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Snow Scenery at Gokayama
五箇山
Toyama · Chubu
Historic village cluster in the mountains of Toyama known for very heavy snowfall. The thatched-roof farmhouses become especially charming under winter snow.
- Dates
- January 1 – February 28Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Toyama · Chubu
- Nearest station
- No nearby station — World Heritage Bus from Johana Station (Ainokura ~23 min / Suganuma ~38 min)
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- gokayama-info.jp/?post_type=see
Happens every year
What to expect
The steeply pitched thatched roofs of Gokayama's gassho-zukuri farmhouses are blanketed in thick snow, creating a serene, almost otherworldly landscape. The quiet is punctuated only by the crunch of footsteps on snow.
Best viewing tips
Visit in the late afternoon to catch the warm glow of sunset reflecting off the snow. Wear waterproof boots to navigate the deep snow and bring a camera to capture the unique architecture.
How to get there
From Nagoya Station · ~2h 47m by car
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