Aoni Traditional Buildings Preservation District
Aoni Dentoteki Kenzobutsu Gun Hozon Chiku
A breathtaking landscape of thatched-roof houses and terraced rice paddies set against the Northern Alps.Explore this spot
The Aoni Traditional Buildings Preservation District is a traditional farming village located at an altitude of approximately 760m in the northeastern part of Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture.
What makes it special
About Aoni Traditional Buildings Preservation District
- May Rice Planting Season: Witness the breathtaking sight of the Northern Alps' snow reflecting in the water-filled terraced fields.
- Historic Architecture Walk: Experience the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Japanese farming village with its rows of thatched-roof houses.
- Traditional Fire Ritual: The 'Himomi' ritual during the Aoni Shrine Festival in September is a rare and profound cultural experience.
- Stone Buddha Pilgrimage: Discover the spiritual history of the region by visiting the various stone Buddhas and shrines scattered throughout the village.
- Parking Etiquette: As the village roads are narrow, please use the designated parking areas and consider leaving a small donation for the community.
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Weather forecast
Wed
8/5
29°/18°
0%
Thu
8/6
30°/20°
49%
Fri
8/7
30°/21°
94%
Sat
8/8
29°/18°
100%
Sun
8/9
27°/17°
100%
Mon
8/10
28°/18°
67%
Tue
8/11
26°/17°
50%
Tips
Payment
Please carry cash for donation boxes at parking areas.
Language
English-language support is limited; most information is in Japanese.
Reservations
No reservation needed for walking, but use designated parking spots.
Clothing
Wear comfortable walking shoes for steep and uneven paths.
Photography
Landscape shots are fine, but please do not photograph people or private interiors without permission.
Accessibility
The village has many steps and uneven ground; it is not wheelchair accessible.
Etiquette
This is a residential area. Do not enter private property, farmlands, or the fragile edges of rice paddies. No smoking and no open flames allowed. Please take all trash with you.