25 THINGS TO DO AROUND TOYAMA & WHERE TO STAY

Readily accessible using the Hokuriku Shinkansen line running from Tokyo to Kanazawa, Toyama is blessed with both mountains and beautiful coastline, some of Central Japan's most iconic experiences and landscapes and some of Japan's best seafood.

STAY IN TOYAMA

Toyama is a great base from where to explore the region including the Alpine Route and Amaharashi Coast.

TATEYAMA-KUROBE ALPINE ROUTE

Open from April until November, the Alpine Route opens-up one of Japan's most iconic mountain landscapes.

KUROBE-GORGE RAILWAY

Regarded as one of Japan's most scenic rail lines, Kurobe-Gorge Railway can also be enjoyed from April to November.

SNOW WALLS OF TATEYAMA-KUROBE TOUR

From April to June, join our always popular Snow Walls of Tateyama tour operating from Nagano and Hakuba.

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25 Things to Do Around the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route & Where To Stay

Open from mid-April until mid-November, the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route is one of Ja…

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25 Things to Do Around Toyama & Where to Stay

While the port city of Toyama somewhat lives in the shadow of nearby Kanazawa and is …

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Best Places to Stay in Omachi

Omachi offers travelers a good range of accommodation options including Western-style…

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Best Places to Stay Around the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route

The Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route can be approached from either Nagano or Toyama with …

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Best Places to Stay in Toyama

Toyama offers visitors a good range of accommodation options including large to mid-s…

Tours

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[Spring Only] 1-Day Tour from Nagano: Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route

Spots:
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Pick-up:
Nagano City
Drop-off:
Nagano City
¥30,000
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[Summer/Autumn only] Tateyama-Kurobe Tour: Walking on the 'Roof of Japan'

Spots:
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Pick-up:
Nagano City
Drop-off:
Nagano City
¥30,000
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1 Day Tour from Kanazawa & Toyama: Tateyama Alpine Route Snow Wall and Mysterious Valley

Spots:
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Pick-up:
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¥30,000
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1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village

Spots:
KanazawaShirakawago
Pick-up:
Kanazawa
Drop-off:
TakayamaKanazawa
¥23,800 / 25,800
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1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen

Spots:
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Pick-up:
Kanazawa
Drop-off:
Kanazawa
¥30,000 / 24,000
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1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Beautiful Amaharashi, A Big Buddha and the Shokawa Valley River Cruise

Spots:
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Pick-up:
Kanazawa
Drop-off:
Kanazawa
¥23,800
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[Spring Only] Day Tour from Kanazawa and Toyama: The Spring Quartet of Flowers and Mountain Cherry Blossoms

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Pick-up:
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Drop-off:
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¥25,800 / 23,800
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[Spring Only] 1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Tonami's Terrific Tulips and the UNESCO site of Gokayama

Spots:
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Pick-up:
Kanazawa
Drop-off:
Kanazawa
¥23,800
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1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Takaoka's Temples, Metalworking and Mountain Views

Spots:
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Pick-up:
Kanazawa
Drop-off:
Kanazawa
¥21,000
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1 Day Tour in Toyama: Stunning Streetscapes, Beautiful Views and Local History

Spots:
Toyama
Pick-up:
Toyama
Drop-off:
Toyama
¥19,800
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How to Get to and Around Omachi

As the gateway to the famous Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route of Chubu Sangaku National P…

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How to Get to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route

Open to the public from mid-April until mid-November each year, the Tateyama-Kurobe A…

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How to Get to Toyama

As a stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line running from Tokyo to Tsuruga through Kanaz…

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How To Get To The Kurobe Gorge

Accessed via the hot spring town of Unazuki Onsen in Toyama Prefecture, Kurobe Gorge …

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Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo--Nagano--Toyama--Kanazawa--Tsuruga)

Known by many international visitors simply as the ‘Bullet Train’, Japan’s 'Shinkanse…

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Hokuriku Shinkansen Timetable

The Hokuriku Shinkansen Line runs from Tokyo Station to Tsuruga Station and is one of…

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Nagano Station

Conveniently located in the centre of Nagano City, Nagano Station is the busiest tran…

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Limited Express Hida (Nagoya--Takayama--Toyama)

Running from Nagoya Station to Takayama Station - with some services continuing direc…

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Limited Express Hida Timetable

The Limited Express Hida operates from Nagoya Station to Takayama Station with some s…

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Toyama Chiho Railway (Toyama--Tateyama)

Running from Dentestu Toyama Station – located within easy walking distance of Toyama…

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Kurobe Gorge Railway Timetable

Open to the public from mid-April to late-November, the Kurobe Gorge Railway can be a…

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Toyama Airport

Located less than 10km from central Toyama, Toyama Airport (TOY) – also known as Toya…

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Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station

Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station is a small station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line runnin…

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Unazuki Station

Unazuki Station is a small station and terminus of the Kurobe Gorge Railway. Located …

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Tateyama Station

Tateyama Station is a small but busy station and terminus of the Toyama Chiho Railway…

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Ogizawa Station

Ogizawa Station is one of two starting points for ascending the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpin…

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Toyama Station

Located in Toyama Prefecture, Toyama Station is an important transport hub nearby Kan…

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Express Bus From Takayama to Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa

The Nohi Bus Company is the go-to bus operator in Takayama City, connecting visitors …

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Express Bus Timetable From Takayama to Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa

The Nohi Bus Company operates express bus services between Takayama and several major…
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Activities

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The Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe

Rising over 3000 meters above sea level, Mt Tate is one of Japan’s highest mountains.…
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Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route

The Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route can rightly lay claim to being one of Japan’s most i…
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Ride the Kurobe Gorge Railway

Running 20km from Unazuki Station to Keyakidaira Station, the Kurobe Gorge Railway is…
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Amaharashi Coast

The Bay of Toyama stretches 147 kilometers across Toyama prefecture, which beautiful …
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Ashikuraji - On the Spiritual Road to Mt. Tateyama

One of the most visited sites in all of Toyama is the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route. T…
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Gokayama

Often overshadowed by Shirakawago, Gokayama is the other half of the UNESCO World Her…
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Water Activities at Three Lakes of Nishina

Located 13 kilometers directly north of Shinano-Omachi Station, the Three Nishina Lak…
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Inami - Woodcarving Town

A small town nestled up next to the mountains, Inami punches far above its weight. Th…
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Shomyo Falls

The famous Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route stretches 37.2 kilometers across the Central …
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Kurobe Dam

The famous Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route stretches 37.2 kilometers across the Central …
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Unazuki Onsen

The Central Japanese Alps are not only famous for the beautiful snow capped mountains…
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Tateyama Mountains: Top 3 Viewing Spots

Visitors to Toyama will be struck by the impressive sight of the Tateyama Mountains r…
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Toyama Bay Seafood

Nestled between the Tateyama Mountains and Toyama Bay, Toyama City is one of the best…
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Toyama Castle Ruin Park

Toyama Castle Park sits on the ruins of what once was Toyama Castle. First constructe…
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Toyama Glass Art Museum

The Toyama Glass Art Museum is located nearby Toyama Station and exhibits a large col…
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Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten (Traditional Chemist)

Located only a short distance from Toyama Station, Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten is a tradit…
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Takaoka Great Buddha

The city of Takaoka is often skipped over, with travelers instead preferring Kanazawa…
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Zuiryuji Temple

The small city of Takaoka is often skipped over, with travelers going to either Kanaz…
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The Northern Alps Art Festival

The Northern Alps International Art Festival is the largest international art festiva…
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Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival

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