The city of Nanto, located in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, is characterized by a rich natural environment complemented by a unique cultural heritage rooted in the region's distinctive geography. These cultural assets include the gassho-style villages of Gokayama (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Johana Hikiyama Festival (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage), the woodcarving town of Inami (Japan Heritage), and the Fukuno Yotaka Festival, which is recognized by the National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan (NFUAJ) as a Future Heritage Project. Each district within the city boasts its own unique scenery, history, and culture, preserved through traditional craftsmanship passed down through generations of artisans.

The gassho-style villages of Gokayama, renowned as a quintessential Japanese rural landscape, offer visitors the rare opportunity to stay overnight within a World Heritage Site. Guests can immerse themselves in the seasonal rhythms of local life beneath the iconic thatched roofs of these historic structures.

This living heritage extends to hands-on experiences: visitors can experience the town's culture of craftsmanship by trying their hand at woodcarving in Inami, or discover the traditional mountain lifestyle of Gokayama through a washi (Japanese paper) making workshop.

Deeply influenced by the historical legacy of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, Nanto is a deeply spiritual region home to numerous historic shrines and temples. Foremost among them is Zuisenji Temple in Inami, which boasts the grandest temple complex (Garan) in the Hokuriku region. As the birthplace of Inami woodcarving, the temple attracts countless visitors annually who admire the exquisite architectural carvings created by master artisans. Nanto's serene spiritual environment also profoundly impacted the world-renowned woodblock artist Shiko Munakata, who evacuated to the Fukumitsu region during World War II. It was here that his artistry reached new heights, and Fukumitsu still preserves many of his masterpieces and historical sites connected to his life.

For active travelers, Nanto's grand landscapes feature a network of cycle stations, offering convenient and scenic rent-a-cycle options to explore the countryside. The region is also home to seven distinct breweries and wineries, where visitors can enjoy local sake, wine, and craft beer that capture the essence of Nanto's natural bounty.

We are actively developing these unique local assets—scenery, history, craft techniques, and cuisine—into destination-based travel products for distribution through travel agencies and booking platforms. Furthermore, we work closely with travel companies to provide seamless, comprehensive support—from ground arrangements to centralized billing—ensuring a smooth process for creating exclusive, high-value itineraries.