The temple is famous nationwide for its “waterfall gyo.” In this ascetic practice, which is held in the coldest part of winter every January, faithful believers wearing only white robes stand and pray under one of six waterfalls on the temple grounds. The temple’s principal image is a carving of the fire deity Fudo Myoo (Acala) and has been designated as an important cultural property by the Japanese government.
Ganmoku-zan Ryuzen-ji Temple (rows of hemlock trees)
The road leading to the temple gate is lined with hemlock trees that have been designated as natural monuments by Toyama Prefecture. The trees emit a pleasant fragrance.
Visitors can walk through this gigantic snow corridor right after the road has been opened by snowplows with the end of winter. The snow walls forming this dynamic corridor reach heights of more than 10 meters.
This hydropower dam as a height of 186 meters, making it Japan’s tallest dam. Visitors are thrilled by the impact of its discharge, which sends sprays of water high into the air, and bowled over by the sheer size of the structure.
The huge V-shaped valley is Japan’s deepest. Passengers in search of an unknown world find breathtaking scenery at all points along the way on a ride that stimulates the sense of adventure.
This waterfall has a drop of 350 meters, the largest in Japan. During the spring thaw, Hannoki Waterfall (with a drop of 497 meters) appears to its right and enhances the beautiful scenery.
The Himi area offers cruises with spectacular views of mountains with elevations on the order of 3,000 meters across the sea, plus dining on fresh seafood and local agricultural products.
These villages contain traditional houses with steeply sloped thatched roofs and are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage register. Every year, they attract a large number of visitors.
