Things to do in Nanto

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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 ￥9,808 per adult
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Private Guided Tour of Shirakawa-go

Private Guided Tour of Shirakawa-go

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was ￥39,000 and current price is ￥26,520 per adult*
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Kanazawa: traditional Japanese & sushi cooking classes

Kanazawa: traditional Japanese & sushi cooking classes

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥15,000 per adult
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What to do in Nanto

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Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village

Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village

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

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
Nanto which includes a small town or village and heritage elements

Murakami Family Residence

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

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

After visiting Kotokuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanto. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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

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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Fukumitsu

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

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Inami

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

Inami
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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 Tulip Park and Tonami Sankyoson Museum.

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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

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

Photo "Oyabe" by kiwa dokokano (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by kiwa dokokano (CC BY-SA)

Oyabe

Nagase-ke featuring heritage elements

Shirakawa

Nanto featuring heritage elements

Kaminashi

Shirakabe Dozogai featuring heritage elements

Hida

Frequently asked questions

Is Nanto worth visiting?
Renowned for its culture and history, discovering cool things to do in Nanto is a cinch. Don't forget to add Ainokura Folklore Museum to your itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Nanto?
When you've checked off popular attractions like Ainokura Folklore Museum and Fukumitsu Hanayama Onsen, spend some time discovering Nanto's shopping and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Nanto?
Don't leave without visiting Ainokura Folklore Museum, rated the top tourist attraction in Nanto.
Is three days enough to stay in Nanto?
Three days will be plenty of time to tick off popular city attractions, including Ainokura Folklore Museum, Johanabetsuin Zentokuji Temple and Iwase Family Residence. The average stay in Nanto is two days. If you feel the urge to extend your vacation, Kanazawa isn't far away.
Is Nanto a walkable city?
If exploring on foot sounds like your style of vacation, Nanto is an ideal destination. Find leading sights, like Ainokura Folklore Museum, within walking distance of downtown. You can also enjoy a stroll through Kamimatsuo, a hip neighborhood located about 3 kilometers from the city center.
What are some activities to do in Nanto with kids?
If you're searching for sights and tours for all of your group, we've got some fabulous ideas for what to do in Nanto with kids.

What to do in Nanto for adults?
Whether you're an avid foodie, culture enthusiast or fan of Mother Nature, there are plenty of things to do in Nanto for adults including Gokayama Folklore Museum and Johana Service Area.
Are there free things to do in Nanto?
One of the top ways to find free things to do in Nanto is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on cool neighborhoods, parks and other major attractions you can enjoy without taking your wallet out. Johana Service Area is one spot that doesn't charge an entrance fee.