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Toyama Prefecture is a tourist destination where nature and culture blend together, with attractions such as the World Heritage Site of Gokayama Gassho-style Villages and the Tateyama Mountain Range. Visitors can experience unique culture at the dynamic Kurobe Dam and the art museum "Glass Art Museum, Toyama", and enjoy fresh seafood. The prefecture is also filled with charm that cannot be forgotten once visited, with seasonal landscapes and hot springs to enjoy.

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Tourist Areas in Toyama See more

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Kurobe, Unazuki
富山県
4.5
Unazuki is the largest hot spring resort in Toyama prefecture and Kurobe Gorge, Japan's number one V-shaped valley, is a representative tourist spot. A popular tour is to enjoy the spectacular view while riding on a trolley train, which was once used for cargo transportation. Since there are no windows, you can enjoy the delicious air and the atmosphere of a hidden spot. There are many hot springs where you can take a day trip at a reasonable price, so it's also a good idea to go on a hot spring tour.
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Takaoka, Himi
富山県
4
Takaoka is an area filled with historical romance, including the "Okamoto Cave Ruins," said to be the first cave dwelling discovered in Japan, and the "Takaoka Great Buddha," one of the three great Buddhas of Japan. Himi, facing Toyama Bay, is a great place to enjoy fresh seafood such as yellowtail and scallops. This area, blessed with a rich land and sea, also has many popular spots that attract many repeat visitors, such as the "Himi City Seaside Botanical Garden," where you can feel like you've entered another world.
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Toyama City area, Yao
富山県
4.4
In the Yao district, which preserves the old-fashioned streetscape, the "Etchu-Yatsuo Hikiyama Festival" held on May 3rd and the "Owara Kaze no Bon" in September are nationally famous. It is an area that festival lovers must see, and it is so popular that it is difficult to make a reservation for accommodation six months in advance. Toyama also has the "Starbucks Coffee" which is said to be the most beautiful in the world, so if you are a Starbucks lover, be sure to visit.
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Tonami, Gokayama
富山県
4.1
Tonami is famous for its tulip bulb production, and from February to May, many events are held where you can enjoy 600 varieties and 2.5 million tulips, the largest number in Japan. The Tulip Four Seasons Hall is a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy tulips all year round, thanks to the advanced technology of refrigerated storage that adjusts the flowering time. Gokayama is one of Japan's leading heavy snowfall areas, with houses lined up in the gassho-zukuri style, allowing you to experience the traditional and nostalgic atmosphere of Japan.

Popular Spots in Toyama Prefecture See more

"Mikurigaike Pond" reflects the grandeur of the natural beauty of the Tateyama Mountain Range. "Daikanbo" offers a panoramic view of Lake Kurobe from a sheer cliff. The "Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village" exudes a historical atmosphere. Enjoy coffee time with seasonal views at the "Fugan Unga Kansui Park." Be healed by the beauty of the prefecture flower, tulips, at the "Tonami Tulip Park," and finally, indulge in art at the "Toyama City Glass Museum," where colorful glass works are displayed. All of these are the charms of Toyama Prefecture. もっとみる
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Mikurigaike
富山県
Mikurigaike is one of Toyama's scenic spots. The sight of the mountains reflected on the surface of the water is truly a panoramic view of nature. You can enjoy the beautiful Mikurigaike at any time of the day, but the sight of it turning red as it is illuminated by the setting sun is breathtaking.
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Daikanbo
富山県
Daikanbo offers a view of the mountains of Kurobe Lake and Tateyama from an elevation of 2,316 meters. The ropeway to Daikanbo has no obstructions in any direction, and is known as a "moving observation deck" that allows you to enjoy breathtaking views of the four seasons.
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Toyama Canal Kansui Park
富山県
Toyama Canal Kansui Park is about a 9-minute walk from Toyama Station. You can enjoy the nature of the four seasons, and at night you can see the illumination. There is also a Starbucks that is said to be "the most beautiful in the world", where you can enjoy coffee while enjoying the view of the canal.
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Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village
富山県
This village has 20 remaining Gassho-style houses that were built approximately 100 to 350 years ago. Even today, people here live their lives in the traditional way. Why not visit this Gassho-style village, where you can feel a sense of nostalgia and experience Japan's history?
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Toyama City Glass Museum
富山県
The Toyama City Glass Museum is an attractive museum with a loop made of Toyama Prefecture materials that continues from the second to the sixth floor. About 50 works by glass artists associated with Toyama Prefecture are on display. The colorful and sparkling world is like being lost in a kaleidoscope.
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Tonami Tulip Park
富山県
The park is known for its 21-meter-tall tulip tower, and holds a tulip fair from late April to Golden Week every year. During this period, you can enjoy 3 million colorful tulips. In the summer, the park is a place to enjoy nature other than tulips, such as sunflowers.

