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Top Attractions in Toyama
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Shogawa Pleasure Boat
Enjoy the scenery from a pleasure boat
This is a lake cruise that allows you to admire the scenery of each changing season. The seasons of fresh greenery and autumn leaves are particularly beautiful, creating enchanting landscapes for the pleasure boat passengers. Both body and mind will be healed by the beautiful views of the mountains during the gentle one-hour return trip from the Komaki Dam to the Omaki Spa in the Shogawa River valley. Shorter cruises are also available. Why don’t you try to enjoy a pleasure boat?
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Amaharashi Coast
A view that has captivated poets since ancient times
The iconic view of Toyama Bay against the dramatic backdrop of the snowy Tateyama mountains is unforgettable. The Amaharashi Coast is said to be the best location to enjoy the view, which has been celebrated by poets and writers since the eighth century. Like a scene from a painting, Onnaiwa Rock—a charming islet topped with pine trees—emerges from the sea in the foreground, and the mountains loom 3,000 meters high in the distance. Photographers often visit the area at sunset to capture the island and mountains silhouetted against the golden light of the setting sun. The Amaharashi Coast has sandy beaches lined with pine trees, and is popular for swimming in summer, thanks to its family-friendly shallows and breathtaking views.
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Snow Corridor Walk, Tateyama
Magnificent sight of a dazzling curved wall of snow!
A sign of spring on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, this Snow Corridor is a 500m wall of snow created by clearing snow from the road near the Murodo Terminal. The wall is sometimes higher than 20m! The Snow Corridor Walk is a popular tourist spot where visitors can walk along that road. Enjoy the pure white of this silver world. Seeing the wall of snow close up is an unbelievably powerful experience! You’ve got to come here to fully understand the unique sensations felt on this walk.
When to Go
Toyama is picture-perfect throughout the year, and each season has its own special highlights