(Gifu no.46)
Michinoeki Goboku no Yakata Kawaue(五木のやかた・かわうえ)
| Station Name | Goboku no Yakata Kawaue(五木のやかた・かわうえ) |
|---|---|
| Adress | 1849-3 Kawaue, Nakatsugawa-shi, Gifu |
| map code |  178 645 827*72 |
| Meaning of station Name | "Goboku" means "five kinsd of trees". Specifically, it refers to cypress, asunaro, nezuko, straw, and koyamaki, which are representative of the Kiso region. "Yakata" means "building". The building of this michinoeki is made of the five trees of the Kiso region. "Kawaue" is the former village name before municipal mergers. |
| Rating | ☆☆☆ |
| Facilities | Souvenir shop, Cafe |
| Closures | end-of-years, new years day, every Tuesday |
| Opening Times | 9:00-17:00 |
| Regional goodies | wood products(wooden building blocks / wooden cutting board / wooden chopsticks), ajime pepper |
Michinoeki signbord
Michinoeki facilities
Wooden products are mainly sold in the souvenir shop.
"Ajime pepper" is a specialty of Kawaue village. Azime pepper is about five times hotter than common pepper.
There is a weaving studio inside this Michinoeki, where visitors can observe and experience the traditional techniques.