Toyama Tourist Attractions

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Prefectural Capital : Toyama
Population : 1,066,328
Area : 2,046㎢

Toyama Prefecture is a place renowned for its beautiful nature and traditional culture. The Gokayama historic villages in Etchu, known for their gassho-zukuri thatched-roof houses, have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing landscapes that evoke the past. In Toyama City, you can enjoy visiting Toyama Castle and various art museums. Additionally, Toyama Bay is famous for its abundant seafood, allowing you to savor fresh sushi. Furthermore, the Kurobe Dam offers breathtaking scenery and a glimpse into energy production. We recommend a 1 to 2-day itinerary that combines these attractions. Lastly, don't forget to try Toyama Black Ramen!
List of Toyama Tourist Attractions
Tateyama Kurobe Snow Festival

The "Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route," which runs through the Northern Alps with peaks rising over 3,000 meters, is known for its spring event, the internationally renowned "Sn...

Kokuhō Kōkōzan Zuiryūji

Takaokayama Zuiryuji is the temple dedicated to Maeda Toshinaga, the second head of the Kaga Maeda clan and the founder of Takaoka. It was established by Maeda Toshiie, the ...

Kurobe Dam

The Kurobe Dam is one of Japan's largest dams and is often referred to as "the great undertaking of the century" due to its scale and the difficulty of its construction. Loc...

Kurobe Gorge

The Kurobe Gorge is a magnificent V-shaped canyon located within the Chubu Sangaku National Park and is listed among Japan's three major gorges and one of the 100 hidden gem...

Mikurigaike

Mikuri Lake, with its clear and beautiful surface, is a symbol of Murodou and is regarded as the most beautiful volcanic lake in the Northern Alps. This lake, formed about 1...

Toyama Glass Art Museum

The Toyama Glass Art Museum, a symbol of the "City of Glass," is located within "TOYAMA Kirari," designed by Kengo Kuma. In the permanent exhibition "Glass Art Garden," you ...

Fugan Ungekan Suikoen

Togigawa Canal Park, surrounded by the Togigawa Canal, is a lush waterside space located about a 9-minute walk from Toyama Station. From the observation tower of the park's ...

World Heritage Ainu Village of Traditional Housebuilding

The World Heritage Site "Aikura Gassho-zukuri Village" is a beautiful place that preserves Japan's original scenery. It features gassho-zukuri buildings that date back appro...

Unazuki Onsen

"Unazuki Onsen" is a renowned hot spring resort located at the entrance of the Kurobe Gorge in Toyama Prefecture, which opened in 1923. Once an uninhabited plateau called "M...

Toyama Area specialty food

Toyama Area specialty food