Majestic mountain vistas, breathtaking coastal views, and an ambience woven by history and the four seasons -- here you can enjoy the varied flavors of the changing seasons amid historical townscapes. You'll find many things to see, along with convenient access. We welcome you to Chubu, where you're sure to have a thrilling trip!
Toyama
Savor the Majesty of the Great Outdoors along with Tasty Food from Land and Sea
One attraction of Toyama Prefecture, located near the center of the Japanese archipelago, is its dynamic natural scenery that varies in altitude by some 4,000 meters, from the towering 3,000-meter peaks of the Tateyama mountain range to depths of greater than 1,000 meters below sea level in Toyama Bay.
Major specialty products : Firefly squid, Japanese amberjack, trout sushi, Himi udon noodles
Number one in Japan for : Production of tulip bulbs, production of wooden baseball bats, Kurobe Dam (the highest dam in Japan)
Sightseeing destinations : Toyama Prefectural Tourism Association
Ecchuyatsuo Hikiyama Exhibition Hall （Ecchuyatsuo Tourism Center)
Yaotsuhikiyama, which was the flower of the chonin culture during the luxurious Edo period, is displayed here. Also in the annex hall, Owara Dance can be performed on the stage when a group reservation is made.
Botanical Gardens of Toyama
The park is divided by two different zones of "Plants from the World" and "Plants from Japan," which includes a greenhouse with tropical plants, Chinese plants or tropical fruit trees as well as a cool room displayin...
Kitamae Ship Cargo-vessel Wholesaler "Mori Family Residence"
The trade conducted by Kitamae ships, which were active in the Japan Sea, brought great wealth and culture to Higashiiwase Port from the end of Edo period through to the Meiji period. Kitamae Ships Cargo-vessel Wholes...
Ana-no-tani Spiritual Ground
This place is known as a spiritual ground from ancient times and many practitioners and monks reached enlightenment here. There are three caves and the stone statue of Medicine Buddha is enshrined in front of the firs...
Tateyama Caldera Sabou Museum
In Tateyama Caldera, which is located in the water-source portion of Jouganji River next to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, soil-erosion control works has been conducted for almost 90 years to protect the Toyama Pla...