Roadside station KOKO Kurobe

Overview

Roadside Station KOKO Kurobe stands along National Route 8 in Horikiri, Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture. Serving as a gateway to the Kurobe area, it gathers local farm produce, seafood and processed goods in its direct-sales corner and dining space, making it an easy stop where travelers can rest and sample the flavors of the region at the same time.

Highlights

• ●Direct-sales corner with farm produce and goods from the Kurobe area
• ●Dining space using Toyama Bay seafood and local ingredients
• ●A rest stop easy to reach while driving along Route 8
• ●Seasonal flavors born of the Kurobe River alluvial fan

History

National Route 8 is a trunk road crossing the eastern part of Toyama Prefecture, and Kurobe City, spread across the Kurobe River alluvial fan, sits at a key point along it. Roadside Station KOKO Kurobe is a relatively new facility built at this transport hub, working to promote local products and connect visitors with the community. For the detailed background of its opening, please check the official information.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Roadside Station KOKO Kurobe along Route 8 and take a break
2. 2Browse Kurobe produce and specialties at the direct-sales corner
3. 3Try a dish made with local ingredients in the dining space
4. 4Pick up souvenirs and head toward Kurobe Gorge or Unazuki Onsen

Did you know?

💡 The name KOKO carries a friendly ring suggesting a place here in Kurobe where people gather and meet, and it appears in the logo and signage. The rice and vegetables raised on the spring-fed Kurobe alluvial fan reflect the character of this land.

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