Sightseeing

五箇山民俗館

Gokayama Folklore Museum

Approximately 200 items showcasing traditional daily life in the mountains are on display here. Upstairs, you can see the internal structure of the roof, as well as silkworm raising tools and “Kago no Watashi,” an ancient method of crossing the river similar to a primitive cable car.

Address
436 Suganuma, Nanto, Toyama 939-1973
Access
Car: About 1 minute from Gokayama IC to the village parking
Bus: 1 minute on foot from World Heritage Bus "Suganuma" Bus stop
Phone
0763-67-3652
Bussiness hours
April to November: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM December to March: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed
December 29th to January 1st
Price
For together with Niter Museum: ¥300 per adult, ¥150 per middle & primary school student For just 1 museum: ¥210 per adult, ¥100 per middle & primary school student