[Toyama ]7 recommended tourist attractions you must see when you visit Toyama!
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2021-12-28 Management office
Toyama has many scenic spots filled with the charms of Toyama. There is a wealth of beautiful scenery, including textbook-perfect views and spots where numerous legends remain, so be sure to visit them when you are sightseeing in Toyama.
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Kurobe Dam
The Kurobe Dam is dedicated to hydroelectric power generation and is the tallest dam in Japan.
The Kurobe Dam is famous for its water spray for tourists, which sprays 10 tons of water per second from the highest point in Japan (186 meters). The area is quickly covered with a spray of water, and on a clear day, a rainbow can even be seen. The view from the observatory is great, but viewing from the new observation plaza or Rainbow Terrace is also recommended.
You can also play around Kurobe Dam!
There are mountain streams and Lake Kurobe, where you can enjoy nature to the fullest, and there are also sightseeing boats at Lake Kurobe. A stroll around the emerald green Kurobe Lake while viewing the Northern Alps is also recommended. It is like a secluded area, and the well-maintained forest is easy to walk through and beautiful, so you can enjoy it as if you were hiking. There is also Kurobe Gorge and other places nearby, which are also recommended for those who are brave enough.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Kurobe Dam
Address: Ashikuraji, Tateyama-cho, Nakashinagawa-gun, Toyama 930-1406
Phone number: 0261-22-0804
Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open daily from mid-April to November (subject to change depending on conditions)
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Kurobe Dam is the tallest dam in Japan. The sight of water spurting out at 10 tons per second from the highest point in Japan is a must-see.
URL：https://www.kurobe-dam.com/
Kurobe Gorge
Kurobe Gorge is also the deepest V-shaped valley in Japan. The valley was created by erosion and is a steep gorge. It used to be an unexplored region, but it has become a tourist attraction since the railroad came through and allowed visitors to go deep into the canyon. A trolley train carries tourists, and the sight of the train passing over the bridge is a nostalgic scene. Of course, you can also take a ride on the trolley train. It is a sightseeing spot where visitors can experience the flavors of each of the four seasons.
If you are brave enough, you can also go down the lower corridor!
If you are brave enough, you should definitely walk down and see the lower corridor. The path is only passable for one month out of the year, but it is the most unexplored of unexplored areas. The trail is a foot-deep, narrow passageway with only ropes to guide you along the way. The trail is a short walk up a narrow passageway with a rope that is so high that it is hard to move your feet, and the scenic area directly next to it offers a spectacular view. There is a hot spring at the end of the trail, where you can take a bath and return home. However, mountaineering clothes and helmets are required for this course. Once you reach the destination, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Kurobe Gorge
Address: Funami Akinichinzawa, Unazuki-cho, Kurobe-shi, Toyama 938-0179
Phone number: 0765-57-2851
Hours of Operation:
Closed: No service from December to April
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This V-shaped valley is the deepest in Japan. Beautiful scenery can be seen from the trolley train and the lower corridor.
URL：https://www.info-toyama.com/spot/51066/
Aikura Gassho-Zukuri Village
Toyama Prefecture's World Heritage Site, Ainokura Gassho-Zukuri Village, is a distinctive village that has existed since the Edo period.
The triangular roofs are a distinctive feature of these houses, and the shape of these houses is a wisdom of life unique to snowy regions, and the history of the deep-snow region has been preserved in this village. The roofing is changed every few years, making it a valuable building. The snow-mochi forest that protects the houses from avalanches also remains, making the village a nostalgic sightseeing spot.
Recommended during snowy season.
In fact, 23 gassho-zukuri houses are inhabited and people continue to live in them as in the past.
And during the snowy season, it creates an even more nostalgic atmosphere. The area is also illuminated by lights depending on the season, so it is recommended to compare the daytime and nighttime appearances.
It has become a precious place that can be described as a Japanese satoyama.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Ainokura Gassho-Zukuri Village
Address: 〒939-1915 611 Aikura, Nanto-shi, Toyama
Phone number: 0763-66-2123
Business hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The Ainokura Gassho-Zukuri Village is a World Heritage Site. It is a sightseeing spot in Toyama where you can fully experience the nostalgic atmosphere.
URL：https://gokayama-info.jp/
Rainy Coast
Amehare Beach is a beach where you can see the shallow sea and the Tateyama Mountain Range beyond.
It has become a popular tourist attraction where you can see very beautiful scenic spots. It is crowded with many people on New Year's Day, as the first sunrise can be seen beautifully. It is also a famous photo spot because the train passes right next to the coastline. Of course, if you take the train to see the Amehara Coast, you can see the spectacular scenery beautifully from the window.
