I want to know about tourist spots in Toyama City
Toyama CityThere is Toyama Station, a Shinkansen station, and Toyama Airport.A base area for sightseeing in Toyamais.
Starting from Toyama Station, tourist spots are clustered compactly, so you can easily get around the area by tram.
In this article, we will introduce four must-see spots for those sightseeing in Toyama City in the three areas of Sogawa, the area around Toyama Station, and Iwase.
Recommended sightseeing spots in Sogawa [Loop Line]
Toyama Glass Art Museum
Toyama City Glass Art Museum, symbolizing "Toyama, the city of glass,"A museum themed on glass artis.
The architectural design of the complex that houses the museum was done by world-famous architect Kengo Sumi, and the building itself is a stunning work of art.
By tram, it is a 2-minute walk from Grand Plaza-mae station on the loop line and a 1-minute walk from Nishimachi station.
| name | Toyama Glass Art Museum |
| address | 5-1 Nishimachi, Toyama City |
| access | 2 minutes walk from Grand Plaza-mae Station on the loop line, 1 minute walk from Nishimachi Station |
| map | Google Map |
| Admission Fee | Permanent exhibition admission fee: 200 yen (free for high school students and younger) |
| parking | None (There is paid parking nearby) |
| Official website | https://toyama-glass-art-museum.jp/ |
Toyama Castle Ruins Park
Toyama Castle Park is a park where Toyama Castle, the landmark of Toyama City, is located.The castle ruins have been developed into a park.
The castle also houses a local museum where you can learn about the history of Toyama Castle. From the observation deck on the 4th floor, you can get a panoramic view of Toyama City.
If you take the tram, get off at the Kokusai Kaigijo station on the Kankyo Line and it will be right in front of you, across the road.
| name | Toyama Castle Ruins Park |
| address | Honmaru 1, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture |
| access | 1 minute walk from the International Conference Center on the Loop Line |
| map | Google Map |
| Admission Fee | Free (Adults can enter the local museum for 210 yen) |
| parking | Yes |
| Official website | https://joshipark.com/ |
Recommended sightseeing spots around Toyama Station
Fugan Canal Water Park
Fugan Canal Kansui Park is a waterfront park rich in nature.It is a place of relaxation for residents and tourists.
In the park,Starbucks, also known as the "world's most beautiful"There is also.
At night, the entire park is lit up, creating a fantastical atmosphere. Cruise ships also operate and can take you to the port town of Iwase.
It is a 9-minute walk from the north exit of Toyama Station.
| name | Fugan Canal Water Park |
| address | Minato Irifunecho, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture |
| access | 9 minutes walk from the north exit of Toyama Station |
| map | Google Map |
| Admission Fee | free |
| parking | Yes |
| Official website | http://www.kansui-park.jp/ |
Recommended sightseeing spots in the Iwase area [Toyamako Line]
Iwase's retro townscape [Kitamaebune Cargo Wholesaler Moriya]
Iwase has flourished as a port town where Kitamae ships called since the Edo period.The townscape remains retro, and the town itself is a popular tourist spot.is.
Among them,The mansion of the Mori family, who made their fortune as Kitamae-bune ship ownersYou can tour the mansion. This mansion was built in the early Meiji period and has been preserved exactly as it was at the time.Designated as an Important Cultural Property of JapanIt has been done.
Iwase also said,A very unique area with many Michelin-starred restaurants, sake breweries, craft artists, and more.It is as follows.
You can get to Iwase by taking the Toyamako Line tram. It takes about 20 to 25 minutes from Toyama Station to the nearest tram stop, Higashi-Iwase.
| name | Morike, a shipping wholesaler for Kitamaebune ships |
| address | 108 Higashiiwasecho, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture (Mori family) |
| access | 10 minutes walk from Higashiiwase Station on the Toyamako Line |
| map | Google Map |
| Admission Fee | 100 yen |
| parking | Yes |
