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
Lake Arimine
Arimine Lake is an artificial lake created by the construction of Arimine Dam, a giant dam which was constructed over a 5-year period. This area is designated as Arimine Prefectural Nature Park and has variety of outd...
Shoumyou Waterfall
Shoumyou Waterfall is the tallest water fall in Japan (350m) and is chosen as one of the "best 100 waterfalls in Japan." The water falls in four steps. The basin of the water fall is about 60m in diameter. In early sp...
Kurobe Dam
Kurobe Lake is an artificial lake which was made with the completion of Kurobe Dam in 1963. The quiet lake surface reflects the figures of Tateyama Mountain Range and Ushirotateyama Mountain Range. Sightseeing boats o...
Tateyama Museum of Toyama
This is a unique museum where you can learn the relationship between nature and people while deepening knowledge on Tateyama. The museum consists of various facilities and areas such as the Exhibition Hall (study are...
Tateyama Sanroku Ski Field
Tateyama Sanroku Ski Field is a ski resort which consists of three ski fields - Awasuno, Raichou Valley, and Gokuraku-zaka. In the Tateyama Sanroku Family Trip Village which is next to the Raichou Valley, camping and ...