TOYAMA

④Murodo

Tateyama Town

Tateyama
KurobeAlpineRoute

E-3 – G-4

This is one of the best alpine sightseeing routes in
the world, running through 3,000 m-high mountainsof the Japan Northern Alps. Regular vehicles are notpermitted to enter this area; you will enjoy the rideon six different types of transport. Enjoy magnificent
views of nature above the clouds in an unparalleledexperience that can be had only here.

Tateyama Town

F-4

This is the highest spot along the Tateyama
Kurobe Alpine Route, located at 2,450 m. It
is the main tourist spot along the route. Enjoy
hiking and mountain climbing while taking in thesurrounding nature.

The Michelin
Green
Guidebook★★★

◀Snow Walls(Yuki no Otani) (Apr.-June)◀① Natural Monument

National Scenic Beauty

Shomyo Falls

F-4

Walk along the road between
amazing 20 m-high snow walls.

Tateyama Town

E-3

The Michelin
Green
Guidebook★★★

These are the tallest falls (350 m) in Japan. During
the snowmelt season, the falls combine with
Hannoki Falls on the right to form a V shape.

▼②Bijodaira

Tateyama Town

▼Mikurigaike Pond

Tateyama Town

F-4

This is the largest volcanic lake on Mt.
Tateyama. 3,000 m-high mountains arereflected on the lake’s blue surface, whichshines with the strong mountain sunlight onsunny days.

Tateyama Town

E-3

See primeval forests of 200- to 300-year-old
Japanese beech trees and over 1,000-year-old
giant Japanese cedar trees with circumferencesof over six meters at the base.

◀③Midagahara

Tateyama Town

E-3

This is an internationally valued wetland spreadout over an area of 80,000 km2 at an altitude of
1,930 m. It offers beautiful views of alpine plants,
seas of clouds and autumn leaves.

⑧Kurobe Dam

Tateyama Town

G-4▶

This is the tallest dam in Japan. The view of
10 tons of water per second being released issimply amazing. Beautiful rainbows appear in
the spray when the water is released on finedays.

Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum
Tateyama Town

E-3▲⑤ Daikanbo▲⑥Kurobedaira

Tateyama Town

F-3

Enjoy splendid mountainviews from the observation
deck located at an altitude of
2,300 m.

▲⑦Lake Kurobe

Tateyama Town

F-3

100 species of alpine plants
grow here throughout thisarea. July is the best season
to enjoy the views.

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Shin-Kurobe
Uozu

UnazukiUnazuki-Onsen

F-4

ToyamaMt. Akazawa

Keyakidaira

Hotel
Restaurant
Information
Coin locker

Wheelchair-accessible lavatory
Spare wheelchair available
Observatory
Parking④Murodo⑤Daikanbo

To Itoigawa

Tateyama Caldera
Sabo Museum⑧Kurobe Dam⑥Kurobedaira③Midagahara⑦Lake Kurobe

Hinatayama-kogen

Ogizawa②Bijodaira

Bijodaira Sky Road

65 min (31.3 km) (Dentetsu Toyama - Tateyama Station)
95 min (67.7 km) (Unazuki-Onsen - Tateyama Station)

Local Bus
Tateyama Tunnel
Trolley Bus

Tateyama Cable Car
7 min (1.3 km)

Expressbus

NaganoOmachi Onsen-kyo

Tateyama
Station

Car/Rental car

To Toyama
Hokuriku Shinkansen

Tengudaira

Toyama Chihou Railway

50 min (28 km) (Toyama Kitokito Airport - Tateyama Station)
40 min (23 km) (Tateyama IC - Tateyama Station)

NaganoShinano-omachi

TeradaLegendMt. Tateyama

Katsuradai ①Shomyo Falls

KurobeUnazukionsen● Close to Tateyama Station on the Toyama Chihou Railway, 40 min drivefrom the Tateyama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway

Oito Line

Dentetsu
ToyamaToyama Chihou Railway

Toyama Kitokito Airport
Toyama Tak
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Shin-Uozu

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Kurobe Gorge
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RailwayThis museum features the Tateyama caldera, anotheraspect of this beautiful mountain. Learn about the
volcanic activity that formed the caldera and thesoil erosion control projects that are battling against
nature.

There is a promenade aroundthe lake. It’s flat so everyone
can enjoy walking along it
easily. We also recommend
the excursion boat that sails
around the lake.

