Yokamachi Dori

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Yokamachi Dori

Visit the lovely temple town and enjoy the national traditional craft, Inami wood carvings.

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This street runs through the town of wood carving, Inami, which is registered as Japan Heritage. Many wood carving workshops stand along the stone path leading to the Shingon School Otani Sect’s temple, Inamibetsuin Zuisenji. Artistic wooden name plates and signs adorn the area, making a stroll quite intriguing.

Zuisenji was opened by Honganji Temple’s 5th Reverend Shakunyo in 1390 as a center of Jodo Shinshu faith in Hokuriku Region. Since then, the wood-carving town has grown around the temple. Yokamachi Street is the epitome of Inami, which is selected into Japan's Top 100 Soundscapes by the Ministry of Environment. The sound of wooden hammers from workshops are pleasant. The neighborhood is dotted with galleries and cafes displaying carvings done by craftsmen, as well as restaurants serving local delicacies and homemade udon noodles.

Highlights

  • The national traditional craft, Inami wooden carving, blends into the townscape.
  • There are numerous photogenic spots.

Photos

  • Fun to look for wood carvings on a walk
Photo courtesy of Toyama Tourism Promotion Organization

    Fun to look for wood carvings on a walk Photo courtesy of Toyama Tourism Promotion Organization

  • Even the bus sign is a wood carving 
Photo courtesy of Toyama Tourism Promotion Organization

    Even the bus sign is a wood carving Photo courtesy of Toyama Tourism Promotion Organization

  • A column with a wooden statue 
Photo courtesy of Toyama Tourism Promotion Organization

    A column with a wooden statue Photo courtesy of Toyama Tourism Promotion Organization

  • Wood workshops dot the street 
Photo courtesy of Toyama Tourism Promotion Organization

    Wood workshops dot the street Photo courtesy of Toyama Tourism Promotion Organization

  • Zuisenji Temple full of Inami carvings

    Zuisenji Temple full of Inami carvings

  • This street runs through the town of wood carving, Inami

    This street runs through the town of wood carving, Inami

Reviews

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  • 夏婉欣

    走進富山縣的南礪市,走進這條的老街,聽到陣陣的木槌聲響,一上一下的~心也跟著靜了下來~這裡別有一番味道~

Details

Name in Japanese
八日町通り(Yokamachi-doori)
Postal Code
932-0211
Address
Inami, Nanto City, Toyama
Admission
Free to walk around
Directions
From JR Johana Line, Tonami Station, ride Kaetsuno Bus to Zuisenji-mae Stop, and walk a little