{"product_id":"fushiki-toyama-gassho-style-village-temples-7h","title":"Fushiki Toyama Private Shore Excursion : Gassho-Style Village \u0026 Historic Temples – 7H","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eItinerary\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFushiki-Toyama Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour private shore excursion begins at Fushiki-Toyama Port, the gateway to the cultural heritage and traditional architecture of Toyama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAinokura Gassho-Style Village\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover a picturesque mountain village known for its traditional gassho-style houses, featuring steep thatched roofs designed to withstand heavy snowfall. This historic settlement offers a glimpse into Japan’s traditional rural life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMurakami Family House and Exile Hut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the Murakami Family House, a traditional residence that reflects the region’s history and way of life. Visit the Exile Hut, a historic site associated with the practice of exile in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInami and Zuisenji Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit Inami, a town famous for its traditional woodcarving craftsmanship. Explore Zuisenji Temple, a historic Buddhist temple known for its impressive wooden carvings and intricate architectural details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZuiryuji Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover this renowned Zen Buddhist temple in Takaoka, celebrated for its elegant architecture and symmetrical layout. Its tranquil grounds offer an insight into Japan’s Buddhist traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFushiki-Toyama Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturn to Fushiki-Toyama Port to conclude your excursion through Toyama’s traditional villages, historic temples, and cultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e──────────────────\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin your private shore excursion from Fushiki Toyama Port and travel comfortably in your own private vehicle without having to follow the pace of a large group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart at Zuiryu-ji Temple, a magnificent Zen Buddhist temple built in honor of Maeda Toshinaga. Admire its impressive wooden architecture and beautifully symmetrical layout, including three buildings designated as National Treasures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue to Inami, a historic town renowned for its centuries-old tradition of woodcarving. Stroll along Yokamachi Street, where traditional woodcarving workshops line the streets, and visit Zuisen-ji Temple, known for its impressive architecture and elaborate wooden carvings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext, travel into the mountains to Ainokura Gassho-style Village in Gokayama, a UNESCO World Heritage village known for its traditional steeply thatched-roof houses. Walk through the peaceful mountain settlement, where historic gassho-style houses remain and local residents continue to live today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf time permits, visit the Murakami House, a traditional gassho-style residence designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and see the nearby Exile Hut, which preserves part of Gokayama’s unique history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the tour, you will receive an English digital guidebook with information about the itinerary and each sightseeing location. 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