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Takaoka’s Traditional Crafts Learned from Master Craftsmen

Enjoy the Natural Beauty of Toyama

Touring “Inami,” the Town of Wood Carving

Stay in Gokayama, a World Heritage Site

Let's Get a Jump on Spring! Four Famous Plum Blossom Spots in Toyama Prefecture

[Sakura Viewing Information] A Special Feature on Famous Sakura Spots in Toyama

Four Roadside Stations That Will Make Your Road Trip More Enjoyable

A Colorful Hikiyama Festival Held Once a Year in Toyama Resonates Around the World

Tour of Toyama's Representative Temples

“Tulips," the Main Feature of Spring in Toyama, Where Beautiful Flowers Bloom

Enjoy A Sake Tour in Iwase, Which Flourished as a Port of Call for Kitamaebune Trade Ships. ~A Toyama Tour with Delicious Seasonal Food <Iwase Area Edition>~

Enjoy Himi Fish at an Inn Where You Can Enjoy the Day-to-Day Life of the Port Town at Your Table. ~A Toyama Trip with Delicious Seasonal Food <Himi Fishing Port Area Edition>~

Sustainable Tourism Initiatives in Toyama Prefecture

Enjoy the Beautiful Scenery of Toyama at a Gallery That Runs Along the Coast ~Tour Toyama on Different Modes of Transportation -Belle Montagnes et Mer Edition-~

Toyama City’s Iwase Area, Where You Can Take Beautiful Pictures

Let's go on a journey full of charm! Trip in Kurobe city of Toyama Prefecture

Tateyama Faith, a Religion Rooted in Toyama

Relax as the Waves Soothe Your Soul

Immerse Yourself in the Peaceful Time Flowing Through the Harbor, Where Fishing Boats Are Parked on the Riverbank. ~A Trip to Toyama’s Shinminato Uchikawa Area to Enjoy Delicious Seasonal Food~

Must-visit: Toyama's Best Autumn Foliage Spots!

There’s Plenty to See in Toyama During Summer! Spectacular Summer Scenery in Toyama

Rent a Bicycle and Go Cycling Along the Scenic Coastline of Toyama Bay (Himi City to Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture)

Try Out Waterfall Meditation at Oiwasan Nisseki-ji Temple and Taste Kamiichi Town’s Famous Somen Noodles and Wild Vegetable Dishes

More than Seafood: Toyama’s Delectable Menus

Although Toyama may be known for its seafood, there is so much more to discover throughout the prefecture! We’d like to take you on a journey through some of Toyama’s cool and refreshing treats that you can enjoy in summer.

A Selection of Recommended Souvenirs from Toyama

Kurobe Gorge is an Unexplored Region That Can Only be Reached by Trolley Train!

Visit the National Treasures, Zuiryuji Temple and Shokoji Temple

Stroll Around the Uchikawa Area in Kimono and Ride a Cruise Towards Toyama Bay (the Uchikawa Area, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture)

Here are some of the top spots in Toyama with spectacular views of summer.

ACanal Cruise from Fugan Canal Kansui Park to the Port Town of Iwase, which Prospered through the Kitamaebune Trade (Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture)

Rent a Bicycle, and Let's Ride Along the Toyama Bay Cycling Course!

Toyama, where Toyama Bay is located, has a well-developed cycling route. let's ride together along part of the Toyama Bay Cycling Route (through Uozu City and Toyama City), also designated as a national cycling route!

At Toyama’s Hot Springs, Let Famous Hot Springs and Spectacular Views Soothe You, and Bounties from the Mountains and the Sea Satiate You

Why not visit a hot spring in Toyama to relieve your body and mind? Toyama's hot spring towns, each one boasting different effects and benefits, enchants with their scenery and delicacies. Enjoy the sublime experiences each hot spring resort offers.

Open for 100 years! Get Close to the Charms of Unazuki Onsen

Unazuki Onsen, in the mountainous region of Kurobe City, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023. Unazuki Onsen is a gateway to Kurobe Gorge and has opened its door to many visitors.

Enjoy Spring in Toyama! Events and Festivals Edition

In this article we will introduce events and festivals in Toyama Prefecture that take place in spring (April-May). We hope you will enjoy the spectacular scenery and festivals that can only be seen during this season in Toyama.

Uncovering Toyama’s Cultural Heritage

The villages, towns, and cities of Toyama Prefecture have been shaped by the arts, crafts, and businesses that the region’s people have pursued over the past several centuries, as well as their spiritual beliefs.

Active Adventure in Toyama

Toyama’s natural environment, encompassing mountain ranges, rugged gorges, an expansive ocean, and tranquil lakes, makes the prefecture suitable for a wide variety of outdoor pursuits. In addition to popular activities such as diving, hiking, and

Stylish Stays in Toyama

Accommodation in Toyama Prefecture ranges from traditional to highly contemporary. While taking advantage of Toyama City or Takaoka City as a convenient base from which to explore the prefecture and the wider Hokuriku region, you might choose to stay in..

Kurobe Gorge: Secluded Hot Springs, Scenic Walks, and Spectacular Scenery

A breezy open-air train hugs the mountainside, carrying visitors through the rugged Kurobe Gorge to secluded hot-spring resorts and scenic hiking trails. This beautiful gorge gives the impression of having ventured into remote, unspoiled countryside,...

Day-Trip Hot Springs and Tasty Treats at Unazuki Onsen

Unazuki Onsen is known as one of the best hot-spring spots in Toyama Prefecture. You can stay overnight at a traditional Japanese inn and soak as many times as you want in the hot springs, or also visit on a day trip to enjoy the thermal waters.

Toyama Gift Guide: Snacks and Souvenirs at Toyama Train Station

One of the pleasures of travel is taking the time to shop and find the right gifts for the people in your life. In fact, you can find a ton of authentic local products highly recommended by residents right within Toyama Station.