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Inami Betsuin Zuisenji
Carving workshops still line the street before its gate. The temple came first; Inami carving became an industry afterwards.
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Johana Betsuin Zentokuji
The heart of Johana, which prospered as its gate town. The stage of the Hikiyama and Mugiya festivals.
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Inami Chokoku
Carving workshops line the approach to Zuisenji. The temple came first; the carving became an industry afterwards.
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Inami Woodcarving
Taught by Kyoto carvers who came to rebuild the temple; the street is still lined with workshops using 200 kinds of chisel.
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Gokayama Gassho Villages
Thatched roofs pitched at 60 degrees to shed snow, framed without nails and tied with rope; a World Heritage village.
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Johana Float Festival
Lacquered and carved floats followed by small music pavilions; UNESCO Intangible Heritage.
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Aizen-en, Munakata Shiko's House
Munakata lived here for nearly seven years and painted directly onto the walls - even the lavatory - making the house itself the work.
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Inami Streets
Carving studios line the temple approach, and even the shop signs are carved - the whole town a display.
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Paper and Hemp of Fukumitsu
Paper from Gokayama kozo and hemp cloth woven in the hills - work for the months the snow shut everyone in.