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​Hokuriku & Shinetsu Area

The ‘Undiscovered’ Side Of Japan
Try to imagine for a moment what a time capsule of traditional Japan may look like. What’s in it? Where do you go to find it? Remote areas outside of Japan’s usual hotspots, places that still haven’t fallen under the effects of mass tourism amid globalization. Open spaces shrouded in nature and history. Small, local craftsmanship places with centuries of traditions. Treasures remaining at the core of traditional Japan. If this is what you’re imagining, Hokuriku and Shinetsu region may be the word you’re looking for.

Hokuriku is the name of the old region comprising the current northern prefectures of Ishikawa, Fukui, Niigata, and Toyama, all along the western coast of The Sea of Japan. Between the Heian and Edo periods, this coastal location meant the opportunity for the foundation of a rich cultural development that can be still experienced today. Shinetsu also includes Niigata and Nagano. As the heartland of central Honshu, this is a great mountainous area often overlooked in favor of Kanto or Kansai and thus, translating into plenty of hidden jewels. 

With the convenient high-speed bullet train connecting Tokyo to Hokuriku Shinetsu in two and a half hours or less, the soaring mountains of the Japan Alps, views of Japan's west coast, and cities and towns thriving with refined culture are all within easy reach.

Kanazawa

Rich Culture of 'Little Kyoto'
In Kanazawa today, you will find traditional and modern art and architecture.
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Kamikochi

Northern Japan Alps
Beginner-friendly trails take visitors through lush forests, with views of the magnificent peaks.
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Noto Peninsula

Natural Ecosystem
The natural ecosystem has been maintained in Noto Peninsula since the old days.
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Eiheiji

Zen Temple
Nestling a thick mountainside forest with Buddhist monks silently passing by.
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Tateyama Kurobe

Alpine Route
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a scenic mountain route known as the “roof of Japan.” 
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Sado Island

A Hamlet by the Sea
A port island since the medieval times and flourished in the 17th century.
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Gokayama

Gassho-style House Villages
The gassho-style houses in Ainokura and Suganuma are registered as a World Heritage Site.
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Tsumago

Remote Feudal-era Village
The tiny town of Tsumago remains one of Japan's most untouched villages.
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Inami

Woodcarver's Workshops
Inami is well known for its wood sculptors, originally developed as a temple town.
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Azumino
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Daio Wasabi Farm
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Eiheiji Zen Temple
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Hakuba
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Jigokudani Yaen Koen
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Kamikochi
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Kanazawa
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Kanazawa Geisha
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Karuizawa
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Matsumoto
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Murakami
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Nagano
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Noto Peninsula
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Nozawa Onsen
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Obuse
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Sado Island
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Central Alps Senjojiki Cirque
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Shibu Onsen
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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
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Togakushi
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Wajima
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Yamakoshi
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Echizen Town
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Niigata City
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Ueda
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Inami
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Tokamachi
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Shukunegi
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Takaoka
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Kagahashitate
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Shiramine
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Obama City
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Kumagawa-juku
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Unnojuku
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Shimosuwa-shuku
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Iiyama
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Gokayama
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Echizen Ono
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Kuroshimamachi
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Mikuni
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Furumachi Town
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  • TOP
    • History & Heritage
    • Food, Drink & Shop
    • Relaxation
    • Nature & National Park
    • Culture & Craft
  • 日本語
    • 北海道エリア
    • 東北エリア
    • 北陸信越エリア
    • 関東エリア
    • 東海エリア
    • 関西エリア
    • 中国エリア
    • 四国エリア
    • 九州エリア
    • 沖縄エリア