Toyama Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Tonami tulip fare

Tonami tulip fare, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  Yes it worth watching, and it's very artistic and there is also performances involved 

one of Japan's Three Sacred Mountains, Tateyama Ku

one of Japan's Three Sacred Mountains, Tateyama Ku, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route site:Along with Mt.Fuji and Mt.Hakusan, Tateyama is one of Japan's Three Sacred Mountains and has been worshiped since ancient times. Tateyama Range is a spectacular and solemn display of peaks, soaring to an altitude of 3,000 meters. With the... 

Hotels  

Ana Hotel Toyama

 2 Reviews and 46 Opinions  but havnt stayed in it. when i entered, it seemed to me an old hotel but renewied to beat the new... 

Toyoko Inn Toyama ekimae Takaramachi

 1 Review and 8 Opinions  2 mins walk from toyama station very clean and cozy room japanese breakfast which is better than... 

Restaurants  

Nakayama: Professional soba, udon

Nakayama: Professional soba, udon, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  Professional soba , vintage atmosphere. Enough portion, and very delicious . Simple soba for 700 en 

wahaku: group restaurant

wahaku: group restaurant, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  In imizu shi, a typical japanese restaurant, dinnings are privite and separate for every group. they serve typical japanese food in a wooden setamount is not so much, you wont be full but you will be just oki paied 1580 for a set made of 1 half done yumy egg plate, 1... 

Unkai: Lovely Japanese Breakfast in ANA Hotel Restaurant

Unkai: Lovely Japanese Breakfast in ANA Hotel Restaurant, Toyama

 RoseAmano Says:  Breakfast in included in your stay at this hotel. You may choose the buffet in the cafe restaurant, or for extra 200-yen, you may choose to eat in this restaurant a premier Japanese Breakfast.This particular breakfast, whilst a typical Japanese-style, also features local... 

pissolini: best pizza ever

pissolini: best pizza ever, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  best pizza i would ever eat.......and macaroni is awsome............... open buffet holding everthing, carbohydrates, vegies, protiens.... cold drinks, hot drinks, and sweets, icecreams...etcbut what so unique, that you make limtless speciall orders of pizza and macaroni of... 

hamazushi: belt sushi

hamazushi: belt sushi, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  this is a belt sushi shop. if you dont know what it is... then it is where you sit infront of a round belt serving dishes of sushi with different prices. you keep watching and u simply pick up the plate you like and eat. each dish have a different colour and different price.... 

Nightlife  

DeNiro: are you talking to me?

DeNiro: are you talking to me?, Toyama

 Mr.Sparkle Says:  The bar is adorned with pictures of no other than Robert DiNiro. It’s a great night spot with average drink prices and decent food. The atmosphere is very friendly and casual with a good mix of locals and foreigners. no dress code 

Transportation  

Yes, this is an active international airport

Yes, this is an active international airport, Toyama

 RoseAmano Says:  This is the cutest display for international departure and arrival I've ever seen.As of this printing, there are direct flights generally 2-3 weekly from Toyama to Vladivostok, Seoul and Dailan.Not only it is a cute international lobby, but as there are hardly any people,... 

getting ready for toyama driving license test

getting ready for toyama driving license test, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  In toyama very rare for anyone to get the license from first time. Failure is a must. 3rd and 4th time is possible while others might reach 10th. I got it from the third time because I took 4 times training in school opposite to the test building.The driving school is the... 

toyama driving licence

toyama driving licence, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  To make a driving license...tough one here1- 3000en as a start for paper making2- Reserve a test date for foreigners only once a week either Wednesday or Friday3- Fill the paper with you details and go early that day because the applications are only submitted from 8:30 to 9... 

