📝 Articles about Toyama
Kasuga Onsen
A day-trip hot spring in the hills outside Toyama City, popular with families.…
Ikuji Onsen
A quiet hot spring in Kurobe town of spring water, surrounded by famous waters and fresh s…
Kintaro Onsen
A famed salt-and-sulfur spring in Uozu, proud of its expansive garden-style bathing hall.…
Mikurigaike Onsen
Japan highest hot spring at 2,400 meters in Murodo, boasting spectacular alpine views.…
Tateyama Sanroku Onsen
A highland hot spring at the foot of the Tateyama range, a base for skiing and mountaineer…
Ogawa Onsen
A historic single inn in an Asahi-machi ravine, famed for its natural cave open-air bath.…
Omaki Onsen
A hidden single inn on the shore of the Shogawa Gorge lake, reachable only by boat.…
Shogawa Onsen
A hot spring district scattered along the clear Shogawa River in western Toyama, soothed b…
Meiken Onsen
A remote single-inn hot spring deep in the Kurobe Gorge, reached on foot from the trolley …
Unazuki Onsen
Toyama largest hot spring resort at the gateway to the Kurobe Gorge, famed for its clear w…
Genge Deep-Sea Fish
A gelatinous deep-sea fish savored along Toyama Bay.…
Nyuzen Jumbo Suika
A giant watermelon of Nyuzen town, reaching forty centimeters long.…
Takaoka Korokke
A local croquette pride of Takaoka, a top croquette-loving city.…
Kobujime Kelp-Cured Fish
Sashimi cured between kelp to draw out deep umami in Toyama.…
Benizuwaigani Red Snow Crab
A vivid red snow crab caught in the deep waters of Toyama Bay.…
Himi and Amaharashi Coast Seafood Model Course
A seaside day viewing the Tateyama peaks from Amaharashi Coast and tasting fresh seafood a…
Masuzushi Trout Sushi
A round pressed trout sushi packed in a wooden container.…
Toyama City and Fugan Canal Kansui Park Model Course
A city course from Fugan Canal Kansui Park with waterside walks, tram rides, and a visit t…
Himi Kanburi Winter Yellowtail
Premium fatty yellowtail landed at Himi port in winter.…
Gokayama Gassho Villages World Heritage Model Course
A day visiting the Suganuma and Ainokura gassho villages to feel the World Heritage scener…
Unazuki Onsen and Kurobe Gorge Trolley Model Course
A day based in Unazuki Onsen riding the trolley train deep into Kurobe Gorge and enjoying …
Hotaruika Firefly Squid
A tiny squid that glows blue and signals spring in Toyama Bay.…
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Crossing Model Course
A one-day crossing from Tateyama Station using cable cars and ropeways to reach the alpine…
Shiroebi Glass Shrimp
The jewel of Toyama Bay, a translucent and sweet tiny shrimp.…
Toyama Black Ramen
A jet-black soy soup ramen born in downtown Toyama City.…
Etchu Gokoku Hachimangu, One of the Oldest Shrines in Toyama at Oyabe
A Hachiman shrine with some of the oldest history in Toyama, said to date back about two t…
Ananadan Sacred Water, a Famous Spring of the Valley in Kamiichi
A sacred spring in a valley of Kamiichi, chosen among the 100 famous waters of Japan. Said…
Futagami Imizu Shrine, the Former Site of Imizu Shrine at the Foot of Mount Futagami
The original site of Imizu Shrine, a great shrine of the Engishiki. Nestled at the souther…
Iwase Suwa Shrine, a Hidden Spot for Fortune in a Toyama Port Town
An old shrine in the port town of Iwase near Toyama Bay. It enshrines Daikoku for prospero…
Kushida Shrine, an Ancient Shrine of Marriage Harmony in the Forest of Imizu
An ancient shrine listed in the Engishiki, said to have been founded over a thousand years…
Nakae Sacred Water, a Holy Spring of the Water Deity in the Gokayama Region
Sacred water welling up beneath a shrine to the water goddess. Used in making Gokayama was…
Nawagaike, a Natural Lake of Dragon Legend Embraced by Old-Growth Forest in Nanto
A natural mountain lake surrounded on three sides by old-growth forest. A legend of wellin…
Keta Shrine, a First Shrine of Etchu for Marriage Bonds in Fushiki, Takaoka
One of the first shrines of old Etchu, said to date from the Yoro era. It enshrines a marr…
Takase Shrine, the First Shrine of Etchu and a Place of Marriage Bonds in Nanto
The foremost shrine of old Etchu Province, with a history said to span two thousand years.…
Oiwasan Nisseki Temple, a Mountain Sanctuary of Shingon Buddhism in Kamiichi
An ancient temple in Kamiichi where the monk Gyoki is said to have carved Fudo Myoo into t…
Toyama Winter Travel: Tateyama Snow Wall & Himi Winter Yellowtail
富山の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。立山雪の大谷・氷見寒ブリ・高岡など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Toyama Autumn Foliage 2026: Tateyama, Shomyo Falls & Kurobe Gorge
富山の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。立山・黒部峡谷・称名滝など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Toyama Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Toyama. Spring sakura viewing guide wi…
