Manza Beach Resort
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort, very nice hotel but understaffed and probably featuring the most expensive combini in Japan!
Ainokura
Set far back in the valley, Ainokura (相倉) is the most remote village in the Gokayama region. It is also the largest of the villages with nearly 20 gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Many of them remain private residences. As it is less developed and harder to get to than Ogimachi, Ainokura is quieter and sees less tourist traffic – YES !
Kanazawa
Nice pictures from our trip in the Higashi Chaya district of Kanazawa. During the Edo Period, Kanazawa hosted the Maeda Clan, the second most powerful feudal clan after the Tokugawa. As a result Kanazawa grew to become a town of great cultural achievements, rivaling Kyoto and Edo. Luckily, during WWII, Kanazawa escaped destruction by air raids and consequently, parts of the old town have survived in pretty good condition as you can see above.
Kenrokuen Gardens
The one and only decent shot I could take at Kenrokuen Gardens before a torrential rain hit us.
Kurobe Gorge Railway
Originally built to aid the construction of the Kurobe Dam, the Kurobe Gorge Railway operate along a winding 20 kilometer stretch between Unazuki and Keyakidaira Stations. The exciting 80 minute journey leads across more than 20 bridges and through over 40 tunnels, and offers visitors panoramic views of the gorge below. The trains stop at a few stations along the way where visitor can get off and explore [ref].
