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
Iox-Arosa Ski Field
This is a European style ski field which is aligned with Arosa Ski Field in Switzerland. At the foot of the mountain, there is a cottage village called Iox-Walt, and a hot spring resort facility called Iox-Klum.
The Great Buddha of Takaoka
This Buddha boasts a long history and is one of the three great buddhas in Japan, along with the ones in Nara and Kamakura. It was built over a period of 30 years by incorporating the best of traditional casting techn...
Imizu City Oshima Museum of Picture Books
This museum aims to provide information and culture about picture books to the whole nation, as well as to contribute toward the development of cultural town where children's creativity is developed and their hearts a...
Pottery Workshop "Takumi-no-sato"
Recommended for those who want to experience pottery making. The instructors here will teach you how to make everyday pottery ware. Pottery class/9:00～, 13:00～
Hakaoka City Manyo History Hall
This facility collects, organizes, investigates and researches information and documents on the Manyoshu and the time it was written. There is a reproduction of the Yakamochi Theater, in which Otomo no Yakamichi was ...