- TOKYO
- TOYAMA
Theme of the Scenic Route
FOUR SEASONAL ANCIENT LANDSCAPES
Todoroki Valley has been designed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as a "place of scenic beauty," and is the only valley within the 23 wards of Tokyo that is rich in nature, with many plants growing from the abundant water supply and terrain. This journey lets you experience the ancient landscapes and lifestyles of Japan in the Gassho-zukuri village of Gokayama, a World Heritage site where people still live today.
Official Tokyo Travel Guide
https://www.gotokyo.org/en/
Local government official website
http://www.toyamashi-kankoukyoukai.jp/en/
Haneda Airportmore

Tokyo Metropolitan Area
Day1
TOKYO
Todoroki Valleymore
RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS

Go down the steps at the entrance to Golf Bridge, a 3-minute walk from Todoroki Station, and find the walking trail that follows the Yazawa River downstream.
Hear the rustling of the Japanese zelkova, konara oaks, and dogwood trees in the breeze, the murmuring of the river, and the wild birdsong; so close to nature you would never think you were in the city.
20 minutes by train (non-JR lines)
Meiji Jingumore

The shrine attracts the greatest number of worshippers every year during hatsumode over the New Year period.
15 minutes on foot
MIYASHITA PARKmore

Tokyo Metropolitan Area
Day2
HOKURIKU(TOYAMA)
Tokyo Stationmore

JR Hokuriku Shinkansen
Toyama Station
20 minutes by train (JR)
20 minutes by train (non-JR lines)
Amaharashi Coast more

20 minutes by train (non-JR lines)
80 minutes by bus
Gokayama Gassho-style villagemore
RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS

Take one step and slip back in time to the unspoiled landscape of the Gokayama Ainokura Gassho-style village which is located at the southwestern tip of Toyama Prefecture, Nanto city where the traditional houses are called “Gassho-zukuri(Gassho-style)” with the thatched roof. The architectural style was originally developed many years ago. Gassho-style village is registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site along with Shirakawa-go. You forget time, and get surrounded by the scenery of the four seasons, you find yourself tranquil for some reason. The village is lit up daily and for every season, and is not to be missed! Captivated by this fantastic space, you find it incredibly satisfying.
60 minutes by bus
20 minutes by train (JR)
30 minutes by train (non-JR lines)
Day3
Kurobe Gorge Railwaymore

120 minutes by train (non-JR lines)
Day4
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Routemore

The route offers full enjoyment of the dynamic scenery that nature has to offer during different seasons of the year.
100 minutes by bus
JR Hokuriku Shinkansen
Tokyo Station