Spots to Enjoy Nature

If you want to fully enjoy the nature of Toyama Prefecture, start by visiting one of Japan's three great gorges, the "Kurobe Gorge." While enjoying the breathtaking scenery on a trolley train, you will be captivated by the crimson iron bridge and emerald green lake. In addition, at "Takaoka Kojo Park," you can experience the ambiance of each season with cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall. Furthermore, at the "Tateyama Mountain Range," you can enjoy hiking while experiencing the magnificent nature. もっとみる
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Kurobe Gorge
富山県
Kurobe Gorge is one of Japan's three great ravines and one of the 100 hidden scenic spots in Japan. Its main attraction is the trolley train that runs through the heart of nature. You can enjoy breathtaking views of highlights such as the bright red iron bridge and the emerald green lake.
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Takaoka Otogi no Mori Park
富山県
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Takaoka Castle Park
富山県
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Kunitaki Park Ameharacho
富山県
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Unazuki Dam
富山県
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Sarutobi Gorge
富山県

Scenic Spots to Enjoy

Toyama Prefecture is filled with spots perfect for enjoying beautiful scenery. Experience the traditional atmosphere at the World Heritage Site of Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village, and appreciate the unique architectural beauty of the thatched gate at Gyotoku Temple and the Murakami House in Gokayama. Furthermore, from Toyama Castle, located in a lush green castle park, you can enjoy breathtaking views along with over 400 years of history. Additionally, at Takaoka Daibutsu, you may have the chance to encounter the "Most Handsome" Great Buddha in Japan! もっとみる
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Suganuma Gassho-style Village
富山県
The Suganuma Gassho-style Village has nine remaining Gassho-style houses. Even today, people here maintain a traditional way of life. The unique Gassho-style houses, born in the harsh nature of one of Japan's heaviest snowfall areas, are a sight to behold.
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Gyotoku Temple
富山県
Gyotoku Temple is characterized by a thatched mountain gate that is said to have been built about 300 years ago. It was built to spread the teachings of Jodo Shinshu to the people of Gokayama. There is a Gokayama-style gassho-zukuri (praying hands) style priest's quarters, where you can see the features of the temple's priest's quarters from the building materials and construction methods.
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Toyama Castle
富山県
Toyama Castle is located in a lush castle park. The current castle was rebuilt in 1954, and the inside of the castle has been turned into a local history museum. The history of Toyama, which spans over 400 years, is displayed in an easy-to-understand way through models and projection mapping.
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Gassho-style Murakami House
富山県
Among the gassho-style houses in Gokayama, the Murakami House plays a representative role in conveying the style of the time it was built, and has been designated as an important cultural property of the country. Inside and outside the house, you can see exhibits of the lifestyle and folk materials of Gokayama, and learn about the history of the area.
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Takaoka Daibutsu
富山県
The Takaoka Daibutsu began with a wooden statue built by Minamoto no Yoshitsune about 800 years ago. It has been rebuilt many times and has taken on its current form. It is now a symbol of Takaoka, which is known for its copperware, and is made of copper. Come and visit the "most handsome man in Japan," the Takaoka Daibutsu!
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Takaoka Castle Park
富山県

