The villages of Ainokura and Suganuma along the Sho river comprise Gokayama Gassho-zukuri Village. Together, they were designated a World Heritage Site in 1995.

• 60 min. by World Heritage Bus from JR Shin-Takaoka Sta., OR: [Ainokura Village] Take Johana Line from JR Shin-Takaoka Sta. to Johana Sta. -> 30 min. by Kaetsuno Bus to Ainokuragachi bus stop [Suganuma Village] 20 min. from Ainokuraguchi bus stop to Suganuma bus stop
• +81-763-66-2468 (Gokayama Tourist Information Center)
• Ainokura / Suganuma, Nanto City, Toyama
• Website