2026 Winter Sightseeing Bus Tour – Shogawa Gorge Cruise & Toyama Highlights

Winter Only! A Bus Tour from Toyama Station to Explore the Enchanting Shogawa Gorge and Top Attractions Across Toyama — with a Licensed English Guide! Book by 7:00 p.m. the day before departure!

Cruise gently along the snow-covered Shogawa Gorge and take in a breathtaking winter landscape that looks like a scene from an ink painting. The serene sound of the water and the contrast of white mountains create a peaceful, unforgettable experience unique to this season.

This tour also includes visits to comfortable indoor attractions: the Tonami Tulip Gallery, where colorful flowers bloom year-round; Okakura, a shop offering delicious rice crackers made from Toyama-grown rice; and NOUSAKU, a renowned metal casting studio that beautifully blends traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

An English-speaking guide will accompany the tour, ensuring you can fully appreciate Toyama’s culture and local stories along the way.
Reservations are accepted until 7:00 p.m. on the day before departure, making it easy to join even on short notice.

Choose your return stop — Shin-Takaoka Station, Takaoka Station, or Toyama Station — to suit your travel schedule.
Enjoy both the beauty of snowy landscapes and the warmth of Toyama’s craftsmanship on this special winter-only bus tour.

Itinerary
◎ Meeting time: at each meeting place10 minutes before departure
9:00 JR Toyama Station North Exit
9:10 Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu
9:20 Hotel Grand Terrace Toyama
9:30 ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Toyama
10:30 ~ 10:50 
①Shogawa Sightseeing Boat (approx. 25min.)
11:40 Lunch on your own at Roadside Station Inami
13:10 ②Tonami Tulip Gallery [Tour]Colorful tulip displays bloom beautifully all year round.
14:25 ③Okakura [Rice cracker Tasting/Shopping]
Traditional Japanese sweets in a charming warehouse setting.
15:05 ④NOUSAKU [Tour]Enjoy elegant tinware crafted with exquisite Japanese artistry.
16:10 JR Shin-Takaoka Station
16:20 JR Takaoka Station South Exit
17:20 ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Toyama
17:30 Double Tree by Hilton Toyama
17:40 JR Toyama Station North Exit
17:50 Hotel Grand Terrace Toyama

Area
Takaoka / Himi / Imizu Tonami / Gokayama Toyama City
Category
Attractions Transportation Nature & Outdoors Bookable Experiences

Information

Address 富山県富山市牛島町24北口
Opening Times Departure time: 9:00
Arrival time: 16:10-17:50
(varies depending on drop-off location)
Prices Adults (over 13years) 8,800 yen(per person)
Children (3-12years): 8,000 yen(per person)
Website Please click here to view the tour details (Japanese page with automatic translation by Google):
Notes *All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
*Depending on the weather, you may not be able to see the snow scenery. Thank you for your understanding.
*This is a free lunch, so lunch is not included.
*Please be sure to check the website for other notes and tour details before making your reservation.

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