Toyama Prefecture Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Catching Snow in Late April

Snow mountain in late April? That's not impossible. You just have to book a flight to Japan. Have you ever heard about Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture? Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a stunning route in every season, through Mount Tateyama in the Northern Alps and traversed by various types of transportation such as cable cars, trolley buses, and ropeways. It's ussually started open in mid of April when the snow is still fresh and thick. Eventhough it's already Spring season in throughout Japan, but if you're planning to go to Tateyama Alpine Route, you have to prepare your winter coat. As the weather is still too cold. When I've been there, it was -2ºC, meanwhile the weather in Tokyo was about 16ºC. The breathtaking view will makes you don't want to leave this place. #awesomepic #mytripvlog #tripblazers #japan #tateyamakurobealpineroute #tateyama

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

I bought a local 2 days 1 night tour and went there with my 6yo daughter. The tour was travelling East direction, from Tateyama Station to Ogizawa Station. We noticed that there is lesser crowd if u start from Ogizawa to Tateyama. During this 2-day coach trip, we wander past traditional Japanese farmhouses in World Heritage–listed Shirakawago village and stroll the mountain town of Hida Takayama, aka Little Kyoto. We started from : 1. Tateyama Cable Car (7 mins ) 2. Bijodaira 3. Tateyama Highland Bus (30 mins) (Shomyo Falls can be seen from the bus) 4. Murodo (lunch, stroll, experience the snow wall) 5. Tateyama Tunnel Trolley Bus (10 mins) 6. Daikanbo (the observation deck atop the station or enjoy the view from the second floor) 7. Tateyama Ropeway (7 mins) 8. Kurobe Cable Car (5 mins) 9. Kurobe Dam sightseeing 10. Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus (16 mins) 11. Ogizawa Station. 1433m above sea level. 12. The end of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. We took 5 hrs to complete the whole route from Tateyama Station to Ogizawa Station. The snow wall was by far the highlight though all the other points were very beautiful. The ropeway with 360 degree views of the snow clad mountains on all sides was a beauty. I would highly recommend this to everyone visiting Japan, and especially in April when the snow wall is at its highest point. We wish that we have more time at the Murodo as my daughter loves playing with snow and the walk along the snow wall was very amazing. #newyearadventure #japan

take me to the mountsin😎#japan #mountain

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

#wheretogo The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Japan is a mind-blowing adventure through the heart of the Japanese Alps. It's not just a regular trip; it's like stepping into a postcard-worthy wonderland. You start in Tateyama and hop on a bunch of cool rides, like cable cars and trolley buses, each offering jaw-dropping views of the rugged mountains, lush valleys, and dense forests. Now, here's the real showstopper – the massive snow walls! If you go in the spring, you'll be walking amidst these colossal snow corridors, some taller than two-story buildings. It's like something out of a fantasy movie and a perfect Instagram moment. But, a little heads up, it can get pretty packed during the high season. So, plan your visit accordingly. Despite the crowds, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a must-do for anyone who loves nature and a bit of adventure. It's a visual feast and an incredible way to experience the Japanese Alps in all their glory.

Japan Tulip Fair

#japan #toyama #Tonami This is the Tonami Tulip Park situated in Toyama prefecture. An annual Tulip flower festival is held here. The fair lasts for two weeks from late April to early May and showcases around three million tulips of all colors and varieties. From Takaoka Station or Shin-Takaoka Station, take the JR Johana Line to Tonami Station (approx 20 minutes). During the duration of the fair, free shuttle buses run frequently between the station and the tulip park. There are also small museums and playground for children in the park.

Tonami Tulip Park🫶🏻

#springblossom The Tulip Fair at Tonami Tulip Park is a must-see event if you are in Toyama prefecture. The park is spacious with different areas in which to enjoy tulips and other flowers. Amateur and professional photographers have many opportunities to take gorgeous pictures, and this place can be enjoyed by young and old alike. There are English guidebooks available for pickup at the ticket window, a gift shop, and food stalls. There are also many interesting flavors of soft ice cream, like the delicious pink tulip flavored one I enjoyed. This place may be reached easiest by car, and parking is readily available.

Tulip Season

#springblossom We think it could be very crowded if we don't go early but the organizers make it very neatly. Almost all type of tulips you could find here. Parking just near by. After point 1 and 11, You could enjoy some ice-cream before going further, the price is very competitive and they serve free cold water on hot days which is great. For lunch, we suggest to bring a tablecloth for laying and frying noodle for food. The noodle includes egg, meat, vegetables and with good price, you could try some fresh strawberry fruit hể too. Don't forget to bring a hat. That was a fantastic place for tulip hanami.

Tonami Tulip Park

#thingstodo Perfect place to go in spring! So nice to see so many colors after a long snowy winter in Hokuriku. They have Tonami Tulip Fair from late April to early May. The park is quite large. There were food stalls in some areas. An observation tower just opened and you will get to see the entire tulip field. There are museum buildings inside the park if you’re interested to see some rare/new species of tulip and other flowers.

