Winter Toyama Fairy Tale World: Japan's Lesser-Known Secret Snow Spots Guide
Yamafuyu Guide☃️
The snowy scenery here is breathtakingly beautiful, yet it remains a lesser-known secret! 👏🏻
📍Shogawa Gorge
Address: Shogawa Town, Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture
Boat Schedule: 5 trips daily
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Winter Shogawa Gorge is like a fairy tale world! Boats glide between snowy mountains, absolutely stunning😭 Be sure to book your boat tickets in advance~
📍Suwa Town Main Street
Address: Suwa Town, Yatsuo Town, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
Open: All day
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Stroll along the stone-paved road, flanked by century-old houses🏠 Especially romantic when snow is falling, perfect for photos!
📍Miyata Ryokan
Address: 292 Suwa Town, Yatsuo Town, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
Room Price: From about 30,000 JPY/night
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A century-old traditional hot spring inn! The traditional Japanese garden is breathtakingly beautiful, and you can soak in the hot spring while watching the snow at night❤️
📍Amahare Coast
Address: Amahare Town, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
Photo Spot: Roadside Station
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Standing here looking out at the Tateyama Mountain Range, catching a train passing by makes for an amazing photo!📸
📍Uchikawa
Address: Ejiri, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
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The retro canal-side district is super chill~ with lots of artsy shops, recommended to visit at sunset!
📍Ainokura Gassho-style Village
Address: Ainokura, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture
Recommended Season: December to February
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The snow-covered gassho-style houses look like a fairy tale village🏔️
📍Suganuma Gassho-style Village
Address: Suganuma, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture
Open Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Less crowded and more beautiful than Shirakawa-go! Be sure to come here to experience the purest winter beauty~
*For more lesser-known spots, check out my Japan map collection on my profile🗺️