Sightseeing

塩硝の館

Niter Museum

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

Address
134 Suganuma, Nanto-shi, Toyama-ken 939-1973（塩硝の館）
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 04:30 PM 　December to March: 9:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Closed
December 29 to January 1
Website
http://www.suganuma.info
Price
For together with Gokayama Folklore Museum, ￥300/per adult, ￥150/per middle & primary school student For just 1 museum, ￥210 /per adult, ￥100/per middle & primary school student