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Kanazawa Higashi Chaya District
A beautifully preserved geisha and teahouse district in Kanazawa with traditional wooden lattice facades and gold-leaf shops.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Toyama, Japan · Asia
Nishishinminato sits on the route: 10 minutes from Imizu, 52km from Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
Nishishinminato is a town located in Toyama, Japan. With a population of 35,994, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Nishishinminato sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nishishinminato to your route.
The Shō River (庄川, Shō-gawa) has its source in Mount Eboshi (烏帽子岳 Eboshigatake) in the Shōkawa-chō area of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. After flowing for 115 km (71 mi) through the northern part of Gifu Prefecture and the western part of Toyama Prefecture, the Class A river empties into Toyama Bay.
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Nishishinminato is located in Toyama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.7796 latitude, 137.0758 longitude.
Nishishinminato has a population of approximately 35,994 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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A beautifully preserved geisha and teahouse district in Kanazawa with traditional wooden lattice facades and gold-leaf shops.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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A UNESCO World Heritage village of traditional steep-thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses nestled in a remote mountain valley.
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