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Chartze T
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Ain way
Rail

Tateyama Town

Tateyama Highland Bus
50 min (23 km)

10 min (3.7 km)

40 min (Ogizawa - Shinano-Omachi) (18 km)

15 minTateyama Ropeway
7 min (1.7 km)
There are no poles
for scenic preservation.

walk

Kanden Tunnel Trolley Bus
16 min (6.1 km)

Kurobe Cable Car
5 min (0.8 km)
The only cable car in Japan that runs underground for the entire journey.

MatsumotoSpecial Scenic BeautySpecial Natural Monument

Kurobe Gorge Train

Kurobe City

F-2 – F-3

The train runs through one of the deepest gorges in Japan, surroundedby nature, offering beautiful seasonal views. The scenery of autumn
leaves in particular is breathtaking. Please take a ride on the open train
and enjoy the blue sky, fresh air, clear water of the Kurobe
River, and the leaves that color the mountains.

KurobeGorge• 25 min from Shin-Kurobe Station on the Toyama Chihou Railway (adjacent to
JR Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station). Get off at Unazuki-Onsen Station and walk
5 min.
• 20 min drive from the Kurobe IC on the Hokuriku Expressway▲Sarutobi Gorge

Kurobe City

G-3

This beautiful narrow gorge is one of the best
views in Kurobe.

◀‌Kurobe
Gorge Hot
Springs
There are many
unique hotsprings near thestations.

◀Kurobe Gorge Panoramic Tour

Kurobe City

F-3

This is a 1.5 km trekking course, including a rideon the Kansai Electric Power Company shaft
elevator (200 m), which brings you up to theobservation site in upper Keyakidaira.
Enjoy panoramic views of theUshiro-tateyama mountain range and
Kekachi mountains.
Reservation required.

Unazuki Hot Springs

Kurobe City

F-2

One of Toyama Prefecture’s most well-known hot springs, featuring abundant transparent mildly
alkaline spring water, which makes your skin silky smooth. The natural seasonal landscapes seenfrom the open-air baths are marvelous.
• 25 min from Shin-Kurobe Station of Toyama Chihou Railway (adjacent to JR Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station). Get off at Unazuki-Onsen Station.
•2
 0 min drive from the Kurobe IC on the Hokuriku Expressway

Hot spring resort

Hot spring

Foot bath

The Historic Villages of Gokayama

Nanto City

B-3

In Suganuma village (9 houses), located on a terrace along
the Shogawa River, and Ainokura village (23 houses),located between steep mountains, people reside in
Gassho-style (prayer hands style) thatched-roof houses
even today. Both villages are registered as world heritage.
60 min drive from Toyama Kitokito Airport•A inokura village: 60 min by World Heritage Bus from JR Shin-Takaoka Station.
Get off at Ainokura-guchi and walk 3 min.
15 min drive from the Gokayama IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
•S uganuma village: 80 min by World Heritage Bus from JR Shin-Takaoka Station.
Get off at Suganuma.
3 min drive from the Gokayama IC on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway.

World
Heritage
The Michelin
Green Guide★★★

ient “WorldTake the conven
Gokayama!
toHeritage Bus”◀▲Unspoiled Scenery of JapanThe beautiful mountain scenery created by ricepaddies, fields, stone walls and Gassho-stylethatched-roof houses is the original sceneryof Japan.

▲Winter Illuminations
Illumination events are held to light up thevillages, giving each of the seasons a unique feel.

◀Iwase Residence(National Important Cultural Property)

Nanto City

A-4

This is a five-storied Gassho-style thatched-roof
house, the largest in Japan. You can learn about
the characteristic structureof the house and see theroof space.
• 90 min ride from JR Shin-Takaoka
Station by World Heritage Bus andget off at Nishi-Akao.
• 3 min drive from the Gokayama IC on
the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.

◀Kokiriko-bushi
This is the oldest folksong in Japan. The soundof “sasara” created by waving the stringed
wooden plates will remain in your memory.

Gokayama Tofu▶
This tofu contains little
water and is hard enoughto tie with a rope. It ispacked with the delicious
taste and nutrition ofsoybeans.

Experience

Gokayama, Home ofJapanese Paper
Nanto City

C-3

Experience making traditional Gokayama Japanese
paper and take it home as a souvenir.
• 25 min drive from the Gokayama IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway

National Scenic Beauty

Amaharashi Coast

Takaoka City

C-1

This is a scenic spot from which the 3,000 m-high Tateyama
Mountain Range can be seen above the ocean on sunny days. The
magnificent view that changes seasonally is breathtaking. Aroundthe 12th century, a famous warrior named Minamoto no Yoshitsune
waited there for the rain to stop during his escape. This is the originof the place name Amaharashi, which means “the rain stops”.

