Toyama
Japan’s Sparkling Gem

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The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteYuki no Otani (Snow Wall) (late Apr.-late June)

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Magnificent Nature
Home to the Tateyama Mountain Range, which hosts 3,000 meter-high mountains,and Toyama Bay, whose depth reaches 1,000 meters,
Toyama features superb views created by a dynamic topography.
Visitors can expect to discover different offerings for each season.

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Amaharashi CoastToyama Prefecture
Blessed with Bounties
of the Sea and the Mountains

Spectacular Views

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The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteAutumn Leaves at Kurobedaira (late Sep.-mid Oct.)The Tateyama Mountain Range and The Hokuriku Shinkansen

Immersion in Natural Landscapes
If you are thrilled at the idea of immersing yourself in beautiful natural wonders
and observing them up close, try a walk through the 20 meter-high Yuki no Otani(Snow Wall) or a trolley ride through Kurobe Gorge, Japan’s deepest gorge.

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The Kurobe Gorge Railway

Located at the very center of Honshu, the main island of Japan, Toyama Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan to the northand precipitous mountains in the other three directions.
Toyama is full of nature’s offerings such as beautiful sea and mountain landscapes and natural delicacies.
Toyama attracts visitors for different charms in each season – they are greeted by flower gardens in full bloom in the springwhereas they may relish the highlands and mountain streams as prefect places to stay cool in the summer.
In autumn, the mountains explode with color before becoming a winter wonderland featuring otherworldly landscapesand seafood sourced from the Sea of Japan.

Delicacies

Toyama Bay Sushi

A junction of warm and cold currents featuring a precipitous seafloor, Toyama Bay hosts
various types of fish—the combination of such privileged features has earned thissignature bay the nickname “Natural Fish Preserve.” The bay is known as home toToyama’s famous red snow crab and yellowtail fish. In particular, fatty and firm winteryellowtail is a highest-grade delicacy. Tourists hoping to savor seasonal delicacies sourced
from Toyama Bay can do so by ordering Toyama Bay Sushi.
Winter Yellowtail

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Red Snow Crab“Koshi no Akagani” (Sep.-May)
Thanks to the ports’ close
proximity to the fishing grounds,
Toyama’s red snow crabs areboiled soon after they are
unloaded from the ship, making
the meat succulent and soft. Thissignature snow crab is known for
its sweet meat and savory tomalley
in its shell.

Toyama offers various types of fresh
seafood sourced from Toyama Bay.
Regardless of the time of the year,
visitors can find a variety of seasonalseafood delicacies.

9Winter Yellowtail (Nov.-Feb.)
Burishabu (yellowtail hot pot) is a perfectcuisine to enjoy light-tasting yellowtail.
Raw yellowtail is immersed in hot broth,which washes off a moderate amount of fat.
Firefly Squid (Mar.-Jun.)
Known for the pale and mystical light it emits,
firefly squid is worth tasting for its nicely chewy meat.

Traditional Crafts

Deeply rooted in many Toyama towns, long-establishedtraditional crafting techniques are continuously evolving
through innovation on the global stage.

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Visitors also can learn basic casting technique andmake their own sake cups, small dishes and more.
Inami Wood Carving
Used for traditional Japanese houses and temples, this techniquecreates delicate and beautiful carvings. Nowadays, this traditional
technique is represented in various types of home decor.

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Takaoka Bronze Casting

17Having been used to craft flower vases and Buddhist
altar accessories for nearly 400 years, this casting
technique is currently applied to make stylish homedecor and tableware as well.

Experiences
There are various ways to enjoy visits to Toyama, from interaction with nature
to souvenirs to keep the travel memories alive. Immerse yourself in uniqueexperiences that are only available in Toyama.
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The Kurobe Gorge Railway
Hop on the small sightseeing train that runs through Japan’s famous gigantic gorge to catcha glimpse of beautiful seasonal views featuring fresh greenery, autumn foliage and more.

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The Shogawa Gorge Cruise

Buddha Image Tracing

Cruising through the valley is a perfect way toenjoy views of its seasonal scenery. Blanketed insnow, this signature valley looks like an ink
brush painting.

