Takaoka is a popular stop in Toyama Prefecture due to its proximity to the Gokayama historic villages. The city has a rich history in the metal industry and is also home to one of Japan's three Great Buddha statues. The Takaoka Great Buddha was completed in 1933 and cast in bronze. Rivalling Nar..
Toyama is the capital city of Toyama Prefecture, and is perfect for people who are interested in history, art, and medicine. The Toyama Glass Art Museum houses a great variety of glass art from all over the world. Its stylish building was designed by famous architect Kuma Kengo and is definitely a p..
Spacious rooms, onsen and gorgeous seafood dinners, what else can you want from your accommodation? This all and more you will get at Umi Akari, a hotel located at Toyama Bay in Himi City. Toyama Bay’s panoramic views are not to be missed. What..
Mount Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture is probably the easiest mountain to reach in the Japanese Northern Alps. It can be easily accessed with the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route that connects east and west bases of the mountain (in Nagano Prefecture and T..
Inami Town in Toyama Prefecture is well-known for their skilled wood carvers and sculptors. There are 120 wood carving workshops spread out throughout the town with 300 wood carvers. It is said to take ten years at least before someone can reach the ..
Washi is Japanese hand-made paper. While there are many places in Japan where washi is made, the Etchu Washi, Japanese paper made in Gokayama, has actually been designated as one of Japan’s Traditional Crafts. Etchu is the old name of present-d..
Getting up in the morning and taking the train into Himi, I was pleasantly surprised with one of the nicest days I’ve seen in Toyama. Blue, clear skies and plenty of sun. Today, we were going on a friendly cycling tour along the beautiful Amaha..