Recommended Spots in Spring

Spring in Toyama Prefecture is a season of vibrant greenery and colorful flowers. After enjoying the rich natural scenery on the Shogawa Canyon Lake Cruise, interact with animals at Toyama City Family Park. At the Himi Seaside Botanical Garden, you can spend a pleasant time surrounded by plants in the greenhouse. And you must visit the "Oyuki" snow wall, where the snow that creates a 20-meter wall begins to melt in the spring, and its scale is so impressive that you cannot take your eyes off it! もっとみる
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Yuki no Otani
富山県
A 20-meter wall of snow that is created by removing snow with a depth of 20 meters. Otani has a lot of snow accumulation due to being a windblown area, and you can enjoy the snow wall during the spring snow removal period. Its height is impressive, and buses passing through it feel like toys due to the size difference!
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Family Park Toyama City
富山県
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Shogawa Canyon Lake Cruise
富山県
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Yata-ga-hara
富山県
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Himi Seaside Botanical Garden
富山県
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The water of Enmei Jizo in Ishikura-cho
富山県

Recommended Summer Spots

In the summer, Toyama Prefecture is recommended for experiences such as "Notsukuri," where you can try your hand at casting metal, and the nature-rich "Sarukura Mountain Forest Park." Especially at "Notsukuri," you can see the craftsmanship of artisans up close and even try it yourself. Additionally, at "Sarukura Mountain Forest Park," you can take a refreshing stroll while feeling the cool breeze. These spots are packed with activities that can only be enjoyed in the summer! もっとみる
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Noso
富山県
You can visit and experience the iron casting factory in Noso. You can see the process of the craftsmen up close. In the experience workshop, you can actually experience the difficulty of the work you see in the factory by making it in the same way as the craftsmen. Please feel the history of Takaoka with your own skin.
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YKK Center Park
富山県
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Kaikyusha Washi Museum
富山県
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Sarakurayama Forest Park
富山県
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Miya no Sports Park
富山県
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Yatagarasu Field
富山県

Hot Springs in Toyama Prefecture See more

Toyama Prefecture's hot springs offer the ultimate relaxation with nature, including "Mikurigaike Onsen," which is located at the highest altitude in Japan, and "Unazuki Onsen," which overlooks the Kurobe Gorge. At "Himi Onsenkyo," you can enjoy fresh seafood and a breathtaking sunrise view. These hot springs are also recommended as a travel destination to refresh both mind and body, with expected benefits for beautiful skin and nerve pain relief. もっとみる
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Mikurigaike Onsen
富山県
This hot spring gushes out at the highest point in Japan, at an altitude of 2,410 meters. The simple acidic spring water is milky white and has a sulfuric odor, and is effective for neuralgia, digestive disorders, women's diseases, and poor circulation. Why not heal your travel fatigue while gazing at the stunning views of Mt. Tateyama from the hot spring?
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温泉道
Kintaro Onsen
富山県
This is a hot spring with a source that flows through the suburbs of Uozu City, with a sulfuric aroma. The rare hot spring is a mixture of salt and sulfur springs, which warms the body from the core. Take a sightseeing trip on the trolley train from Unazuki Station or visit the Uozu Buried Forest Museum, and then relax your tired body in the hot spring!
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氷見温泉ホテル永芳閣
Himi Onsenkyo
富山県
This hot spring offers beautiful views of the majestic Sea of Japan and the Tateyama mountain range, which has an elevation of about 3,000 meters. The spring water is a sodium chloride spring, which is effective for burns, cuts, beautiful skin, and skin diseases. Enjoy fresh seafood and the sunrise, which was selected as one of "Japan's Best 100 Sunrises," and take in the magnificent views from the open-air bath!
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Unazuki Onsen
富山県
This is a hot spring that gushes forth from the stunning scenery of the Kurobe Gorge, a hidden gem in Kurobe. The spring quality is a weak alkaline simple spring, with colorless and transparent water that is effective for rheumatism, musculoskeletal disorders, and nervous disorders. Enjoy the views of the Kurobe Gorge and the scenery from the Torokko train, and heal your tired body in the hot spring!
Tochinoyu
富山県
Omaki Onsen
富山県

Popular Hotels in Toyama Prefecture See more

Accommodations in Toyama Prefecture feature many hotels with natural hot springs and open-air baths, as well as delicious meals that allow you to enjoy local seafood and mountain delicacies. Additionally, it is an ideal location for activities such as sightseeing at the "Gassho-zukuri Village," a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and mountain climbing and skiing while soaking in hidden hot springs believed to be good for "fertility" and "healing." もっとみる
Tennen Onsen Toyama Tsurugi no Yu Onyado Nono
3
¥7,856~/person
Hotel Ogawa
3.5
¥16,200~/person
Gokasanso
3.5
¥9,725~/person
Hotel Crown Hills Takaoka
3
¥6,677~/person
Hotel Grand Terrace Toyama
3.5
¥6,144~/person
Mercure Toyama Tonami Resort & Spa
4
¥9,260~/person

