Sights in Toyama
Masunosushi Matsukawa
"Masunosushi" or "masuzushi" is one of Toyama’s most famous local foods. This type of sushi consists of sushi rice topped with fresh trout, which is wrapped in
Masunosushi Honpo Minamoto
This sushi shop specializes in "masunosushi" or "masuzushi", a famous local dish in Toyama. It consists of sushi rice topped with trout, wrapped in green bamboo
Toyama Glass Studio
At this glass studio, visitors can watch glassworkers creating their masterpieces, buy original pieces and even make their own original blown glass or paperweig
Hotel Dormy Inn Toyama
Just a few paces from Toyama Castle, this casual hotel offers its guests a "tennen onsen", or natural hot spring bath. Convenient amenities make this suitable
Toyama Station
First opened in 1899, this is the largest train terminal in Toyama city. The building includes a department store, food hall and restaurants serving Toyama's fa
Sushi Ei
Founded in 1948, this sushi restaurant serves fresh seafood and is renowned for its long history. With just one shop in the beginning, they have now expanded to
Ogiichi Masuzushi
This small shop is no regular sushi restaurant. Here, they sell so-called masuzushi, a large round of sushi rice topped with fresh regional trout and wrapped up
D&Department Toyama
With a concept of "long life design", this shop sells regional arts and crafts, as well as furniture and homeware, all designed to accompany you for the rest of
Sato Memorial Art Museum of Toyama
One of two museums on the Toyama Castle grounds, this structure opened in 1951 and houses the private collection of Sukekuro Sato. This entrepreneur was also a
Hotaruika Museum
This unique firefly squid museum is located directly on the coast of Toyama Bay and is one of Nerikawa City's main attractions. Here, visitors learn all about t
Shiroebitei
Located right beside Toyama station, this restaurant serves one of Toyama's signature produce: shiroebi, white shimp. Shiroebitei's two best-known dishes are sh
Sushi Tama
This restaurant is a local chain of “conveyor belt” (kaiten sushi) sushi restaurants. Each plate is designated with a price and at the end, the server will tall
Toyama Castle
Originally built in 1543, the Toyama Castle grounds have been converted into a public park with free access. The castle was destroyed and rebuilt four times bet
Toyama Glass Art Museum
A short walk from Nishicho Station, this museum features collections of works by local artists in its permanent collection and, throughout the year, holds speci
Imizu Jinja Shrine
Located next to Takaoka Old Castle Park, this used to be the most important Shinto shrine in the former Etchu province, now Toyama Prefecture. The provincial ca
Han Bun Ko
Han Bun Ko is a factory, workshop space and handmade souvenir shop situated in Takaoka City. It is a part of the worldwide trend of maker spaces. You can learn
Green Hotel Kisen
This traditional Japanese ryokan (inn) features a natural hot spring. Usually, ryokans only provide futons, but Green Hotel Kisen also offers beds. One-day visi