Toyama (prefecture)

Toyama prefecture is located in north part of Chubu district. Many attractive places are in this prefecture. Gokayama is one of World Heritage in Japan. Travelers can enjoy delicious seafood in seaside area. Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route is worldly famous in spring season.

Travel map of Toyama prefecture

Airport
Toyama Airport [Map]
City
Himi [Map]
Namerikawa [Map]
Oyabe [Map]
Toyama [Map]
Town
Tateyama [Map]
World Heritage
Gokayama [Map]

Excursion in Toyama

  • Kurobe Gorge - Notable for having a unique truck train that goes about half way up the gorge, but also for great hiking and hot springs. Access from Unazuki Onsen station.
  • Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route - A remote link between Nagano and Toyama through a string of several unique forms of transportation constructed to give access to Kurobe dam. Access from Tateyama station (near Toyama) or Shinano-Omachi near Matsumoto.
  • Gokayama - is listed into UNESCO World Heritage. 3 stars in the Michelin Guide in 2009(17 three stars in Japan).

 

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