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Suganuma Village, Traditional mountain village in Gokayama, Japan.

The village contains nine gassho-zukuri houses with steep thatched roofs designed to support large amounts of snow during winter months.

The village structures were constructed between 1830 and 1920, with most buildings rebuilt after a major fire in 1891.

Local families maintained silkworm cultivation and saltpeter production traditions in their multi-story wooden houses through generations.

The village welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours explaining the architectural features of traditional Japanese mountain houses.

The village structures incorporate specific construction techniques from Noto Peninsula carpenters who developed methods for heavy snow conditions.

Location: Nanto

Website: https://suganuma.info/

Part of: Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama

Address: Suganuma, Nanto, Toyama 939-1973, Japan 939-1973 Nanto 939-1973 Nanto

Opening Hours: Montag-Sonntag 09:00-17:00

Phone: +81763673008

Website: https://suganuma.info

GPS coordinates: 36.40519,136.88608

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:38

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Main tourist attractions in Toyama

Toyama features multiple museums displaying glass art, contemporary design, scientific exhibits, and cultural artifacts. The city contains reconstructed castle buildings, mountain peaks with hiking trails, and winter sports facilities. Parks in the area include a zoo, botanical gardens with greenhouses, and waterfront spaces along the river. These locations present both the natural environment and cultural development of the Toyama region.

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