Observatory / Outlook Spots in Toyama Area

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Category

Travel / Tourism

Other Sightseeing

Kurobe Dam Observation Deck

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Pref. Nakanikawaguntateyamamachi Ashikuraji

This observation deck is located 220 steps up an underground staircase from Kurobe Dam Station. This photogenic spot offers a view of Kurobe Dam and a great panoramic view of the Northern Alps to enjoy. The views of the Tateyama mountain range from an altitude of 1,508 meters are truly stunning. Visitors can relax while enjoying a coffee made with water from the shatter zone and views of Kurobe Dam at the rest house located below the observation deck. The souvenir shop offers original Kurobe Dam merchandise.
Toyama Port Observation Tower

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Higashiwasemachi Coastal street 5

As the name suggests, this free observation deck offers views of Toyama Port. Visitors can look down on the good old townscape of Iwase from 20 meters up. On clear days, you can see the Toyama Bay as well as the Noto Peninsula and the Tateyama Mountain Range. The views are so good, you may end up staying longer than you intended, which may be the secret to the tower's popularity. The unique exterior design, reminiscent of a stone garden lantern, was modeled after the lighthouse that helped guide ships in the port during northbound ships sailing. Embued with a sincere wish for safe shipping and the prosperity of the port, the tower continues to watch over Toyama Port, a key port for trade throughout the Sea of Japan.
Yamabiko Observation Deck

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Toyama Pref. Kurobeshi Kurobekyoukokuguchi 11

This observation deck is a three-minute walk from the Kurobe Gorge Railway Main Line's Unazuki Station. Located above Shin Yamabiko Bridge, it offers views of the trolley car that operates on the bridge, Kurobe River, and the surrounding area. The picture of the trolley car coming out of the tunnel you occasionally see in posters and other places in the area was taken here. A copy of the trolley's time table is posted at the deck so you can see when it arrives at Unazuki Station. We especially recommend the fall foliage season, which sees many people arrive to take pictures.
Sankyoson Observatory

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Toyama Pref. Tonamishi Gotani 160

"This observation deck a 20-minute drive from Hokuriku Expressway's Tonami Interchange offers a view of the settlements scattered across the Tonami plains. From there, you can also see as far as Toyama Bay and the Sea of Japan. In summer, your view of the land below will be filled with verdant rice paddies. The beautiful moonlit night scenery is also a must-see. The observatory, which sits at an altitude of some 400 meters, is also popular for its nighttime views due to the nearly 180 degree field of view. It has also been designated as one of Toyama prefecture's best ""hometown views."" "
Kurobe Mannen Yuki Observation Deck

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Kurobe-shi Kurobe Okuyama Kokuyurin

This observation deck is quite close to Kanetsuri Station on the Kurobe Gorge Railway, and offers a view of firn. It has been accumulated snowfall on Mt. Hyakkan slides into the valley and recrystallizes under the pressure to create a solid mass that won't melt even in summer. The observation deck has benches, and it's perfect for a break on long walks.
Kawara Observation Deck and Footbath (Keyakidaira)

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Toyama Kurobe-shi

This observation deck is located a ten-minute walk from the final stop on the Kurobe Gorge Railway, Keyakidaira Station. You can enjoy a foot bath with an up-close view of the Kurobe river. It's a great place to relax and enjoy a view of surrounding mountains and the beautiful river.
Mt. Murodo Observatory

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Nakaniikawa-gun Tateyamamachi Ashikuraji

The observatory is located at an altitude of about 2675 m. It is about a 30-40 minute walk from Murodou-daira, which is located in the middle of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, and from the observatory you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Tateyama Caldera, which is called another Tateyama. Let's enjoy the view.
Enmadai (Enmadai Observatory)

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Toyama Nakaniikawa-gun Tateyamamachi Ashikuraji

The observatory is located on the trail from Mikurigaike Pond and Mikurigaike Onsen to Raicho Onsen Raitoso, where you can see the fuming Jigokudani, the Dainichi mountain range, the glacier-carved landform Yamazaki Cirque, and the three peaks of Tateyama.
Scattered Village Viewing Plaza

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Toyama Tonami-shi Gotani 160

This facility offers a view of the dispersed settlements of the Tonami plain. The parking is close by, and there are no stairs to climb, so it's easy to access for all ages. The sunset is particularly beautiful, and in the rice planting season the sunset reflected on the water-filled paddies is stunning. From early December through mid-April, the roads are often closed due to snow so take care.
Mirage observation spot

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Uozu-shi Uozu Minato Surrounding area no Kaigan
Maruyama Observatory

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Nanto-shi Taya Maruyama 9-1
Omokage Observation Deck

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Kurobe-shi Unazuki Onsen

This strangely shaped observation platform in Unazuki onsen village offers a view of the Kurobe river. Designed by Spanish architect Enric Miralles, its complex shape supposedly represents birds taking flight into the sky. In addition, the Kurobe river just below, it offers a view of the hot spring town, ski resorts, and the Oharayama Kannon statue.
Yao Core Kogyodanchi Observation Deck

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Toyama-shi Yatsuomachi
Tonami Yume no Daira Sankyoson Observation Deck

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Tonami-shi Gotani 160
Kurehayama Observation Deck

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Toyama Toyama-shi Anyobo 10

Toyama

Toyama Takaoka Himi Imizu / Tonami Nanto / Gokayama Uozu / Namerikawa Kurobe / Asahi Tateyama

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Toyama Areas

Toyama is one of the three prefectures that house the Japanese Alps, with its southern and eastern borders comprising one long stretch of mountains, out of which the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is forged. While traditional crafts fill the northern coastal cities of Toyama and Takaoka, thatched roof houses offer unrivalled views against a backdrop of fantastic scenery at Gokayama in the mountainous area in the south of the prefecture.