ToyamaBay• 5 min walk from JR Amaharashi Station• 15 min drive from the Takaoka-kita IC on the Noetsu Expressway▲Fugan Canal Kansui Park

Toyama City

D-2

This park is located beside the Fugan Canal. The
Tateyama Mountain Range can be seen from Tenmon
Bridge, the park’s symbol. When illuminated at night, thebridge creates a fantastic atmosphere.
• 9 min walk from JR Toyama Station

Fugan Suijo Line▶

(Regular cruise: mid-March – late November, Winter cruise: late November – early January)◀Roadside Station “Amaharashi”

Enjoy a canal cruise from Fugan Canal Kansui Park to theport town of Iwase.

Takaoka City

C-1

Dishes made from local ingredients are served inthis open-air café with an ocean view. The shop sells
traditional crafts from Takaoka suchas copper products and lacquerware,
as well as local sake, sweets andother various goods.
• 5 min walk from JR Himi Line Amaharashi Station• 15 min drive from the Takaoka-kita IC on the
Noetsu Expressway

The Most Beautiful Bays in the World Association▲Uozu Aquarium

The various attractive features of Toyama Bay such as the landscape of the Tateyama
Mountain Range viewed over the sea and abundant aquatic resources have been highly
evaluated internationally, and the bay joined the association in October, 2014. Other members
include the Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay in France and Ha Long Bay in Vietnam.

Kaiomaru Park / Shinminato Bridge

Imizu City

C-1

Uozu City▲Uozu Buried Forest Museum

E-2

With a history of over 100 years, this is the oldest
existing aquarium in Japan. You can see many
types of aquatic creatures from different places inToyama, ranging from the mountain streams of theJapanese Northern Alps to the deep Sea of Japan.
• 10 min drive from Uozu Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway• 15 min drive from the Uozu IC or the Namerikawa IC on the
Hokuriku Expressway▶

Uozu City

E-1

The Uozu Buried Forest was created due toriver overflow and sea level rise around 2,000
years ago. Giant preserved roots are exhibitedin water. There is also a nice coffee shop.
• 5 min drive from Uozu Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway• 10 min drive from the Uozu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway

This ship called “the Lady of the Sea” is open
to the public. Nearby attractions include theobservatory square and Kaio Bird Park. You canalso enjoy aerial walking along the 47 m-highpedestrian passage on the Shinminato Bridge
called “Ai-no-kaze Promenade”.
•2
 0 min drive from the Kosugi IC on the Hokuriku Expressway•3
 5 min on the Toyama Buri-kani Bus from JR Toyama Station.
Get off at Kaiomaru Park.

◀Himi Hot Springs Resort

Himi City

B-1

There are many inns that have public baths with a view of the
Sea of Japan and the Tateyama mountain range. Enjoy fresh
seafood caught on the same day.
• Within a 20 min drive from JR Himi Station• 50 min on the Waku-liner from JR Shin-Takaoka Station. Get off at Himi Aonoura
Onsen or Iwaido Onsen.

Toyama Bay Cruising (Apr. 30 – Nov. 30)

Namerikawa City

E-2

Mirages of Uozu
Mirages are natural phenomena that make faraway landscapes appear different; they can seem tobe extended or reversed. Mirages appear around 20 times along the coastline of Uozu City fromlate March to early June. Seeing one is said to be a sign of good luck.

Toyama Bay Cycling Course▶

There is a 102 km cycling route along thecoastline of Toyama Bay. You can follow
the blue lines painted on the road. Rest
spots such as cycle stations and coffee
shops are located along the route.

