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
Kintarou Hot Springs
Kintarou hot spring has one of the largest indoor rock baths in Japan. The hot spring is a rare one which is a mixture of sodium spring and sulfur spring.
Unazuki Beer Hall
"Unazuki Beer" is a local beer which is made using the great water of Kurobe according to German manufacturing methods. Visitors can enjoy a meal with beer, while looking at the manufacturing process. There is also a ...
Crossland Tower
This amusement and communication area has the 18m tall Crossland Tower as its symbol. From the top of the tower, one can enjoy a grand view of the pastoral sceneryof Sankyo village, various forms of architectures, the...
The Museum of Modern Art, Toyama
This museum features a large exhibition space in a building, which has white granite and mirror glass as walls. This looks great against the greenery outside. It is a representative facility in Toyama prefecture, whic...
The Suiboku Museum, Toyama
The museum displays works adorned with the beauty of Japanese culture, which has been cultivated in the long tradition of Japanese art, such as India ink painting, folding screens, and picture scrolls. The works made ...