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
Uozu Aquarium
The aquarium was opened in 1981 in Uozu General Park facing the Japan Sea. Using the theme "From the stream in the northern Alps to the deep sea of the Japan Sea," the aquarium houses many fish from around Toyama Bay ...