Enjoy the expansive view of the beautiful Toyama Bay andthe magnificent 3,000 m-high Tateyama Mountain Range.
•8
 min walk from Namerikawa Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway•1
 0 min drive from the Namerikawa IC on the Hokuriku Expressway▲Himi Seaside Park

Himi City

B-1

Here, there are botanicalgardens and indoor andoutdoor playing grounds. Bothadults and children can have agood time.
•2
 0 min walk from JR Shimao Station•1
 0 min drive from the Himi IC on the
Noetsu Expressway▲‌Himi City Fishing Cultural
Exchange Center(Himi Marine Adventure Museum)
Himi City

B-1

There is a virtual-reality theaterthat presents lively movies
featuring Himi fishermen.
• 20 min walk from JR Himi Station• 8 min drive from the Himi IC on the
Noetsu Expressway▲Hotaruika Museum

Namerikawa City

E-2

Here, you can see a show ofluminescent firefly squid andtouch deep-sea creatures.
*Live firefly squid can be seen
only in season (March 20 –late May).
• 8 min walk from Namerikawa Station on
the Ainokaze Toyama Railway• 10 min drive from the Namerikawa IC on
the Hokuriku Expressway

Hisui Coast

Asahi Town

F-1▶

The Hisui or Jade Coast is so called
because of the raw jade stones that are
carried by the tides and the emeraldgreen appearance of the seashore.
Bicycles can be rented at the nearby
Hisui Terrace.
• Adjacent to Etchu-Miyazaki Station on the Ainokaze
Toyama Railway• 15 min drive from the Asahi IC on the Hokuriku
Expressway

Kokozan Zuiryu-ji Temple (National Treasure)

HistoryandCultureTakaoka City

B-2

Experience

20 years were spent constructing this temple for Lord Maeda
Toshinaga, who developed the town of Takaoka. The front gate,
Buddhist hall and lecture hall are arranged in line in the center andother buildings are arranged symmetrically.
• 15 min walk from JR Shin-Takaoka Station• 10 min walk from Takaoka Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway• 10 min drive from the Takaoka IC on the Noetsu Expressway▲‌Toyama Castle Park
▲Unryuzan Shoko-ji Temple

Takaoka City• 4 min walk from JR Fushiki Station• 15 min drive from the Takaoka-kita IC
on the Noetsu Expressway

Takaoka Copperware
These sophisticated skills havebeen handed down for over 400
years. Recently, new productswith advanced designs suitable
for modern lifestyles have become
popular overseas.

Great Buddha of Takaoka

Takaoka City

B-2▶

The village contains nine cultural
facilities including museums offolklore, pharmacy and folkcraft.
• 10 min walk from Toyama Station• 20 min drive from the Toyama IC on the
Hokuriku Expressway

Experience▼Kanaya-machi

B-2▲‌Toyama Municipal
Toyama City
Folkcraft Village D-2• 10 min walk from Toyama
StationExperience

Clay Doll Painting

Try painting a clay doll andtake it home as an original souvenir.

Inami carvings using quality natural wood are used fordecorating Japanese-style houses, temples and shrines.
200 to 300 types of chisels and carving knives are used
to produce stereoscopic and dynamic designs.

• 10 min walk from Takaoka Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway• 10 min drive from the Takaoka IC on the Noetsu Expressway
Takaoka City

D-2

Inami Woodcarving

This Buddha statue is the symbol of Takaoka copperware,
representing all traditional casting techniques. One of the three
Great Buddha statues of Japan.

▼Yamachosuji Street

Toyama City

This castle site wasreconstructed into apark, and the castle
building is now used as
the city museum where
the castle’s 400-year
history is exhibited.

C-1

This is one of the mostwell-known temples of the
Jodoshin Sect of Buddhism,
which is popular in Toyama.
All of the 12 buildings aredesignated as National
Important Cultural Assets.
The temple grounds are said
to have been the site of thegovernment of Etchu Province
in the 8th century.

Samurai Experience

Experience wearing
samurai armor and kimonos.
Apply at the tourist
information center inToyama Castle Park.

Takaoka City

B-2

This is the town of the merchants who supported
Takaoka. After a big fire in 1900, earthen
warehouses were restored with fireproof materials.

The birthplace of Takaoka metal casting
features traditional latticed houses and streetsof stone pavement.

• 10 min walk from Takaoka Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway•1
 0 min drive from the Takaoka IC on the Noetsu Expressway• 20 min walk from Takaoka Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway• 10 min drive from the Takaoka IC on the Noetsu Expressway

Carving

This very popularsake cup making
experience lets you
use professional tools
under the guidance ofprofessionals.

Zuisen-ji Temple

Nanto City

B-3▶

This temple is decorated with beautiful fine carvingsin many places. The carvings in the Taishido hall areparticularly impressive.
• 50 min by bus towards Inami/Shogawa from Takaoka Station on the Ainokaze
Toyama Railway• 15 min drive from the Tonami IC on the Hokuriku Expressway• 20 min on the Nanto-Kanazawa line bus from Johana Station▼Yoka-machi Street

Casting
Experience▲Nousaku

Takaoka City

B-2

A casting company famous for bendable dishes
made of tin only. Factory tours are available andthere’s also a cafe.
•1
 5 min drive from JR Shin-Takaoka Station• 5 min drive from the Takaoka-Tonami Smart IC on the Hokuriku Expressway•1 3 min by World Heritage Bus from JR Shin-Takaoka Station. Get
off at “Nousaku-mae”.

