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  • July 21, 2018

    Unazuki Onsen

    The Central Japanese Alps are not only famous for the beautiful snow capped mountains of the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine but also the valleys and gorges created from the streams and river following from t...
  • January 18, 2018

    Tateyama Mountains: Top 3 Viewing Spots

    Visitors to Toyama will be struck by the impressive sight of the Tateyama Mountains running across the horizon. Located at the northern of the Hida Mountain Range – often referred to as the North Jap...
  • January 17, 2018

    Toyama Bay Seafood

    Nestled between the Tateyama Mountains and Toyama Bay, Toyama City is one of the best places in Japan to enjoy freshly-caught seafood. Most famous for its ‘Toyama Bay Sushi’, the fishing waters off t...
  • January 20, 2018

    Toyama Castle Ruin Park

    Toyama Castle Park sits on the ruins of what once was Toyama Castle. First constructed in 1543, the castle served as the base of the ruling Maeda clan until the Meiji Period, when it was dismantled a...
  • January 19, 2018

    Toyama Glass Art Museum

    The Toyama Glass Art Museum is located nearby Toyama Station and exhibits a large collection of stunning glass artworks from around the world. Both permanent and temporary exhibitions provide stunnin...
  • January 17, 2018

    Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten (Traditional Chemist)

    Located only a short distance from Toyama Station, Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten is a traditional chemist selling a wide variety of traditional remedies including Japanese and Chinese medicines.Tr...
  • January 15, 2018

    Takaoka Great Buddha

    The city of Takaoka is often skipped over, with travelers instead preferring Kanazawa or Toyama. There is so much history and beauty in the city that make for a great full day of sight-seeing. The ce...
  • December 31, 2017

    Kanazawa Castle Park

    Adjoining Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park is an expansive area including the city’s reconstructed castle structures. For around 300 years and the end of Edo Period, the castle was the strongho...
  • December 25, 2017

    Nagamachi Samurai District

    Wandering the streets of the Nagamachi Samurai District visitors can get a sense of the old city and the important role of the samurai-class that once resided in this area. Located nearby Kanazawa Ca...