Toyama

Etchu-Yatsuo with nostalgic atmosphere

[Guide] Toyama Yatsuo Tourism Association Mr. Junta Kusunoki

1

Suwamachi Street

Being selected as one of the top 100 Japanese roads and is a street with nostalgic atmosphere, Suwamachi Street has buildings decorated with beautiful roof tiles, lattice doors and white walls. You can also enjoy traditional atmosphere.

[Access Information] Get off at Etchu-Yatsuo Station → take the Community Bus for about 10 minutes and get off at the “Koen Mae” Bus Stop.[Homepage]https://www.toyamashi-kankoukyoukai.jp/en/?tid=201253。

2

Keijusha

Here, you can try making Yatsuo washi paper (Japanese paper), which is designated as national traditional craft. In the exhibition hall, where the crafts made from washi paper are being exhibited, there are original washi paper and crafts made from washi paper being sold.

[Access] Get off at JR Etchu-Yatsuo Station → take the Community Bus for about 7 minutes and get off at “Kamishinmachiguchi” Bus Stop.[Homepage]https://keijusha.com/en/

3

Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival

“Etchu Owara” dance has a history of more than 300 years, its songs and dances are extremely emotional and has a charm of elegance in the sorrow.Not only the main festival from September 1st to 3rd, but the pre-festival from August 20th to 30th is also highly recommended.

[Access] Get off at JR Etchu-Yatsuo Station → take the Community Bus for about 10 minutes[Homepage] https://foreign.info-toyama.com/en/event/?event_id=36&ret_list_p=1