Nanto City

B-3

You will hear the sounds of wooden mallets if you walk along the Yoka-machi street, in which many
carving studios are located. The street is decorated with many woodcarvings of the seven goodluck gods and 12 oriental zodiac symbols. The area feels like a wood carving museum.

▲Local Industry Promotion Center ofCity
Takaoka Area Takaoka
B-2
Local products are sold and exhibited. Try casting
and makie lacquerware-making.
• 8 min walk from Takaoka Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway• 10 min drive from the Takaoka IC on the Noetsu Expressway◀Oiwasan Nisseki-ji Temple

Kamiichi Town

E-3

The Fudomyo-o statue is directly
carved into the rock. It is very
impressive and appears godlike.
Training in waterfalls and Buddhist
sutra copying can be experienced.
• 25 min by bus from Kamiichi Station on the
Toyama Chihou Railway• 17 min drive from the Kamiichi Smart IC on the Hokuriku Expressway• 15 min drive from the Tateyama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway◀Ganmokuzan Ryusen-ji Temple

Kamiichi Town

E-2

This is a Zen Buddhist temple closely related to Mt. Tateyama
worship. The main promenade is lined with 400-year-old
Southern Japanese hemlock trees.
• 12 min drive from the Kamiichi Smart IC on the Hokuriku Expressway• 15 min drive from the Tateyama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway▲Uchikawa Townscape
Imizu City

C-1

The Uchikawa River runs throughthis port town. Ten characteristic
bridges can be seen on thepleasure boat cruise.
• 8 min walk from Shinmachiguchi Stationon the Man-yo Line

▲Iwase TownscapeToyama City

D-2

This quiet retro-style town contains
traditional houses. Take a look aroundthe area by tram from JR Toyama
Station or by pleasure boat (Fugan Suijo
Line) from the Fugan Canal Kansui Park.
• 10 min walk from Higashi-Iwase Stationon the Toyamako Line• 60 min by Fugan Water Line from Kansui Park• 20 min drive from JR Toyama Statioin▲Namerikawa Old Post Town

Namerika City

E-2

Namerikawa was a post town
on a highway where people andgoods circulated. You can see
traditional houses lined up along
the street and other National
Tangible Cultural Assets.
• 20 min walk or 10 min by bus from
Namerikawa Station on the Ainokaze
Toyama Railway

Owara Kaze-no-bon

Asahi Funakawa
Spring Quartet(early Apr.)▶

NatureFestival

Asahi Town

F-1

A pastoral scenery ofcherry blossoms, tulips
and rapini blossoms
against a background of
Mt. Shirouma and Mt. Asahi. There are 280 cherrytrees over a distance of 1,200 m on both sides of
the Funakawa River. During the cherry blossom
season, the light from bonfires creates a fantastic
night view.

Toyama City

C-3▶

Sep. 1st to 3rdThis festival with a history of about
300 years features a nighttime
dance performance to a plaintive
melody played with shamisen
and Chinese fiddles. Visitors arecharmed by thegraceful dancers on
Oct. 1st
the street decorated
with thousands ofpaper lanterns.

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 0 min by shuttle bus from Tomari Station on the Ainokaze Toyama
Railway▲Shinminato Hikiyama Festival◀‌Tonami Tulip Fair (late Apr. to early May)

Tonami City

B-2

Three million colorful tulips bloom in thepark. The many highlights of the fair include
impressive geoglyphs created by tulips and atulip corridor.

C-1

Thirteen floats, the largest number in the prefecture, arecarried through the town. The scene of floats turning at thecorners of narrow streets is very impressive.

Thirty-three Japanese festivals in which floats are carried through the town are registered as UNESCO
intangible cultural heritage. These include three festivals in Toyama.
May 1st◀Tulip Shikisai-kan

Imizu City

May 4th to 5thAug. 1st Fri. and Sat.

▲Takaoka Mikurumayama
Takaoka City
Festival B-2▲Johana Hikiyama
Nanto City
Festival A-3▲Tatemon Festival

Seven floats featuring goldand lacquer decorations areparaded around the town. The
highlight of the festival is when
all seven floats come together.

