Prefecture guide
Toyama
富山県
Between the Japan Alps and Toyama Bay, known for the snow walls of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Gorge and very fresh seafood.
- places to see
- 46
- town guides
- 3
- protected local foods
- 3
- traditional crafts
- 7
- Japan Heritage stories
- 4
Map of Toyama
Tap a pin to see the place, or a town name for its guide. You can switch on places to eat and stay too.
Places to see in Toyama
Jobenoma Site
じょうべのま遺跡A historic site in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Ozakai Cave Dwelling Site
大境洞窟住居跡A historic site in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
- Toyama city
Toyama Municipal Folk Museum
富山市郷土博物館A museum in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Yanagida Nunooyama Kofun
柳田布尾山古墳An ancient burial mound in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
- Takaoka
Keta Shrine
気多神社A Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
- Takaoka
Takaoka Kojo Zoo
高岡古城公園動物園A zoo in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Uozu Buried Forest Museum
魚津埋没林博物館A museum in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
- Takaoka
Ariiso Sho Hachimangu
有礒正八幡宮A Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
- Toyama city
Toyama Municipal Folkcraft Village
富山市民俗民芸村A museum in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
- Toyama city
Toyama Prefectural Center for Archaeological Operations
富山県埋蔵文化財センターA historic site in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Fudodo Site
不動堂遺跡A historic site in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
- Toyama city
Kitadai Site
北代遺跡A historic site in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Town guides in Toyama
The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.
Taste of Toyama
Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.
Traditional crafts of Toyama
Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.
Weather in Kanazawa this week
Today
24 Oct
Rain
High 20°CLow 15°C
Sun
25 Oct
Rain
High 23°CLow 17°C
Rain 80%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 20°CLow 14°C
Rain 80%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 22°CLow 14°C
Rain 60%
Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.
Explore by interest
Japan Heritage stories
Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.
Good to know
- The Alpine Route is usually open from mid April to November, with the snow walls in spring.
- Gokayama has thatched gassho-style villages that are quieter than Shirakawa-go.
- Toyama Bay is known for white shrimp and firefly squid in spring.
Questions travellers ask
How do I get to Toyama?
The Hokuriku Shinkansen takes about two hours from Tokyo to Toyama Station. From Osaka or Kyoto, take the Thunderbird limited express and change to the Hokuriku Shinkansen at Tsuruga, about three hours in total.
When can I see the snow walls on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?
In spring, when the route reopens after winter and the snow corridor at Murodo has walls up to about 20 meters high. Summer is for hiking the Tateyama mountains and visiting Kurobe Dam, Japan's tallest, and October brings autumn colors in Kurobe Gorge.
What should I eat in Toyama?
Hotaruika, firefly squid, caught in Toyama Bay from April to June and eaten as sashimi, marinated in soy sauce or with vinegared miso. Shiro ebi, the delicate white shrimp of Toyama Bay, is best as sushi or over rice.
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