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2024 Tateyama Kurobe Snow Valley Festival

Experience the breathtaking snow walls up close, reaching up to 20 meters high.

Toyama / Spring festivals & Events

Midagahara Hotel

Located at an elevation of 1,930 meters, this highland hotel is nestled amidst the great outdoors.

Toyama / Hotels

Kurobe Gorge

Take a ride on a trolley train to a secluded area with a spectacular view.

Toyama / Nature Spots

• 17 Jan 2023

  [Encounter an overwhelmingly beautiful natural landscape] Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route Tourist Guide

  On the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, which runs through the 3,000-meter-high mountains of the Northern Alps, you can easily enjoy the dynamic scenery of the four seasons. This section provides all the information you need to enjoy the scenery of the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, as well as highlights and recommended accommodations.

Tateyama Ropeway

The longest single-span ropeway in Japan, connecting Kurobedaira and Daikanbo.

Toyama / Ropeway

Tateyama Cable Car

This cable car connects Tateyama Station and Bijodaira Station on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

Toyama / Trains & Subway

Tateyama Highland Bus

This route bus connects Bijodaira and Murodo on the mountainous sightseeing route "Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route."

Toyama / Buses

Asahi Funakawa Spring Quartet

A magical week swept in by the winds of the great outdoors!

Toyama / Nature Spots

• 31 May 2023

  A 2-Day, Full-Sensory Cycling Course through the Great Outdoors with Glittering Views of the Sea of Japan

  Get in gear for a scenic, cycling adventure around the city of Itoigawa in Niigata Prefecture, a destination hugged by ocean and mountain landscapes, set against the Sea of Japan. Your trip will span two days, zipping across the well-maintained Kubiki Cycling Road and the Toyama Bay Coastal Cycling Course. For those looking for unforgettably dynamic mountain views, there's even a “mountainside route” that tracks down from Shinano Omachi Station with plenty of rich mountain views. Let's embark on a scenic cycling journey where you can feel the nature of the Sea of Japan at your fingertips!

Hotel Tateyama

A mountain resort surrounded by Alpine wilderness.

Toyama / Hotels

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Senjuso

A peaceful hot-spring inn located at the entrance of the Alpine Route.

Toyama / Inns

Nousaku

Try metal-casting with a 400-year-old traditional method at the historical shop.

Toyama / Experiences Facilities

Meiso no Sato (Meditation Resort)

Relax your body and soul in the soothing space known as a spiritual place.

Toyama / Experiences Facilities

Matsukawa Pleasure Boat

You can enjoy the seasonal scenery and historical tours.

Toyama

HOTARUIKA MUSEUM

Learn about “Hotaruika” a firefly squid, which is said to be the mystery of Toyama Bay, by seeing and touching.

Toyama / Museums

Koshinokuni Museum of Literature

Promotes the charm of artists and works associated with Toyama Prefecture.

Toyama / Museums

Yokamachi Dori

Visit the lovely temple town and enjoy the national traditional craft, Inami wood carvings.

Toyama / Famous Places

Takaoka Kojo Park

A moated park with lush nature in the heart of the city.

Toyama / Parks & Gardens

Hokugin Galerie Millet

Casually enjoy the world’s famous art in a town arcade.

Toyama / Museums

Shogawa Gorge

You can enjoy the spectacular scenery of nature from the boat.

Toyama / Nature Spots

Kanayamachi

Stroll through the refined townscape with the traditional latticework homes and cobblestones.

Toyama / Famous Places

Kaiwomaru Park

A bay area centered around the sailing ship "Lady of the Sea".

Toyama / Parks & Gardens

• 25 Jan 2023

  The best place to go on a bike trip in Japan! Six cycling routes filled with the charms of Japan

  Let us introduce you to the six cycle routes and their respective highlights.

Toyama Museum of Art and Design

A place to share the brilliance of art and design.

Toyama / Museums

Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten

The shop with the tradition to let you “sit down.” Learn about Toyama’s medicines and its history.

Toyama / Experiences Facilities

Shinminato Kittokito Ichiba Fisherman’s Wharf

Enjoy freshly caught seafood and shopping at the "Kittokito" (Toyama dialect for "fresh") market.

Toyama / Shopping Streets

Kitamae-bune Kaisen Wholesale Street

Stroll the retro town prospered from Kitamae boat trading during Edo and Meiji Periods.

Toyama / Famous Places

Toyama Glass Art Museum

The attraction of glass art is transmitted from the city of glass.

Toyama / Museums

• 14 Sep 2023

  Ignite the Soul at this Coveted Tour in Toyama, the City of Glass

  Join this exclusive tour for a deep dive into the sought-ofter allures of Toyama City. With glass-making and more, here’s a breakdown of the types of craftsmanship you can expect along the way!