Six floats decorated withgorgeous workmanship andengravings are paraded aroundthe town. The “Iori-uta” folksong is sung to the music ofshamisen on the leading float.

Tonami City

B-2

This is the only garden in the world in which
tulips bloom all year round. Here, you can learn
about tulip-related history and culture.
• 15 min walk from JR Tonami Station• 5 min drive from the Tonami IC on the Hokuriku Expressway▲‌Nyuzen Flower Road
(mid to late Apr.)

Nyuzen Town

F-1

Colorful tulips cover thefield like a carpet, against abackground of Northern Alps
with lingering snow.
*The event venuechanges every year.
Please check the website
beforehand.

▲‌Tonami Yume no Taira
Cosmos Watching(early to mid Oct.)

Tonami City

B-3

One million cosmos flowers
cover the Yume no Taira ski
resort slopes. From the ski
lift, you can see dispersed
settlements, as well as thecosmos flowers.

▲Matsukawa River
Toyama City
Cruises D-2
Come enjoy a boat cruise, which
offers views of cherry blossoms
in spring, fresh greenery insummer, and colored leaves inautumn.
• 10 min walk from Toyama Station• 20 min drive from the Tonami IC on the
Hokuriku Expressway◀‌Sankyoson (Dispersed settlement)
Tonami City
Observation Deck B-3
Here, you can enjoy the beautiful view of dispersed
settlements and rice fields. When the fields arefilled with water, the sunset is reflected on them,producing a fantastic scene.

Tonami City

B-3

E-2

This is a traditional festival topray for a bountiful fishing catchand safe navigation. Seven“Tatemon” (a 16m-high polewith 90 lanterns) are carriedalong the street, producing a
lively, splendid scene. This is asummer feature in Uozu.

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design (TAD)

Toyama City

D-2▼

Variousartworks andworld-famous
paintings
from artists
such asPicasso as well as posters andfamous designer chairs are on
exhibit. You can see the Tateyama
mountain range from the rooftop
garden, which has play equipmentthat can be enjoyed by families, using
all five senses.

Art• 15 min walk from the Toyama Station North Exit

◀Toyama Glass Art Museum• 25 min drive from JR Tonami Station• 20 min drive from the Tonami IC on the Hokuriku Expressway

Shogawa Gorge

Uozu City

Toyama City

D-2

This modern museum was designed by Kengo
Kuma, a world-famous architect. It exhibits
modern glass art including installation works by
the famous glass sculptor, Dale Chihuly.

▶

Shogawa Gorge is designated as a Prefectural
Park. Cruising along the Shogawa River is agood way to enjoy the beautiful scenery offeredby each season.

• Take the tram from Toyama Station and get off at “Nishi-cho”.

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 0 min drive from the Tonami IC on the Hokuriku Expressway◀Shogawa Hot Spring Resort

Tonami City

B-3

There is a row of hot-spring inns and hotels along the Shogawa River. Fromearly summer to autumn, they serve grilled sweetfish, a local specialty.
• 35 min by bus from JR Tonami Station on the bus towards Shogawa-machi• 15 min drive from the Tonami IC on the Hokuriku ExpresswayⒸ藤子プロ▲‌Japanese Cedars ofNyuzen Town
Sugisawa Swamp F-1
Japanese cedar tree branches fellto the ground due to heavy snow,
and then took root and produced
a lot of new tree trunks.
•1
 0 min drive from Nyuzen Station on the
Ainokaze Toyama Railway•1
 5 min drive from the Nyuzen Smart IC
on the Hokuriku Expressway▲Miyajima Gorge

Oyabe City

A-2

This healing spot features
the sounds of waterfalls andrustling leaves. Negative ionsfrom the waterfalls refresh
visitors.
• 20 min drive from Isurugi Station on the
Ainokaze Toyama Railway▲‌Inabayama Observation Deck
Oyabe City

A-2

With a cattle ranch and playgroundequipment, this observation deck
also affords a commanding view ofscattered houses on the Tonami plain
and the Tateyama mountain range.
• 25 min drive from Isurugi Station on the
Ainokaze Toyama Railway▲Fujiko F. Fujio Hometown Art Gallery