Hotels Enjoyable with Children

The hotels in Toyama Prefecture are attractive for their locations surrounded by nature and the cuisine that utilizes local ingredients. Especially recommended for families visiting with children are "Himi Natural Hot Spring Route Inn Grantiere Himi" and "Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Yamano-ha." With movie viewing services and Wi-Fi, you can enjoy peace of mind even on rainy days, and the open-air baths with views of the great outdoors will provide relaxation for both parents and children. もっとみる
Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Yamanoha
toyama
3
¥16,673~/person
Umi - Akari
toyama
3.5
¥38,801~/person
Route Inn Grantia Himi Wakuranoyado
toyama
3.5
¥5,440~/person
Takazuri Kita - Hostel
toyama
1
¥4,300~/person
Hotel Granmirage
hokkaido
3
¥9,306~/person
River Retreat GARAKU
toyama
4
¥42,377~/person

Famous Hot Spring Hotels

Hot spring hotels in Toyama Prefecture offer supreme relaxation along with beautiful nature. At "Unazuki Onsen Enraku," you can enjoy a stunning view of the Kurobe Gorge from the open-air bath and savor seasonal kaiseki cuisine. Additionally, "Mizube no Minshuku Hotel Kamome to Umineko" is a small, single-rental lodging located in Minato-cho, where you can spend a quiet time. もっとみる
ANA Crowne Plaza Toyama, an IHG Hotel
toyama
4
¥6,789~/person
Oarks canal park hotel Toyama
toyama
3
¥7,813~/person
Enraku
toyama
3.5
¥55,535~/person
Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu
toyama
4
¥7,485~/person
MINKA Riverside Villas
toyama
3
¥36,573~/person
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Toyama Station
toyama
3.5
¥7,795~/person

Local Cuisine in Toyama Prefecture

The local cuisine of Toyama Prefecture is characterized by dishes that make use of the abundant seafood from the rich sea. From jet-black black ramen to beautiful sushi, and even small transparent white shrimp and firefly squid, there is a wide variety of options. Additionally, don't miss out on the local dish "Tara Soup" made with fresh cod, as well as the carefully selected Himi Kanburi. It is a treasure trove of culinary culture for visitors to explore. もっとみる
Himi Kanburi
"Himi Kanburi" is strictly managed as a brand, with fishing methods and size and weight standards. Those that do not meet the standards are excluded. It can be boiled or grilled, and of course, it is delicious as sashimi.
Tara-jiru
The beginning of Tara-jiru was the breakfast that wives waiting for their husbands who went fishing made on the beach. Fresh cod is cut into pieces, and everything from the meat, bones, head, and liver is put into a pot with sliced burdock root and boiled in miso. It is a local cuisine that warms the body from the core.
Masu no Sushi
"Masu no Sushi" is famous as a station lunch box or souvenir outside the prefecture. It is a sweet and sour sushi wrapped in the fragrance of bamboo leaves, with a gorgeous appearance. There are many famous shops in the local area, and each shop has a different flavor and thickness of the sushi, so each household has their own favorite shop.
Black Ramen
After World War II, Black Ramen was created as a source of salt replenishment for manual laborers. The original "Daiki" has thick noodles and a rich soup that sticks to them, with a taste that becomes addictive. It is recommended to have it with white rice.
Firefly Squid
Toyama Bay is the only place where fixed net fishing for firefly squid is practiced. You can enjoy freshly caught sashimi when it's in season. The outside is firm, and the inside is soft and creamy. It's also a classic to eat boiled firefly squid with vinegar miso. In addition, you can enjoy various ways of eating, such as "okizuke" (marinated in vinegar), sushi, and Italian cuisine.
Shiro Ebi
A small, transparent shrimp that swims in the unique underwater valley of Toyama Bay. Raw shrimp, which is not easily available outside of Toyama, is popular for its elegant sweetness and melting texture. Crispy fried shrimp and tempura are also recommended.