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Things to Do in Toyama: 19 Places with Hours, Prices and Access
19 things to do · checked October 22, 2026
19 things to do in Toyama, from the city outward
Hours, prices and access checked against each place's own page on October 22, 2026. They change; check before you go.
1Toyama Castle (Toyama City Folk Museum)富山城（富山市郷土博物館）
Castle-style museum · Toyama Castle Park
A three-tier, four-storey castle-style building put up in 1954 for the Toyama Industrial Exposition, now the city museum for more than 400 years of Toyama Castle history. It is a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and the 4th-floor keep observation deck is reached by stairs only.
- Access
- About 10 minutes on foot from the south exit of Toyama Station, or the loop-line tram to Kokusai Kaigijo-mae, then about 2 minutes on foot. The airport bus stop Joshi Koen-mae is also about 2 minutes away.
- Hours
- 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
- Closed on
- 28 December–4 January; temporary closures for exhibition changes and maintenance
- Price
- Adults ¥210; high school students and under free. A different fee applies during the special exhibition, 10 October–6 December 2026
2Toyama Glass Art Museum (TOYAMA Kirari)富山市ガラス美術館（TOYAMAキラリ）
Glass art museum · Nishicho
A glass museum inside TOYAMA Kirari, a building designed by Kengo Kuma that also houses the main Toyama City Library. The permanent Glass Art Garden on the 6th floor shows works by Dale Chihuly; special exhibitions are charged separately.
- Access
- Tram from the south exit of Toyama Station towards Minami-Toyama Ekimae (about 9 minutes) to Nishicho, then about 1 minute on foot; or the loop line (about 14 minutes) to Grand Plaza-mae, then about 2 minutes. About 22 minutes on foot from the station.
- Hours
- 9:30–18:00 (exhibition rooms until 17:30)
- Closed on
- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month and the New Year holidays; may vary with exhibitions
- Price
- Permanent exhibition: adults and university students ¥200; high school students and under free. Special exhibitions extra
3Fugan Unga Kansui Park富岩運河環水公園
Canal-side park · Toyama Station north
A free canal-side park with lawns, cafés and an observation tower on the Tenmon-kyo bridge looking towards the Tateyama range. Fugan Suijo Line canal boats leave from the park; course A to Iwase takes about 60 minutes for ¥2,500 one way, including a one-way tram ticket.
- Access
- About 9 minutes on foot from the north exit of Toyama Station.
- Hours
- Park open all day; Tenmon-kyo observation tower 9:00–21:30; park centre 9:00–17:00
- Closed on
- Open all year
- Price
- Free
4Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design (TAD)富山県美術館
Art and design museum · Toyama Station north
The prefectural art museum beside Kansui Park, with art, chairs and posters in its collection. The rooftop Onomatopoeia Rooftop is free and has views towards Mt. Tateyama; it closes for winter from 1 December to 15 March.
- Access
- About 15 minutes on foot from the north exit of Toyama Station, or a bus from the south exit (stop 1) to Toyama Prefectural Art Museum.
- Hours
- Museum 9:30–18:00 (last entry 17:30); rooftop 8:00–22:00 (entry until 21:30)
- Closed on
- Museum: Wednesdays (except public holidays), the day after a public holiday and the New Year holidays
- Price
- Collection exhibition ¥350 (from 1 July 2026); special exhibitions vary; rooftop free
5Toyama City Hall Observation Tower富山市役所展望塔
Free observation deck · Shin-Sakuramachi
A free observation deck about 70 m up, reached by its own lift, with a 360° view that takes in the Tateyama range, Toyama Castle and, on clear days, Toyama Bay.
- Access
- About 7 minutes on foot from the south exit of Toyama Station.
- Hours
- April–October: weekdays 9:00–21:00, weekends and holidays 10:00–21:00. November–March: weekdays 9:00–18:00, weekends and holidays 10:00–18:00
- Closed on
- 29 December–3 January; building maintenance days (usually in May)
- Price
- Free
6Toyama city trams (Centram loop and Portram)富山市内電車（セントラム・ポートラム）
Tram network · Toyama city
Toyama Chiho Railway trams link the city centre south of the station with the port town of Iwase to the north. The Centram loop runs about every 15 minutes, the southern lines every 5–10 and the Toyama Port Line (Portram) every 10–15. The city tourism site says guests staying in Toyama City can get a discount ride ticket, and foreign visitors a free ride ticket.
- Access
- Tram stops on both sides of Toyama Station.
- Price
- Adults ¥240, children ¥120 per ride
7Iwase old port town岩瀬の町並み
Historic street · Iwase
A former Kitamae-ship port town with earthen storehouses and old shipping-agent houses along the old Hokkoku Kaido (Omachi Street), now mixed with newer shops, seafood restaurants and a craft beer and sake bar in a converted storehouse.
Toyama city, north by Portram.
- Access
- Toyama Port Line tram from the north exit of Toyama Station towards Iwasehama (about 23 minutes) to Higashi-Iwase, then about 10 minutes on foot. The Fugan Suijo Line boat from Kansui Park also ends here.
- Price
- Free to walk
8Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route立山黒部アルペンルート
Mountain transport route · Tateyama
A 37.2 km route across the Northern Alps between Tateyama Station in Toyama and Ogizawa in Nagano, with a maximum height difference of 1,975 m. It is a relay of cable car, highland bus, tunnel electric bus and ropeway; private cars cannot drive between Tateyama and Ogizawa. The 2026 season runs 15 April–30 November.
Day trip; season 15 April–30 November 2026.
- Access
- Toyama Chiho Railway from Dentetsu-Toyama to Tateyama (about 65 minutes). Then cable car to Bijodaira (7 minutes) and highland bus to Murodo (50 minutes); onward by tunnel bus to Daikanbo (10), ropeway to Kurobedaira (7), underground cable car to Kurobeko (5) and tunnel bus from Kurobe Dam to Ogizawa (16).
