Ainokura Village: Gokayama Tour

Kanazawa: Gokayama Tour

Gokayama, a mountain village—and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—in the forested countryside outside of Kanazawa. Because of its relative isolation, this area developed independently of the rest of Japanese society, resulting in a unique culture and lifestyle. In addition to creating their own dances, festivals, and traditions, residents developed a distinctive architectural style
known as gassho-zukuri. Characterized by steeply pitched thatched roofs that are both striking and functional, these dwellings are considered to be some of the most efficient farmhouses in Japan—and we’ll discover
why as we explore the 20 or so houses of the Ainokura district this morning.Read more