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The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and the jewel of Toyama Bay — the dazzling white shrimp. A land of pharmaceuticals and traditional Etchu culture.

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Kasuga Onsen

A day-trip hot spring in the hills outside Toyama City, popular with families.

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Ikuji Onsen

A quiet hot spring in Kurobe town of spring water, surrounded by famous waters and fresh s

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Kintaro Onsen

A famed salt-and-sulfur spring in Uozu, proud of its expansive garden-style bathing hall.

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Mikurigaike Onsen

Japan highest hot spring at 2,400 meters in Murodo, boasting spectacular alpine views.

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Tateyama Sanroku Onsen

A highland hot spring at the foot of the Tateyama range, a base for skiing and mountaineer

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Ogawa Onsen

A historic single inn in an Asahi-machi ravine, famed for its natural cave open-air bath.

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Omaki Onsen

A hidden single inn on the shore of the Shogawa Gorge lake, reachable only by boat.

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Shogawa Onsen

A hot spring district scattered along the clear Shogawa River in western Toyama, soothed b

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Meiken Onsen

A remote single-inn hot spring deep in the Kurobe Gorge, reached on foot from the trolley

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Unazuki Onsen

Toyama largest hot spring resort at the gateway to the Kurobe Gorge, famed for its clear w

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Genge Deep-Sea Fish

A gelatinous deep-sea fish savored along Toyama Bay.

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Nyuzen Jumbo Suika

A giant watermelon of Nyuzen town, reaching forty centimeters long.

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Takaoka Korokke

A local croquette pride of Takaoka, a top croquette-loving city.

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Kobujime Kelp-Cured Fish

Sashimi cured between kelp to draw out deep umami in Toyama.

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Benizuwaigani Red Snow Crab

A vivid red snow crab caught in the deep waters of Toyama Bay.

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Himi and Amaharashi Coast Seafood Model Course

A seaside day viewing the Tateyama peaks from Amaharashi Coast and tasting fresh seafood a

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Masuzushi Trout Sushi

A round pressed trout sushi packed in a wooden container.

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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

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Himi Kanburi Winter Yellowtail

Premium fatty yellowtail landed at Himi port in winter.

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Gokayama Gassho Villages World Heritage Model Course

A day visiting the Suganuma and Ainokura gassho villages to feel the World Heritage scener

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Unazuki Onsen and Kurobe Gorge Trolley Model Course

A day based in Unazuki Onsen riding the trolley train deep into Kurobe Gorge and enjoying

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Hotaruika Firefly Squid

A tiny squid that glows blue and signals spring in Toyama Bay.

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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Crossing Model Course

A one-day crossing from Tateyama Station using cable cars and ropeways to reach the alpine

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Shiroebi Glass Shrimp

The jewel of Toyama Bay, a translucent and sweet tiny shrimp.

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Toyama Black Ramen

A jet-black soy soup ramen born in downtown Toyama City.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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。

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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。

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Toyama Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Toyama. Spring sakura viewing guide wi

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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

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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

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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

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Toyama City: Compact City with Historic Trams

Toyama City, attracting attention as an environmentally advanced city, where exploring by

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Kurobe Canyon Trolley Train: Exploring Deep Wilderness Nature

A trolley train journey through Japan's deepest canyon, with breathtaking scenery of sheer

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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

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Takaoka: Manyoshu Poetry Monuments and Traditional Craft Town

Takaoka, associated with the Manyoshu poetry anthology, where traditional metalcraft (Taka

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Gokayama Gassho-zukuri Hamlet: World Heritage in the Remote Wilderness

World Heritage alongside Shirakawa-go, the quiet charm of Gassho-zukuri farmhouses remaini

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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

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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

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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

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Uozu Mirage: Fantastical Scenery Appearing over Toyama Bay

Mirages appearing over Toyama Bay spring through summer. Uozu City is famous as Japan's to

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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

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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

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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

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Toyama Traveling Medicine Culture: 300-Year Tradition of Medicine Peddlers

Toyama medicine peddlers who traveled nationwide with the spirit of "use first, pay later.

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Toyama Black Ramen: Dense Soy Sauce Local Noodles

Toyama Black, characterized by jet-black soy sauce soup, is nationally famous as a local r

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Tonami Scattered Village: Scenic View of Farmhouses Scattered in Fields

The unique rural landscape "Scattered Village" spreading across Tonami Plain. Aerial photo

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Nyuzen Super Melon: Sacred Ground of Toyama's Proud Brand Melon

The luxury brand melon "Nyuzen Super Melon" cultivated in Nyuzen Town, Toyama, characteriz

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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route — A Great 3,000m Mountain Traverse

Experience the spectacular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, traversing the Northern Alps at 3

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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

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Autumn Foliage of Tateyama Kurobe and Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Village

Witness stunning autumn foliage along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and visit the UNESC

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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

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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

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Fugan Canal Kansui Park — Toyama's Glittering Waterfront Park

Stroll the beautiful Fugan Canal Kansui Park in Toyama, famous for its scenic canal views,