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Suganuma Gassho-zukuri

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Suganuma Gassho-zukuri

菅沼合掌造り

Toyama · Chubu

Suganuma Gassho-zukuri is a picturesque village featuring nine traditional thatched farmhouses, showcasing the unique architectural style of the region. Visitors can enjoy the serene atmosphere, especially during the evening when lanterns illuminate the village, creating a magical ambiance.

Why we picked it

Mainstream travelers often overlook Suganuma in favor of more popular destinations like Shirakawa-go.

Best season
Autumn
Autumn for stunning foliage
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.2· 3,766 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Walking the gassho-zukuri village is free; only a World Heritage preservation-cooperation PARKING fee applies to vehicles (car ¥1,000, motorcycle ¥300, bus ¥3,000 — raised from ¥500/car on 1 Oct 2025). Not a per-person admission.
Website
suganuma.info

Today

9:00–17:00

Admission

  • Walking the gassho-zukuri village is free; only a World Heritage preservation-cooperation PARKING fee applies to vehicles (car ¥1,000, motorcycle ¥300, bus ¥3,000 — raised from ¥500/car on 1 Oct 2025). Not a per-person admission.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Nagoya Station · ~2h 21m by car

Tags

gassho-zukurivillagehidden gem

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