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Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shir...

Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shir...

Activity duration is 7 hours and 20 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $65 per adult
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Kanazawa Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Kanazawa Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $100 per adult*
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Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)

Taste of Kanazawa (Food tasting in Omicho Market & Higashi Chaya)

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $44 per adult
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Ring making experience　 Completed in about 1 hour!

Ring making experience　 Completed in about 1 hour!

Activity duration is 1 hour
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Price is $22 per adult
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What to do in Nanto

 

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Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village

Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Ainokura when you take a trip to Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village
Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village

Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village

5/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Gokayama with a visit to Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village. Discover the area's hot springs and waterfalls.

Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village
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Murakami Family Residence

5/5(1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Murakami Family Residence in Kaminashi. Amble around the area's forest or visit its spas.

Murakami Family Residence
Ainokura Folklore Museum showing heritage elements

Ainokura Folklore Museum

5/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Ainokura Folklore Museum during your travels in Ainokura. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

Ainokura Folklore Museum
Gokayama Folklore Museum showing interior views and heritage elements

Gokayama Folklore Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gokayama Folklore Museum during your trip to Gokayama. Wander the forest or discover the area's hot springs.

Gokayama Folklore Museum
Kotokuji Temple

Kotokuji Temple

Be introduced to a special school of Buddhist teaching in this temple that was built more than 500 years ago.

Kotokuji Temple
Gunpowder Ingredient Museum featuring interior views and heritage elements

Gunpowder Ingredient Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gunpowder Ingredient Museum in Gokayama. Wander the forest or discover the area's hot springs.

Gunpowder Ingredient Museum

Iox Arosa

4/5(4 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Nanto with a visit to Iox Arosa. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Iox Arosa

Takanbo Ski Area

Hit the slopes at Takanbo Ski Area during your trip to Nanto. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Takanbo Ski Area

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Nanto

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Inami

While Inami isn't home to many top sights, Shogawa Water Memorial Park and Tonami Sankyoson Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Inami
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Fukumitsu

Travelers enjoy Fukumitsu for its museums and art galleries. Consider checking out Shiko Munakata Memorial Building while you're in the area.

Fukumitsu
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Fukuno

Though Fukuno might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tonami Sankyoson Museum and Shogawa Water Memorial Park.

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Johana

While Johana might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Iox Arosa and Johana Service Area.

Johana
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Popular day trips from Nanto

Nagamachi Samurai District which includes a sunset and night scenes

Kanazawa

Tonami

Tonami

Toyama which includes a city and night scenes

Toyama

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Hakusan

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Photo by kiwa dokokano (CC BY-SA)

Oyabe

Nagase-ke featuring heritage elements

Shirakawa

Gokayama which includes a river or creek

Gokayama

Nanto featuring heritage elements

Kaminashi

Frequently asked questions

Is Nanto worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Nanto is explore Fukumitsu Hanayama Onsen. Check this leading sight off your to-do list, then experience more of this area's culture and history.
How do I spend a day in Nanto?
Begin your day with a visit to Fukumitsu Hanayama Onsen and Ainokura Folklore Museum. Then, check out other areas of Nanto for local restaurants and some shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Nanto?
Fukumitsu Hanayama Onsen is one of the top tourist attractions in Nanto and deserves a spot on every sightseeing itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Nanto?
Three days will give you plenty of time to tick off the leading city sights, including Ainokura Folklore Museum, Johanabetsuin Zentokuji Temple and Iwase Family Residence. The average stay in Nanto is two days. If you have the time to extend your trip, Kanazawa isn't far away.
Is Nanto a walkable city?
If exploring on foot sounds like your style of getaway, Nanto is a perfect destination. Find major sights, such as Ainokura Folklore Museum, a walkable distance from downtown. You can also enjoy a stroll around Kamimatsuo, a vibrant neighborhood located about 2 miles from the city center.
What are some activities to do in Nanto with kids?
Whether you're traveling with young explorers or adventure-seeking teens, an itinerary filled with cool activities sets the tone for a great escape. Browse our ideas for what to do in Nanto with kids.

What to do in Nanto for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in Nanto, with entertainment for adults of all ages. Cap off your day with a visit to Gokayama Folklore Museum or Johana Service Area.
Are there free things to do in Nanto?
In Nanto, Johana Service Area is a popular spot for anyone wishing to tour the city without opening their wallet. Also, stroll around the parks and other neighborhoods, and ask a local tour guide for recommendations. It's an easy way to explore the best free things to do in Nanto.