Road Station “Taira”, Gokayama Washi-no-Sato
Taira road station packed with experiences and attractions
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A fine array of stylish Gokayama washi products
If you come to Gokayama, you really must experience making washi (Japanese paper). Even if you are by yourself, you can make your own postcard, fan or bookmark without having to book ahead. The Taira road station sells washi stationery, small gifts and local specialities, such as Gokayama tofu. It also serves seasonal food and has a coffee shop. Other facilities include a Traditional Papercraft Museum and the Taira Village Museum, allowing you to interact with the traditional industry and history of Gokayama and giving you loads of things for you to do and see.
Road Station “Taira”, Gokayama Washi-no-Sato
| Address | 215 Higashinakae, Nanto, Toyama, 939-1905 |
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| TEL | 0763-66-2403 (Road Station “Taira”, Gokayama Washi-no-Sato) |
| Trading hours | 9:00-17:00 |
| Non-trading hours | December 29th – January 3rd |
| Price | Adults 200 yen (Group 150 yen), junior high school and primary school students 150 (Group 100 yen), group discounts for groups of 20 or more. * Ticket gives admission to all buildings in Gokayama Washi-no-Sato). Papermaking price: 600-1,200 yen |
| Access | 20 minutes by car from the Gokayama Interchange on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway (via National Road No. 156) |
| Parking | 30 cars Cost of parking：Free |
| Official URL | http://gokayama-washinosato.com/english/index.html |