The terrain of Toyama Honshu in the northern part of Honshu, Japan is based on the Noto Peninsula, the Toyama, Takayama, and Nagoya areas, and the Mie Prefecture is the tail. The whole area is reminiscent of the dragon. modeling. Therefore, the tourist area here is called "Shenglong Road". If you choose to use Nagoya as your entry point, then the itinerary is based on Nagoya-Gero-Mountain-Toyama Kanazawa-Shirakawa. My trip to the Spring Festival is also arranged for a few nights in Toyama. One hotel is cheap, and the second is convenient to the world cultural heritage Shirakawa Township or Wuyi Mountain. At the beginning of 2, there was no snow in Nagoya and Gero, and there was a thin snow in the mountains, and the more north of Toyama was still snowing everywhere. The children in the south suddenly felt the right place! Toyama itself has almost no attractions, the only thing that can be visited is Toyama City, and there is a small park and boat nearby. All the way from the train station, the sky is drifting down the sky, the whole city is rendered white, the best place to take pictures is a bright red bridge in front of Toyama City, try to find more trees dark background, in the bridge Take a stroll and play with snow. If you are lucky, you can also play with the cute cherry sister.

Spring at Toyama Castle

#cherryblossom2024 Toyama Castle Park is the grounds of the former Toyama Castle initially constructed in 1543, belongs to a lord whose clan ruled over Toyama and Kaga province during the Edo Period. The Castle keep was dismantled during the Meiji period. Today, it consists of a garden and several keep housing the treasures and lacquerwares. During Spring time, there is also a Tulip festival where thousands of tulips were planted and full bloomed during mid of April. There are also a stream where you can take the boat to view the Cherry Blossoms when it is fully bloomed. A very nice place to visit indeed.

Visit Toyama Castle

Toyama Castle, a castle in a public park located in the heart of Toyama city, serves as a relaxation area for the town with its serene atmosphere and lush surroundings. The main building houses a museum displaying the history and heritage of this castle, which is over 400 years old. During the spring season, the 'cherry blossoms' in the vicinity of Toyama Castle Park bloom splendidly. Visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms within the park and also take the Matsukawa River Cruises to experience the scenery along the Matsukawa River that flows near the castle. Additionally, there is the Matsukawa River Cafe' (松川茶屋) located by the river, offering a menu of food and beverages where you can sit and enjoy meals, desserts, or chill with a drink. A recommended item is the Toyama Castle Matcha Parfait (780 yen), a rich flavor that everyone should try! Access: About a 10-minute walk from Toyama Station.

Toyama Castle

#thingstodo Historical site near Toyama City. I am lucky to witness flocks of cranes resting at the tree next to this historical architecture. Serendipity and occasionally you will also hear cranes communicating to one another. This is an unforgettable experience for me as I hardly had this rare opportunity watching these birds not one, but more than 30s, resting on the tree branches. Simply amazing and had it not due to time constraints, I would sit nearby this beautiful place watching the birds and hopefully catch the sunset here as well. I made a right decision to visit Toyama!

DAM beautiful 😎

#wecreate #japan #kurobedam This is the kurobe dam, one small part of the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine route. It is the first station if you are starting from Nagano side. You can take the bus from shinano omachi station to the Ogizawa station and from there, you have to take a tunnel bus to the dam. This Alpine route is only open during certain periods of the year, they will only start to release the water from the dam in around June. Unfortunately, I went a little too early 🥲 Nevertheless, it was still beautiful 😍

KUROBE DAM ALPINE ROUTE JAPAN

it was constructed between 1956 and 1963. it makes your ayes blow to see the view up there. for me it was wonderful experience cause I never seen anything like that. but there’s a thing to get up there, you have to take your steps up to 200 stairs but once you got there it will be worthies. to get there from tokyo you have to take the train to nagano and from nagano get the bus to ogizawa station then you will get your alpine route ticket. the prices for round trip all the way to murodo station is ¥9000 and bus from ogizawa from nagano return about ¥4800 I will recommend you to continue to the other side. #2023TravelWish #tripblazers #MyTripVlog #japan

The Kurobe Dam On The Kurobe River

Japan has many picture perfect spots located on the North and south island making this one of the instaworthy photo trip destinations for couples and families! One place that you have to visit especially if you have the car is to head to the Kurobe Dam located at Ashikuraji, Tateyama, Nakaniikawa District, Toyama 930-1406. Although this isn't the biggest dam in Japan, but this place promises an amazing view from the 186m dam overlooking the beautiful lake where you have to climb a long flight of stairs. There is also a memorial to remember the 100 over people who lost their life while building the dam. It is just amazing how in the 1900s such a magnificent dam is being built without the use of our modern machineries. #celebratewithtrip #dam #japan #kurobedam #view #scenic #viewpoint #lake

Kurobe Dam

#thingstodo This was my first stop of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Dam. It took around 15 minutes from Ogizawa Station. The view here amazing and the wind is really strong, this dam is 186 meters high. This is such a huge and tall water dam, and also it is a way to reach Kurobeko station. Tallest dam in Japan at 163m. Built in 1963. Good view of the dam. Had good weather, clear sky and not too warm.