Takaoka City

B-2

The author of “Doraemon,” Fujiko F. Fujio, wasborn in Takaoka and lived there until the ageof 20. You can see the original versions of his
works and enjoy his manga.
• 2 min walk from JR Etchu-Nakagawa Station• 20 min drive from the Takaoka IC on the Noetsu ExpresswayⒸ藤子スタジオ▲‌Himi City Shiokaze Gallery(Fujiko Fujio Ⓐ Art Collection)

Himi City

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Fujiko Fujio Ⓐ, the author of “Ninja Hattori-kun”
and “Kaibutsu-kun,” was born in Himi City.
His original cartoon pieces and copies are on
display here.
• 6 min drive from JR Himi Station• 10 min drive from the Himi IC on the Noetsu Expressway• 1 h and 20 min from JR Toyama Station on the Toyama Buri-kaniBus. Get off at “Himi Gyoko-mae.”Toyama Bay, A Natural Fish Tank
Toyama Bay, with a depth of over 1,000 m, is referred
to as a natural fish tank. Nutritious snowmelt runs
down from the 3,000 m-high Tateyama Mountain
Range, making the bay an ideal place for various
kinds of fish to live. Also, its fishing areas are close totowns so fish are distributed fresh and can be eatenon the day of the catch.

Food

Toyama Black Ramen▶
This ramen has black salty soup and began as adish to help replenish sodium for manual laborers
who would sweat heavily. It’s pitch black, but tastes
different depending on the restaurant. Some are as
salty as they look and others are not.

◀Toyama Bay
Sushi◀Masuzushi (Trout Sushi)

Toyama Bay is blessedwith a variety of seafood
throughout the year. At
sushi bars in Toyama,
you can enjoy deliciously
fresh first-rate sushi
made from seasonal fishcaught from Toyama Bay.

Trout pickled with salt and vinegared rice, pressed
into sushi. Enjoy the different tasting products soldby each shop.

◀Sliced Raw Fish in Kelp
Fish and other seafood are sandwiched between
sheets of kelp and left for some time so the kelp
taste is absorbed into
the ingredients. White
fish in particular go
well with the kelp’s
taste, making it a very
popular product.

Yellowtail (Buri)▶
One of the best winter tastes from Toyama Bay. In particular,
the “Himi Kan Buri” (Himi winter yellowtail), with its firm yet
fatty flesh, is a famous high-grade fish.

Toyama RiceToyama rice is known for its excellent quality due to being grownwith snowmelt from the Japanese Northern Alps and fertile soil at
an appropriate temperature.

◀Fu-fu-fu
This rice has great flavor, umami
and sweetness. It doesn’t become
hard and keeps its
taste over time, so it’s
great for rice balls andsushi.

Local Toyama Sake▶
◀Yellowtail Shabushabu

There are many springs in Toyama and their quality spring water
is used to produce local sake with a clean taste.

This is a luxurious way of enjoying the taste ofyellowtail by removing an adequate amount of fat.

◀Firefly Squid
Firefly squid from Toyama
Bay are plump and theirfirm meat and rich innards
are delectable. Fireflysquid spoil quickly andcan rarely be eaten raw,
so please take the opportunity to enjoy fireflysquid sashimi in Toyama.

Firefly Squid Boat Tour▶(late March - early May)

▲Shinminato Kittokito Market

Imizu City

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▲Himi Banyagai

Himi City

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Fresh seafood from Shinminato Port such as
glass shrimp and red snow crab is sold here.

There are restaurants serving Himi specialties andshops selling fresh seafood from Toyama Bay.

• 20 min drive from the Kosugi IC on the Hokuriku Expressway• 40 min on the Toyama Buri-kani Bus from JR Toyama Station.
Get off at Shinminato Kittokito Ichiba.

• 5 min drive from JR Himi Station or 8-min drive from the Himi
IC on the Noetsu Expressway• 90 min on the Toyama Buri-kani Bus from JR Toyama Station.
Get off at Himi Banyagai.
• 35 min on the Waku-liner from JR Shin-Takaoka Station. Get
off at Himi Banyagai.

Namerikawa City

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Observe firefly squid fishing from a sightseeing boatand enjoy a fantastic view of firefly squid emitting
their mysterious light.
*Reservation required.
*Tour start and end dates differ each year.

▲‌Roadside Station “ComeImizu City
on Park Shinminato” C-2▲Seaside Station
Uozu City“Shinkiro” E-1

Dishes of glass shrimp and local
products are served and soldhere. Hamburgers and rice bowls
with glass shrimp are popular.

