Ainokura Village and Zuiryuji Temple
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Port
Toyama, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$220
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Depart the pier and set off on a journey to discover the best that Toyama has to offer, starting at Ainokura Gassho-style Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visiting this village is a wonderful way to experience traditional Japanese way of life. With more than 20 well-preserved gassho-zukuri thatched-roof buildings, Ainokura is a piece of living history that offers a rare glimpse at pre-modern Japan.
Continue to Zuiryuji Temple, a Soto Zen Buddhist temple recognized by the Japanese government as a national treasure. The buildings of Zuiryuji are influenced by Chinese architectural styles of the Kamakura Period. Enter the temple grounds through the beautiful Somon Gate and discover seven halls arranged symmetrically and connected by wooden, roofed corridors.
After visiting two main highlights in Toyama, back to the pier.
Please note:
Participants must negotiate stairs and/or uneven surfaces and is therefore not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Taking off your shoes will be required at one or more locations. Traffic can be unpredictable. The driver will do their best to keep moving safely. Your patience is greatly appreciated. Delays occasionally extend the tour duration. Bring local currency (yen) for purchases as few stores accept credit cards. Tour sequence may vary.