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About SHORYUDO

Shoryudo refers to the area of nine prefectures in Chubu and Hokuriku. The shape of the Chubu and Hokuriku regions at the center of Japan resembles a rising dragon, with the Noto Peninsula forming its head and Mie Prefecture its tail, and its rising body covering every part of the nine Chubu and Hokuriku prefectures, giving this sightseeing destination its nickname of "Shoryudo" the "Dragon-rise Region."

[SYORYUDO] Dragon-rise Region

Kenroku-en Garden

One of the Three Most Beautiful Gardens in Japan. Where you can enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons.
The Historic Village
Gokayama

Japan traditions from times past live on in this hamlet of gassho-style thatched -roof houses located deep in a mountain valley.
Tojinbo

These dramatic sheer cliffs are ones of Japanese most famous scenic sites.
Kurokabe Square
(Nagahama)

Encounter history and tradition in streetscapes where scenes of times past live on.
The Grand Shrines
of Ise

Japan's most important Shinto shrine, visits by worshippers from through japan.
Kumano Kodo ‘Ancient
Pilgrimage Trails of
Kumano

A historic cultural treasure comprising ancient stone-paved pilgrimage routes.
Nagoya Castle

Famed for its cherry blossoms and the glittering golden shachihoko (mythical tiger-headed dolphins) that adorn the roof of the tower keep.
Takayama
(Old private Houses)

Old-time vistas and traditions live on in the lovely "little Kyoto" of the Hida region.
Mt. Fuji

In every season, this symbol of Japan is a majestic sight.
Shirakawa-go
(World Heritage Site)

Japan's traditional lifestyle culture lives on in these gassyo-zukuri thatched-roof houses.
Matsumoto Castle

A National Treasure whose cherry trees and majestic castle tower are lovely in the spring.
Tateyama/Kurobe
Alpine Route

A spectacular scenic mountain route runnninng thirough vast natural beauty.