Toyama Local Gourmet Guide: Masuzushi (Trout Sushi)
Discover Toyama''s unique local cuisine including ます寿司. A food lover''s guide to the best …
Rainy Day in Toyama: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Toyama! Discover top indoor attractions including 富山県美術館, 富…
Toyama Food Guide: Masu no Sushi, Shiro-ebi & Buri Shabu
Toyama Bay is a treasure trove. The iconic masu no sushi, the translucent white shrimp and…
Toyama City: Compact City with Historic Trams
Toyama City, attracting attention as an environmentally advanced city, where exploring by …
Kurobe Canyon Trolley Train: Exploring Deep Wilderness Nature
A trolley train journey through Japan's deepest canyon, with breathtaking scenery of sheer…
Himi Kanburi: Japan's Premier Large Wild Yellowtail Production Area
Himi Fishing Port where large wild yellowtail migrating through the winter Japan Sea are l…
Takaoka: Manyoshu Poetry Monuments and Traditional Craft Town
Takaoka, associated with the Manyoshu poetry anthology, where traditional metalcraft (Taka…
Tonami Tulip Fair: Paradise of 700,000 Tulip Blooms
A festival of 700,000 tulip blooms held every April-May, with spring Toyama enjoyment comb…
Toyama Tateyama Climbing: Sacred Summit and Panoramic Views of Oyama
At the summit of Oyama (3,003m), the highest peak of the Tateyama range, Oyama Shrine's ma…
Unazuki Onsen: Famous Hot Spring at the Gateway to Kurobe Canyon
Unazuki Onsen at the gateway to Kurobe Canyon, a journey of relaxation in hot spring inns …
Toyama Bay Seafood: White Shrimp and Firefly Squid from the Mysterious Bay
Toyama Bay, called the "natural fish tank," where white shrimp and firefly squid unique to…
Gokayama Gassho-zukuri Hamlet: World Heritage in the Remote Wilderness
World Heritage alongside Shirakawa-go, the quiet charm of Gassho-zukuri farmhouses remaini…
Yatsuo Owara Kaze no Bon: Fantastical Dance Swaying on Autumn Nights
Toyama's premier festival held only three days September 1-3. The fantastical sight of dan…
Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall: Walking the Corridor of 15-meter Snow Walls
A snow corridor walkable only April-June each year. The spectacular scenery of up to 15-me…
Takaoka Copperware: World-Class Metal Craft Born from 400 Years of Tradition
Takaoka's copper industry accounting for about 95% of Japan's copper production, tradition…
Uozu Mirage: Fantastical Scenery Appearing over Toyama Bay
Mirages appearing over Toyama Bay spring through summer. Uozu City is famous as Japan's to…
Imizu Naikawa: Strolling the Venice-Like Canal-Side Port Town
Imizu City's Naikawa, called the "Venice of Japan," is a beautiful canal-side port town wi…
Takaoka Great Buddha: One of Japan's Three Great Buddhas, the Face of Takaoka
Takaoka Great Buddha, one of Japan's Three Great Buddhas alongside Nara and Kamakura. The …
Toyama Glass Art Museum: Art Space Designed by World-Renowned Architect
A museum designed by architect Kengo Kuma opened in 2015 in central Toyama City, housing o…
Toyama Traveling Medicine Culture: 300-Year Tradition of Medicine Peddlers
Toyama medicine peddlers who traveled nationwide with the spirit of "use first, pay later.…
Toyama Black Ramen: Dense Soy Sauce Local Noodles
Toyama Black, characterized by jet-black soy sauce soup, is nationally famous as a local r…
Tonami Scattered Village: Scenic View of Farmhouses Scattered in Fields
The unique rural landscape "Scattered Village" spreading across Tonami Plain. Aerial photo…
Nyuzen Super Melon: Sacred Ground of Toyama's Proud Brand Melon
The luxury brand melon "Nyuzen Super Melon" cultivated in Nyuzen Town, Toyama, characteriz…
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route — A Great 3,000m Mountain Traverse
Experience the spectacular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, traversing the Northern Alps at 3…
White Shrimp and Winter Yellowtail of Toyama Bay — Toyama's Jewel Gourmet
Savor Toyama Bay's legendary white shrimp (shiro ebi) and rich winter yellowtail (buri), t…
Autumn Foliage of Tateyama Kurobe and Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Village
Witness stunning autumn foliage along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and visit the UNESC…
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route — A Heavenly Power Spot Along the Ridge of the Gods
Traverse the spectacular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, cutting through towering snow walls…
Oyama Shrine — The Shrine of Tateyama, the Sacred Peak of Hokuriku
Visit Oyama Shrine dedicated to Tateyama, one of Japan's three sacred mountains, enshrined…
Fugan Canal Kansui Park — Toyama's Glittering Waterfront Park
Stroll the beautiful Fugan Canal Kansui Park in Toyama, famous for its scenic canal views,…