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Toyama Prefecture (富山)
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★★★★★ 3.5/5
Review: Consider visting if you have time

Toyama Prefecture, situated in Japan’s snowy region, transforms into a captivating winter wonderland with its charming Gokayama village, where snow-capped thatched-roof houses evoke images of Lapland. As the snow melts away, nature enthusiasts are drawn to the breathtaking Tateyama Mountain Range and picturesque gorges, offering opportunities for scenic hikes, mountain exploration, and rejuvenating hot spring getaways. Toyama also entices visitors with seasonal delicacies like firefly squid in spring, while traditional crafts such as glassware, bronzeware, and wood carvings, cherished for centuries, invite exploration and appreciation.

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Toyama Prefecture (富山)

Our Recommendation
★★★★★ 3.5/5
Consider visiting if you have time

Toyama Prefecture, situated in Japan’s snowy region, transforms into a captivating winter wonderland with its charming Gokayama village, where snow-capped thatched-roof houses evoke images of Lapland. As the snow melts away, nature enthusiasts are drawn to the breathtaking Tateyama Mountain Range and picturesque gorges, offering opportunities for scenic hikes, mountain exploration, and rejuvenating hot spring getaways. Toyama also entices visitors with seasonal delicacies like firefly squid in spring, while traditional crafts such as glassware, bronzeware, and wood carvings, cherished for centuries, invite exploration and appreciation.

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Places to visit in Toyama

Kurobe Canyon

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
A famous canyon made by years of natural erosion
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 1 hour
Price: Free
Activities: Sightseeing

Kurobe Canyon, located in Toyama Prefecture, is a scenic natural gorge famous for its beautiful waterfall, the Kurobe no Taki Falls. The canyon is part of the Tateyama Mountain Range, which is considered one of Japan’s three most beautiful mountain ranges, and is a popular tourist destination for both Japanese and foreign visitors. . …

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Aikura Gassho Zukuri

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
A place to see a town with very specific and traditional type of Japanese architecture
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 1-3 hours
Price: Free
Activities: Sightseeing

ikura Gassho-Zukuri Mura, is a historic village located in Toyama prefecture, Japan. It is known for its traditional architecture style, known as Gassho-Zukuri, which is characterized by steeply pitched thatched roofs that resemble hands clasped in prayer…

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Murodou Daira

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Beautiful mountainous range for hiking enthusiasts
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: Several hours
Price: Free
Activities: Sightseeing

Murodou Daira (室堂平), located in Toyama Prefecture, is a picturesque plateau surrounded by the beautiful Northern Japan Alps. This area is well known for its stunning views of the surrounding mountains and its peaceful, serene atmosphere…

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Tonami Tulip Park

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Park worth considering a visit if you are in the area around the time of blooming
Best time to visit: April to May
Duration: 1-2 hours
Price: Adults: 1,300 yen, Child: 200 yen
Activities: Sightseeing, Shopping

Tonami Tulip Park is a beautiful park located in the city of Tonami, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. This park is famous for its colorful tulip gardens, which bloom every spring and attract tourists from all over the world. The park spans an area of about 70 hectares and is home to over 1 million tulips of over 300 varieties, creating a breathtaking landscape of vibrant colors and fragrances…

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Potential Itineraries

A Cultural Day Trip to Kamakura

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
A great travel option if you want to stay close to Tokyo
Number of Days: 1 day
Sub-destination: Kamakura
Best time to visit: All year
Activities:

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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1~2 Day trip to Hakone

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Experience the Japanese Onsen culture
Number of Days: 1-2 days
Sub-destination: Hakone
Best time to visit: All year
Activities: Onsen, Outdoors

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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1~2 Day trip to Nikko

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Experience Mother Nature while learning about Japanese History
Number of Days: 1-2 days
Sub-destination: Nikko
Best time to visit: All year
Activities: Onsen, Outdoors

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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