Sightseeing

塩硝の館

Niter Museum

The production of niter, an ingredient in gunpowder, was once one of Gokayamaʼs major industries. The niter making tools and process are exhibited at this museum.

Address
134 Suganuma, Nanto, Toyama 939-1973
Access
Car: About 1 minute from Gokayama IC to the village parking
Bus: About 1 minute on foot from World Heritage Bus "Suganuma" Bus stop
Phone
0763-67-3262
Bussiness hours
April to November: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM 　December to March: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed
December 29 to January 1
Website
http://www.suganuma.info
Price
Niter and Gokayama Folklore Museums: ￥300 per adult,￥150 per middle/primary school student For just 1 museum: ￥210 per adult, ￥100 per middle/primary school student