Shopping  

maroshin: crocerry and frozen food shopping in dozens

maroshin: crocerry and frozen food shopping in dozens, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  this shop is unique where every thing is sold there in large quanities ... not less than dozen per pakage.frozen food ready to made of all kinds.. anything you can imagine is there and prices are greataslo international staff is abundant there but mostly everthing there is... 

yamaya: international products

yamaya: international products, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  yama ya is a licquor shop but it sells all the international food staff... from tomato sauce to babies biscuits... a lot of international staff american, italian, russian,.... even egyptian staff i found there. prices is very good too american biscuitsinternational meat... 

Aeon mall: good japanese brands and others

Aeon mall: good japanese brands and others, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  is a new mall in takaoka, i like it because shops prices are affordable, have elegant clothes to buy. their is aeon supermarket while may be the only one that accepts visa. also their is aeon shop that sells clothes cheaper than any where else.restaurants with great... 

diwa mall: diwa brand new

diwa mall: diwa brand new, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  very elegant mall , with all brands, restaurants, bookstore, caffes, cultural and home needs shops. its expensive than other malls here in toyama but u will enjoy going around in hope to find sth that u need and worth its money.i like the book store in the 7th floor cause... 

Local Customs  

Refresh yourself with Spring Water

Refresh yourself with Spring Water, Toyama

 RoseAmano Says:  This is located near the international departures lobby at Toyama Airport.This artful and stylish drinking fountain features fresh spring water which is delicious and refreshing. You may also brew yourself some tea with the water using machine next to the fountain (not... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

driving

driving, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  if u r comming to live her for more than one year, and depending on driving licence. then u should plan to pay not less than 500 dollars to make the japanese licence.driving rules in japan should be taken seriously cause the penalty might reach 2000 dollars. 

What to Pack  

Better ware a raincoat

Better ware a raincoat, Toyama

 Mr.Sparkle Says:   You would be well advised to take an umbrella with you. Generally speaking, weather in the whole Hokuriku area (Toyama/Ishikawa/Fukui) is unstable at best. I would also advise a rain coat and water proof boots, especially if you’re coming in the winter. The streets have... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The 500 Buddhas

The 500 Buddhas, Toyama

 Mr.Sparkle Says:  As the legend goes, a wealth merchant who lived a long time felt inclined to collect mini Buddha statues when he traveled around Japan, the result is the very interesting area which most people (Japanese or foreign) have ever heard about or visited. Of course its well known... 

Sports & Outdoors  

kids beach

kids beach, Toyama

 hebaemam Says:  himi , kozakai beachjust sand and water and no waves, just perfect for kids and family. its in himi city just next door to toyama but its much more better than iwase beach, cause the water is alittle bite more clearer.the beach i went to in himi coast was kozakai beach,... 

The Place

Plan a Toyama vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Toyama locals

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 It is a beautiful spa hotel nestled in the valley by the village of Gero. The hotel restaurant overlooks a stage performed by a magician. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi Guys, Has anyone visited this Tulip Fair? Is it worth a visit if I happen to be in Toyama? I have been to Kuekenhof... 

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A: tulips,, (lale) i really love them and have them at our balcony every year too.. tulip name comes from tulbent means traditional headscarf for ladies here in... 

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modern farm

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 where ever you go here you will find the rice farms. which produce the most important nutrition to the japanese people. yet when you go down city , you will find big malls and very good shops. its... 

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A place worth a few hours of your time

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Toyama. I'd love to share with you the 8 tips I've written, the 21 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Toyama; pleasant small city facing Sea of Japan

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 This was a nice small picturesque city with the Sea of Japan on one side and the Alps on the other. This area is known for its fresh seafood, and seafood goods, such as fish sausage kamoboko. The...... 

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Eiji's new Toyama Page

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 We visited Ogawa hot spa in Toyama prefecture. In the cavern of mountainside, i took bath in the hot spa. We are now very interested in mysterious hot spa. 

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Gero - Three Main Hot Springs of Japan

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 Gero, which is located south of Toyama in Aichi Prefecture. It is one of the 3 main hot spring areas of Japan. It is a small village nestled in a valley. Down by the river, people soak in the natural... 

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