Toyama

Top Things to do

• Starbucks Coffee Toyoma Kansui Park Shop

  Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Minatoirifunechou 5 Toyama Mt. Fujiwa Canal Water Park

  This Starbucks Coffee is located inside Toyama Kansui Park, a 16-minute walk from Toyama Station's North Gate. It is notable for the simple design of its glass-walled building that blends into the scenery of the park. Customers can enjoy a coffee while taking in the beautiful scenery of Kansui Park, which was built on an old boat haven. The park is illuminated at night, giving guests an entirely different view to enjoy.

• Toyama Glass Art Museum

  Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Nishichou 5-1

  The Toyama Glass Art Museum, which opened in 2015, is a museum that aims to spread awareness of the beauty of modern glass art and of its future potential. The Museum has displays of modern glass art works from the Museum’s own collection (which were collected by Toyama City Government over a period of 30 years), along with a glass art garden, and also holds a variety of special exhibitions and other events. The Museum is located around one-minute walk from the Nishicho Station on the Toyama Chihou Railway “Shiden” tram line.

• Fugan Canal Kansui Park

  Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Minatoirifunechou

  Located a nine-minute walk from Toyama Station's north gate, this water park capitalizes on the history of Fugan Canal, which extends 5.1 kilometers to sea. This beautiful green waterside space completely Fugan Canal, which was once a boat harbor. Of its many attractions, we especially recommend visiting the Fountain Square, which is very popular with children, taking a lively cruise on the Fugan Suijo Line, and tasting the great coffee at the Starbucks Coffee Toyama Kansui Park store that is known for its breathtaking beauty. The park is a place where people of all ages can share a pleasant moment together. A great number of enjoyable events including firework and light displays are held year round.

• Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design

  Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Kibamachi 3-20

  The Museum of Modern Art, Toyama displays its international collection through various new perspectives, themes, and exhibitions. With a nice view of Kansui Park and the Tateyama Mountains, people come here to enjoy not only the museum, but also the restaurant and café. And, this museum features many ways to interact with the art, through seeing, creating, and learning. Approximately 15 minutes by car via Toyama Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.

• Joshi Park

  Toyama Toyama-shi Honmaru

  This park is in Honmaru, Toyama City. It holds the ruins of Toyama Castle, once the castle of the Maeda family lords of the Toyama domain. It has a castle tower used as an observatory and folk museum, art museum, lawn, outdoor stage, and other facilities. In spring it is a popular cherry blossom viewing sight.

• Toyama Athletic Recreational Park

  Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Minaminakada 368

  This multipurpose athletic park is located nine kilometers south of JR Toyama Station. Some of its facilities include a stadium where track and field meets are held, an indoor athletic field, a turfed outdoor athletic ground, and a well-equipped children's playground including attractions such as a bouncy dome. Families can also enjoy working out together with athletic playground equipment such as a parallel bars and situp benches. On clear days, runners can enjoy views of the beautiful Tateyama Mountain Range from the two kilometer cross country running course.

• Toyama Municipal Family Park

  Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Furusawa 254

  The Toyama Municipal Family Park is surrounded by nature and rich verdure, and makes fun for the whole family with its focus on animals, mountain villages, and local community. Divided into three sections—an animal corner, a large lawn, a section with amusement park rides—it makes for a great time with nature or a barbeque. With many events such as the night zoo, you can interact with animals in a variety of ways, and see them in a more natural state. 10 minutes by car via Kosugi Interchange, a Hokuriku Expressway.

• Hie-jinja Shrine

  Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Sannoumachi 4-12

  "This shrine located in the city center of Toyama City was highly revered by generations of the Maeda clan, the lords of Toyama Castle. Beloved by locals with the nickname ""Sanno-san,"" the shrine's primary enshrined deities, Oyamakui-no-kami and Onamuchi-no-kami, are worshiped as gods of matrimony. They are also said to grant prayers for things including success in business, safe childbirth, and passing exams and interviews. Every May 30th, the shrine sees huge crowds at its annual spring festival, the Sanno Matsuri, one of the biggest festivals in Toyama Prefecture. The shrine also hosts a number of other seasonal festivals and other events, including the Sannou-kou, a tranquil and harmonious Buddhist lecture group. "

• Lake Arimine

  Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Arimine

  This artificial lake in Arimine, Toyama City was created by the construction of Arimine Dam. The entire area has been designated as a prefectural natural park. The Arimine Rindo (forest road) that runs along the lake's shore offers amazing views of seasonal sights including vibrant green forests, the magnificent Tateyama Mountain Range, burning red autumn foliage, and the lake's mysterious surface. Make sure to catch a glimpse of the wondrous sight of the lake's surface hidden by the morning mist. The lake also has camping and lodging facilities, meaning that visitors can take their time to enjoy the area's natural beauty. Due to heavy snowfall, the Arimine Rindo that encircles the lake is only open from June to early November. The road is also subject to closure depending on rainfall levels, so check before visiting.