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“métisse” is located in the small village of Fukuno, in the municipality of Nanto, heart of the “sankyoson”, ancestral mosaic of houses and rice fields. About 30 minutes from Kanazawa or Takaoka, this region has remained off the tourist circuits and has kept a unique atmosphere, where community ties remain strong, imbued with culture and tradition. The life of the rice fields, the traditional arts, the ancient ceremonies continue to give rhythm to daily life.

The Ainokura-Suganuma Gassho-Zukuri Village is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is called a « living World Heritage site » where people reside. In the historic townscapes of Inami and Jo-hana, people’s everyday lives continue. Traditional crafts such as Gokayama Washi paper and Inami sculptures, highly acclaimed in Japan, have been passed down from generation to generation. Traditional culture remains strong in the areas surrounding métisse.

Many unique festivals continue to be held in different parts of Nanto, all of which have strong community ties and are preserved by the local population.
These festivals feature colorful lanterns float in the dark, gorgeous floats, Japan’s oldest folk songs and dances, and the lion dance that is a part of our daily lives. Visitors can enjoy a variety of festivals throughout the year.

Nanto is home to contemporary culture and art, highly acclaimed around the world.
The world music festival « Sukiyaki Meets the World » is the oldest and biggest World Music festival in Japan since 1991, organized by a team of 250 volunteers every summer.
The international theater festival « SCOT Summer Season » is a world famous theater festival founded by the Japanese legendary theatre director Suzuki Tadashi in 1971.
We also recommend the Fukumitsu Art Museum and the memorial hall Aizen-en house, where you can see the works of Munakata Shiko (1903-1975), master of printing blocks and a strong influence on the graphic arts and modern design in Japan.

Takaoka is Toyama’s foremost manufacturing town, known for its traditional and modern industries, such as foundry, copperware, and lacquerware, all of which have become national treasures.
Amabarashi Beach, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Tateyama Mountain Range over the sea, is one hour away from métisse.
We also recommend the fine sandy beaches and the active fish market of Himi.

[40 min. by car / 1 hour by train and bus]
The city center is full of tourist attractions such as Kenrokuen Garden, one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, the old townscape teahouse district, and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. It is ideal for a day trip from Nanto.