Japan Offbeat|Surrounded by mountains and sea, a guide to the sunny coastal route

|Surrounded by mountains and sea, a guide to the sunny coastal route. Japan Offbeat|Surrounded by mountains and sea, a guide to the sunny coastal route. A few years ago, I was attracted by a photo: towering snow-capped mountains, azure sea, and a rock standing alone in the sea. The red train travels along the sea, the whole atmosphere is too beautiful. The sunny coast can see the Tateyama Kurobe Snow Mountain Range across Toyama Bay, which is called the Northern Alps of Japan. To see the stunning scenery in the promotional photos, not only do you need to choose the right season, but also encounter good weather. I went in the early morning of early November, the sun was quite strong, the snow mountain was not very obvious, but it was very comfortable to walk by the sea~ Transportation route: JR Himi Line: Takaoka-Amefuri about half an hour Hokuriku Shinkansen Shin-Takaoka Station takes the Jōtetsu Line to Takaoka Station; Kanazawa Station/Toyama Station takes the IR Ishikawa Railway·Ainokaze Toyama Railway to Takaoka Station, then transfer to the Himi Line to Amefuri Station Tips: The departure interval of the Himi Line is relatively long, about one hour, remember to check the round-trip train times Amefuri Station is very small, only cash tickets can be bought, Takayama Hokuriku JRpass Himi Line is not available Tour direction (map in the last one): If you want to go to the coastal trail, turn right out of the station, walk for about 5 minutes, turn right through the railway to reach If you want to go to Onna Rock for photo viewing, turn left out of the station, you can see Michi no Eki in about 5 minutes, above is the viewing position Onna Rock Walking to the sea, the first thing you see is Onna Rock standing in the sea. The rock has elegant green pines and always appears as the foreground of the mountains and seas in various photographic works Tateyama Peaks The 3000-meter-high Tateyama Peaks form the background of Amefuri. In winter, the top of the mountain is covered with snow, forming a beautiful landscape painting with the blue of the sea. Seaside Train The Himi Line runs along the coast, and the red train adds dynamics to the composition of the coastal snow mountain. Whether you are watching from the viewing platform or looking out the window on the train, the scenery is beautiful. But not every train is red, the train interval timetable can be seen inside the station Michi no Eki Amefuri There is a white building on the opposite side of the coast. The 2nd and 3rd floors are outdoor viewing platforms. This is a great place to shoot a small train. There is a cafe and a lot of Doraemon peripherals inside. Sitting in front of the clean floor-to-ceiling windows and having a cup of coffee is really comfortable~ The coast is beautiful all year round, and the snow scene in winter is even more beautiful. The snow period of Tateyama Peaks is from October to June of the following year. Only when the weather is good enough can you see such a stunning view. It is recommended to go in the afternoon, the sun is not so strong, and the light and shadow of the sunset will be very good

Japanese niche coast · Amagihama coast

The Rainy and Clear Coast is really beautiful. Another year of red leaves season, I just want to go to Kanazawa Fushimi to enjoy the maple leaves. At that time, I saw a photo of Yuqing Coast on 🍠 and suddenly wanted to go there. When I saw the coastline from the tram, I was instantly amazed. It was really beautiful, and there weren't many people compared to Kyoto's autumn leaves viewing and Kamakura's beach. Really, really love Rainy Coast. At that time, I hated myself for not knowing how to take photos and not having a telephoto lens to take beautiful pictures. 🚃Transportation Take the Aizuwakamatsu Railway from Toyama Station to Takayama, transfer to the Hida Line and go to Ame-no-Kogen Station.

Japanese niche coast · Amagihama coast

The Rainy and Clear Coast is really beautiful. Another year of red leaves season, I just want to go to Kanazawa Fushimi to enjoy the maple leaves. At that time, I saw a photo of Yuqing Coast on 🍠 and suddenly wanted to go there. When I saw the coastline from the tram, I was instantly amazed. It was really beautiful, and there weren't many people compared to Kyoto's autumn leaves viewing and Kamakura's beach. Really, really love Rainy Coast. At that time, I hated myself for not knowing how to take photos and not having a telephoto lens to take beautiful pictures. 🚃Transportation Take the Aizuwakamatsu Railway from Toyama Station to Takayama, transfer to the Hida Line and go to Ame-no-Kogen Station.

Yuqing Coast is a famous attraction in Toyama Prefecture. When the weather is good, you can see the peak of Tateyama in the back of Toyama Bay. The weather forecast was heavy rain. I didn't want to go to the Yuqing coast. I didn't expect to get off the bus when I got off the bus. I just couldn't see the place where Lishan Lianfeng ~ nearby dining. There are not too many places near Yijingyan. The station of the road with observation deck and souvenir shop "Yue Qing". In the cafe on the second floor, it is especially recommended for summer seasons. Only 30 servings of plums, cold meat and ice are seen in Udon. The udon noodles are very tough, with sour plums and thin slices of meat, which are especially refreshing in summer.