Fresh seafood is served and sold here.
Local products from Uozu are alsoavailable. A seafood barbeque is held
on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

• 10 min drive from the Kosugi IC on the
Hokuriku Expressway• 10 min drive from the Uozu IC on the
Hokuriku Expressway▲Fish Station “Ikuji”▲Red Snow CrabThis beautiful transparent pink shrimp
is known as the Jewel of Toyama Bay. Toyama
Bay is the only place that produces a large
enough amount of glass shrimp for trade. As
sashimi, they possess a soft texture and they
are also delicious and crunchy when deep-fried.

Red snow crabs from Toyama Bay are softand juicy with a refined sweetness. In the
Shinminato fishing port, you can enjoy the rareopportunity of seeing a daytime auction.
*Reservation required. (Closed at times)

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

June

July

Aug.

Yellowtail (Oct.-Feb.)

Sep.

• 30 min by bus from JR KurobeUnazukionsen Station• 15 min drive from the Kurobe IC on the
Hokuriku Expressway

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Yellowtail (Oct.-Feb.)

Red snow crab (Sep.-May)

Red snow crab (Sep.-May)

Firefly squid (Mar.-June)
Glass shrimp (Apr.-Nov.)

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Fresh seafood and souvenirs are
sold, and sushi and barbeque areserved here.

Seasons for eating fish from Toyama Bay *Approximate time for fishing▲Japanese Glass Shrimp

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Transportation services may be suspended due to COVID-19. Please check the latest information.

By train
Hokuriku Shinkansen (Hakutaka): 2 h 19 min (fastest time)

KurobeUnazukionsen

Hokuriku Shinkansen (Hakutaka): 2 h 42 min (fastest time)Tokyo

Shin-Takaoka

Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kagayaki, Hakutaka): 2 h 8 min (fastest time)

ToyamaHokuriku Line via Kosei Line (Thunderbird) (Transfer at Kanazawa) +Hokuriku Shinkansen (Hakutaka): 3 h 19 min (fastest time)Shin-Osaka

KurobeUnazukionsen

Hokuriku Line via Kosei Line (Thunderbird) (Transfer at Kanazawa) +Hokuriku Shinkansen (Hakutaka & Tsurugi): 2 h 52 min (fastest time)Shin-Takaoka

Hokuriku Line via Kosei Line (Thunderbird) (Transfer at Kanazawa) +Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kagayaki, Hakutaka, Tsurugi): 3 h (fastest time)

ToyamaTokaido Shinkansen (Hikari, Kodama) (Transfer at Maibara) + Hokuriku Line (Shirasagi) (Transfer at Kanazawa)+ Hokuriku Shinkansen (Hakutaka): 3 h 13 min (fastest time)
Tokaido Shinkansen (Hikari, Kodama) (Transfer at Maibara) +Hokuriku Line (Shirasagi) (Transfer at Kanazawa) +Hokuriku Shinkansen (Hakutaka, Tsurugi): 2 h 51 min (fastest time)

NagoyaTakayama Line (Wide View Hida): 3 h 47 min (fastest time)
Tokaido Shinkansen (Hikari, Kodama) (Transfer at Maibara) +Hokuriku Line (Shirasagi) (Transfer at Kanazawa) +Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kagayaki, Hakutaka, Tsurugi): 2 h 56 min (fastest time)

KurobeUnazukionsen
Shin-Takaoka

ToyamaBy plane
2 h 25 min

Dalian2 h 20 min

Shanghai1 h 40 min

Seoul

3h

Taipei1 h / Four round trips per day

Haneda Airport
New Chitose Airport(Sapporo)

1 h 30 min / One round trip per day

ToyamaKitokito
AirportBy car or express bus
From Tokyo

By car: 4 h 50 min (via the Kan-etsu Expressway, Joshin-etsu Expressway and Hokuriku Expressway)
Express bus: 6 h 30 min (Shinjuku Bus Terminal / Ikebukuro Station East Exit – Toyama Station)

From Osaka

By car: 4 h 15 min (via the Meishin Expressway and Hokuriku Expressway)
Express bus: 5 h 35 min (overnight bus: 8 h) (Hankyu Sanbangai Bus Terminal – Toyama Station)

From Nagoya

By car: 3 h (via the Meishin Expressway, Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway and Hokuriku Expressway)
Express bus: 3 h 40 min (Nagoya Meitetsu Bus Center – Toyama Station)

Tourism Information in Toyama

Research“Tourism Information in Toyama” (official site)

Toyama Prefecture

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