There are also spots such as male and female rocks!
There are also sightseeing spots such as Otokoiwa (male rock) and Onnaiwa (female rock), which peek out of the sea, and Yoshitsune's fringing rock, where the legend of Yoshitsune still remains. It is also famous as a historical spot mentioned in the Manyoshu (The Anthology of Myriad Leaves). Please enjoy the endless ocean view. There is also a fashionable roadside station nearby that offers not only souvenirs but also a café, so you can relax and enjoy the scenery.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Amaharashi Coast
Address: Ota, Takaoka-shi, Toyama 933-0133
Phone number: 0766-20-1547
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This beach offers a view of the shallow ocean and the Tateyama mountain range beyond. The ocean view is spectacular.
URL: None
Toyama City Museum of Glass Art
This is an art museum dedicated to glass, using luxurious wood and glass from Toyama. Since Toyama was originally a prosperous medicine seller, glass bottles used to hold medicines have a long history of production. The museum was built on this history. The museum was designed by Kengo Kuma, who is known for his glass art, as well as the building and its space.
Overwhelmed by the too delicate glass!
You can enjoy the overwhelming glass works of Dale Chihuly and his collection exhibition. After admiring the works, you can buy stylish souvenirs at the Glass Museum, which will make you aware of glasswork. The café is also different, offering Japanese food and sweets under the theme of "fu ". The Glass Museum also houses the municipal library, which also has an innovative design, so be sure to check it out.
"Facility Information "
Name: Toyama City Glass Art Museum
Address: 5-1 Nishimachi, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0062
Phone number: 076-461-3100
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
Closed: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, Year-end and New Year holidays
Budget: 200 yen for adults
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities：Toyama's wood and glass are lavishly used in this museum dedicated to glass. It has become a sightseeing spot in Toyama where visitors are overwhelmed by the too delicate glass.
URL：https://toyama-glass-art-museum.jp/
Takaoka Daibutsu (Buddhist statue of Buddha)
This is the Takaoka Daibutsu, one of the three great Buddhist statues in Japan. The other two are the Great Buddha of Nara and the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
The Takaoka Daibutsu is famous not only for its elaborate construction, but also as the most beautiful of all the Daibutsu statues in Japan. It is 15.85 m high, weighing 65 tons, and made of bronze. 26 years in the making, the statue is accessible from inside the pedestal. Inside, hell paintings and other exhibits are displayed, and together with the Giant Buddha, it is a sightseeing spot in Toyama that can be visited free of charge.
The location in the city with no buildings in sight is also a plus!
Although it is located in the city, it is positioned so that no buildings can be seen in the background, making it an excellent photo spot. The large statue of the Great Buddha can also be seen from the back, and it has a door on its back. The surrounding streets also have a retro landscape, making it a good spot for sightseeing.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Takaoka Daibutsu (Great Buddha)
Address: 11-29 Otemachi, Takaoka-shi, Toyama 933-0039
Phone number: 0766-23-9156
Business hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The Takaoka Daibutsu is one of the three largest Buddhist statues in Japan. It is 15.85 m high and weighs 65 tons, making it a large bronze statue of the Great Buddha.
URL：http://www.takaokadaibutsu.xyz/
Takaoka Otoginomori Park
The park is a large site with a recreation of an earthenware pipe park inspired by Doraemon's vacant lot. Characters from Doraemon have also been installed, and you can become a performer yourself with Doraemon in this park. It is a large park with lots of big playground equipment, a rose garden, and an observatory. There are stores and food stands in the park, and the Otogi-no-Mori Pavilion has a playground and an observation tower where you can see the Shinkansen bullet train.
There is also a rose garden!
There is also a rose garden, and a river runs through the park. With a total area of 11.2 ha, it is a popular tourist attraction for people of all ages. It is a recommended sightseeing spot because visitors can relax and rest during their sightseeing trips. There are also many delicious lunch restaurants nearby so that visitors can enjoy their meals.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Takaoka Otoginomori Park
Address: 1342 Sano, Takaoka-shi, Toyama 933-0826
Phone number: 0766-28-6500
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The park covers a total area of 11.2 hectares, and includes a recreated section of Doraemon's clay pipe park, a creek, and a rose garden.
URL：https://terfel.net/
summary
There are many sights that can only be seen in Toyama, such as unexplored areas and the three great Buddha statues. Toyama is full of delicious foods including fresh seafood such as white shrimp and firefly squid, so please take the time to visit.
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