What to know
Toyama City (富山) is the largest city and capital of Toyama Prefecture in the Hokuriku Region of northern Chubu. Once a castle town, it has long been a center for medicine. Thanks to its location on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Toyama is a convenient stop for travelers heading to nearby attractions like the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
Activities and attractions
Toyama Glass Art MuseumModern glass art in a futuristic building
Toyama Folkcraft VillageA collection of multiple museums
Toyama Castle ParkHome to a reconstructed castle tower
Ikedaya Yasubei ShotenTraditional medicine shop in downtown Toyama
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteSpectacular route through the Northern Alps
Shirakawa-go and GokayamaMountainous region, known for its farmhouses
Kurobe GorgeScenic gorge with a small sightseeing train
Noto PeninsulaRural peninsula with beautiful coastlines
TakaokaFamous for its bronze casting industry