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Toyama City area, Yao
Toyama
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Toyama City area, Yao
Toyama
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Toyama City area, Yao
In the Yao district, which preserves the old-fashioned streetscape, the "Etchu-Yatsuo Hikiyama Festival" held on May 3rd and the "Owara Kaze no Bon" in September are nationally famous. It is an area that festival lovers must see, and it is so popular that it is difficult to make a reservation for accommodation six months in advance. Toyama also has the "Starbucks Coffee" which is said to be the most beautiful in the world, so if you are a Starbucks lover, be sure to visit.
Toyama City area, Yao
6 Highlights
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Toyama Glass Art Museum
A museum with a characteristic wooden atrium illuminated by natural light
The Toyama Glass Art Museum is an attractive museum with a wooden atrium made of Toyama prefecture lumber that extends from the second to the sixth floor. About 50 works by glass artists associated with Toyama prefecture are on display. The sparkling world of colors is like getting lost in a kaleidoscope.
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Toyama Glass Art Museum
A museum with a characteristic wooden atrium illuminated by natural light
The Toyama Glass Art Museum is an attractive museum with a wooden atrium made of Toyama prefecture lumber that extends from the second to the sixth floor. About 50 works by glass artists associated with Toyama prefecture are on display. The sparkling world of colors is like getting lost in a kaleidoscope.
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Tomiyama Canal Ring Water Park
A beautiful park surrounded by the Tomiyama Canal with abundant nature
Tomiyama Canal Ring Water Park is about a 9-minute walk from Toyama Station. You can enjoy the nature of the four seasons, and at night you can see illuminations. There is also a Starbucks that is said to be "the most beautiful in the world," where you can enjoy coffee while enjoying the view of the canal.
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Tomiyama Canal Ring Water Park
A beautiful park surrounded by the Tomiyama Canal with abundant nature
Tomiyama Canal Ring Water Park is about a 9-minute walk from Toyama Station. You can enjoy the nature of the four seasons, and at night you can see illuminations. There is also a Starbucks that is said to be "the most beautiful in the world," where you can enjoy coffee while enjoying the view of the canal.
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Toyama Castle
Toyama Castle where you can feel the history of Toyama
Toyama Castle is located in a park rich in greenery. The existing castle was rebuilt in 1954, and the inside of the castle has become a local museum, exhibiting the history of Toyama for over 400 years with models and projection mapping that are easy to understand.
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Toyama Castle
Toyama Castle where you can feel the history of Toyama
Toyama Castle is located in a park rich in greenery. The existing castle was rebuilt in 1954, and the inside of the castle has become a local museum, exhibiting the history of Toyama for over 400 years with models and projection mapping that are easy to understand.
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Mikurigaike Pond
A breathtaking pond surrounded by the mountains of Toyama
Mikurigaike Pond is one of the scenic spots in Toyama. The reflection of the surrounding mountains on the surface of the water creates a panoramic view of nature. You can enjoy the beautiful pond at any time of the day, but it is particularly breathtaking when the sunset illuminates it and turns it red.
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Mikurigaike Pond
A breathtaking pond surrounded by the mountains of Toyama
Mikurigaike Pond is one of the scenic spots in Toyama. The reflection of the surrounding mountains on the surface of the water creates a panoramic view of nature. You can enjoy the beautiful pond at any time of the day, but it is particularly breathtaking when the sunset illuminates it and turns it red.
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Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten
A shop where you can learn the origin of the nickname "Yaku no Toyama"
Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten is a renovated building that was originally used as a residential and pharmaceutical warehouse. It sells "Hangontan" (now a gastrointestinal medicine), which was famous throughout Japan as a universal medicine during the Edo period. Visitors can also experience making pills and receive prescriptions for traditional Chinese medicine here.
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Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten
A shop where you can learn the origin of the nickname "Yaku no Toyama"
Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten is a renovated building that was originally used as a residential and pharmaceutical warehouse. It sells "Hangontan" (now a gastrointestinal medicine), which was famous throughout Japan as a universal medicine during the Edo period. Visitors can also experience making pills and receive prescriptions for traditional Chinese medicine here.
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Mikurigaike Onsen
A hot spring that springs up at an altitude of 2,410 meters
This hot spring springs up at an altitude of 2,410 meters, the highest point in Japan. The quality of the spring is a milky white simple acidic spring with a sulfuric odor, and it is effective for neuralgia, digestive diseases, women's diseases, and coldness. Why not heal your travel fatigue while enjoying the magnificent view of Tateyama from the hot spring?
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Mikurigaike Onsen
A hot spring that springs up at an altitude of 2,410 meters
This hot spring springs up at an altitude of 2,410 meters, the highest point in Japan. The quality of the spring is a milky white simple acidic spring with a sulfuric odor, and it is effective for neuralgia, digestive diseases, women's diseases, and coldness. Why not heal your travel fatigue while enjoying the magnificent view of Tateyama from the hot spring?
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Masu no Sushi
Sushi wrapped in bamboo leaves like a cake.
"Masu no Sushi" is famous as a station lunch box or souvenir outside the prefecture. It is a sweet and sour sushi wrapped in the fragrance of bamboo leaves, with a gorgeous appearance. There are many famous shops in the local area, and each shop has a different flavor and thickness of the sushi, so each household has their own favorite shop.
Black Ramen
A jet-black soy sauce ramen known as Toyama Black.
After World War II, Black Ramen was created as a source of salt replenishment for manual laborers. The original "Daiki" has thick noodles and a rich soup that sticks to them, with a taste that becomes addictive. It is recommended to have it with white rice.
Shiro Ebi
A brand shrimp called "the jewel of Toyama Bay".
A small, transparent shrimp that swims in the unique underwater valley of Toyama Bay. Raw shrimp, which is not easily available outside of Toyama, is popular for its elegant sweetness and melting texture. Crispy fried shrimp and tempura are also recommended.
Gourmet spots in the port town of Iwase
A rush of famous restaurants! A retro yet new port town
A beautiful port town with remnants from the Edo to Meiji periods. It is also known for the famous national sake "Mansui Izumi" and the "Masuda Sake Brewery". In addition to restaurants featured in the Michelin Guide, it is an area of interest where many gourmet spots gather.
Toyama Bay Direct Delivery Conveyor Belt Sushi
Directly delivered from Toyama Bay! High-level conveyor belt sushi
Different from nationwide chain stores. Toyama Bay is known as a "natural fish tank" and is a treasure trove of marine resources where various fish can be caught as warm and cold currents flow in. In addition to numerous fishing ports in the prefecture, fresh seafood is also directly delivered from neighboring Ishikawa Prefecture! The concept of conveyor belt sushi will change.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥8,057
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥20,920
Best Season
3~7 Month
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