A spiritual practice open to people ofall ages and religious beliefs, this image
tracing program is available at theOiwasan Nissekiji Temple throughout
the year.

Historical Scenery
Visitors may find architecture and townscapes with yesteryear charm across the prefecture, including the Gokayama areawith well-preserved historical Japanese scenery as well as the Takaoka and Inami areas, prospering as large producers of traditional crafts.

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Ainokura Gassho-style Village
A World Heritage Site
Designated as a World Heritage site, the Ainokura Gassho-style Village still serves as home to a fairly large population.
The village preserves historic buildings, some built nearly 350 years ago, and some of which even offer accommodations.

NationalTreasure

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Founded in the early 17th century, this magnificent, vast temple istruly awe-inspiring.

EventsTakaoka Mikurumayama Festival (May 1)

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Zuisenji Temple

Yokamachi Street

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Featuring an historic townscape, cobblestoned Yokamachi
Street hosts an array of crafting studios. Don’t miss the malletsounds as you walk down the street.

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Tatemon Festival(1st Fri. and Sat. in Aug.)

Suganuma Gassho-style Village
A World Heritage Site

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The temple’s premises, including the Sanmon Gate,feature intricate works of Inami Woodcarving,a local traditional crafting technique.

Etchu Yatsuo
Owara Kaze no Bon (Sept. 1-3)

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Seasonal nighttime illuminations surround the area into
an other-worldly spectacle.

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Takaoka Zuiryuji Temple
A National Treasure

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Tonami Tulip Fair (late Apr.-early May)
9One of this festival’s highlights is the beautifully decorated floats, which are theproducts of local artisans’ outstanding metalworking and lacquer-working techniques.

10 Having originated about 300 years ago, this traditional festival is known for theunique triangle-shaped Tatemon floats, which is vigorously pulled around the town.

11 This early autumn festival features mystic and nostalgic dances and songs

that have been passed down through generations for over 300 years.

12 This is one of the largest flower events with 3 million tulips in full bloom.
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The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Mikurigaike Pond and Mountains in summer (Jul.- Aug.)

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Running through the 3,000-meter-high Northern Alps, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a world-famous mountain sightseeing
route. The gigantic snow wall that emerges in the spring, named Yuki no Otani, sometimes reaches a whopping 20 meters high.

Asahi Funagawa“Spring Quartet” (early April)

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During the spring season, this “natural theater” features
a quartet of the Northern Alps, cherry blossoms, tulips
and field mustard flowers.

NatureThis famous forest is home to characteristic
multi-trunk swamp cedar trees. The branchesof mature trees are weighed down by snow
to the ground, causing new roots to emerge,
eventually growing into multiple trunks.

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Toyama Prefectural Museumof Art and Design

Japanese Cedars in Sugisawa

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The museum’s extensive collections include
works of Picasso and other world-classmasterpieces as well as abstract artworks.
The rooftop garden commands a magnificent
view of the Tateyama Mountain Range.

Miyajima Gorge

Stepping into Miyajima Gorge, you’ll be surrounded by a healing
environment with sounds of the waterfall and swaying of the trees,
whose negative ions will certainly refresh your mood.

MuseumsFeaturing a sophisticated architectural style designed by world-famous architect
Kengo Kuma, the museum houses collections of modern glass artworks.
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14Dale Chihuly, Toyama Mille Fiori, 2015,
H280×W940×D580cm, Toyama Glass Art Museum

Dale Chihuly, Toyama Float Boat, 2015,
H60×W917.5×D657.5cm, Toyama Glass Art Museum

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Japanese Restaurant 11:30AM-2:30PM 5:00PM-10:30PM (Sun. and holidays 9:00PM)● Bar Lounge 11:00AM-9:00PM● Kanko Koryu Salon 10:30AM-7:30PM
Open all year round (excluding New Year holidays, building inspection days, etc.)●[ WEB ][ Facebook ]*The business hours may be subject to change. Please visit the website of Nihonbashi Toyamakan for the latest information.

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Japan’s Sparkling Gem

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