- Hours
- Operating season 15 April–30 November 2026
- Closed on
- Winter (December to mid-April)
- Price
- Tateyama to Ogizawa, adult one way ¥10,940, round trip ¥19,680
9Kurobe Dam黒部ダム
Dam and viewpoint · Tateyama
Japan's largest arch dam, 186 m high, completed in 1963 after seven years of construction. It sits on the Alpine Route at Kurobeko, so it can be reached only by the route's vehicles from Toyama or from Ogizawa in Nagano.
On the Alpine Route.
- Access
- Next to Kurobeko Station (Kurobe Cable Car) on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. No cars.
- Closed on
- Winter, with the Alpine Route
10Shomyo Falls称名滝
Waterfall · Tateyama
A 350 m waterfall, the highest in Japan, in Chubu-Sangaku National Park. A paved path of about 30 minutes leads from the Shomyodaira car park to the foot of the falls; in spring a second fall, Hannoki Falls, appears beside it.
Day trip from Tateyama Station.
- Access
- Shomyo-daki Tansho Bus from Tateyama Station (about 15 minutes; runs late April to mid-November), then about 30 minutes on foot.
- Hours
- Road to the car park generally open early May to late November; path to the falls viewpoint usually until mid-November. The road gate at Katsuradai opens 7:00–18:00 (July–August 6:00–19:00)
- Closed on
- Winter; also in heavy rain or high wind
- Price
- Free
11Kurobe Gorge Railway黒部峡谷鉄道（トロッコ電車）
Sightseeing trolley train · Unazuki Onsen
An open trolley train up the Kurobe Gorge from Unazuki, about 1 hour 20 minutes to Keyakidaira. From 1 October to 30 November 2026 trains run one way between Unazuki and Kuronagi, Kanetsuri or Keyakidaira; from 1 to 6 December only an Unazuki–Sasadaira round trip runs. Paths at Keyakidaira may be shut for weather or construction.
Day trip; full line to Keyakidaira until 30 November 2026.
- Access
- Unazuki Station, next to Unazuki-Onsen Station on the Toyama Chiho Railway.
- Hours
- Season 20 April–30 November (partial operation before October)
- Closed on
- December–April, apart from the 1–6 December Sasadaira service
- Price
- Unazuki–Keyakidaira one way: adults ¥2,480, children ¥1,240; first-class upgrade ¥600 extra
12Unazuki Onsen宇奈月温泉
Hot spring town · Unazuki Onsen
Toyama Prefecture's largest hot spring resort, founded in 1923 on the Kurobe River at the start of the Kurobe Gorge. The town is compact enough to walk and has free hot spring footbaths.
Base for the Kurobe Gorge Railway.
- Access
- About 25 minutes by Toyama Chiho Railway train from Shin-Kurobe, next to Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
13Gokayama Ainokura gassho village五箇山 相倉合掌造り集落
World Heritage village · Gokayama (Nanto)
The largest gassho-style village in Gokayama, with about 20 thatched houses aged 100 to 350 years. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site together with Suganuma and Ogimachi in Shirakawa-go (Gifu). Most houses are lived in; some are cafés, museums and guesthouses.
Day trip.
- Access
- About 25 minutes by bus from JR Johana Station to Ainokura-guchi, then about 5 minutes on foot; or about 2 hours by the World Heritage Bus from Takaoka Station.
- Hours
- 8:30–17:00
- Price
- Free to enter; car park ¥1,000 per car
14Gokayama Suganuma gassho village五箇山 菅沼合掌造り集落
World Heritage village · Gokayama (Nanto)
A small World Heritage village of nine gassho-style houses, including the Gokayama Folk Museum and Ensho-no-Yakata, which shows the old local lifestyle. Seasonal light-up evenings are held.
Day trip.
- Access
- About 40 minutes by Gokayama-bound bus from JR Johana Station to the Suganuma stop; 2 minutes by car from Gokayama IC.
- Price
- Car park ¥1,000 per car
15Takaoka Daibutsu高岡大仏
Bronze Buddha · Takaoka
A 16 m seated bronze Amida Buddha at Daibutsuji Temple, finished in the early 20th century after 26 years of work. Visitors can go inside the pedestal, which displays Buddhist paintings and the wooden head of an earlier statue.
Takaoka.
- Access
- About 3 minutes on foot from Sakashitamachi stop on the Manyo Line tram, or about 10 minutes on foot from Takaoka Station.
- Hours
- 6:00–18:00
- Closed on
- Open every day
- Price
- Donation
16Zuiryuji Temple高岡山 瑞龍寺
Zen temple (National Treasure) · Takaoka
A Soto Zen temple built by Maeda Toshitsune for his predecessor Toshinaga, finished in 1663 after about 20 years. The Sanmon gate, Buddha hall and lecture hall were designated National Treasures in 1997.
Takaoka.
- Access
- About 10 minutes on foot from Takaoka Station; about 15 minutes on foot from Shin-Takaoka Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen).
- Hours
- 9:00–16:30 (16:00 from 10 December to 31 January); enter at least 30 minutes before closing
- Price
- Adults ¥500, middle and high school students ¥200, elementary school students ¥100
17Kanaya-machi金屋町
Historic street · Takaoka
The district where Takaoka's metal casting began, with a stone-paved street of about 500 m lined with old latticed houses.
Takaoka.
- Access
- About 20 minutes on foot from Takaoka Station.
- Price
- Free to walk
18Amaharashi Coast雨晴海岸
Coastal viewpoint · Takaoka
A pine-lined coast with the islet Onnaiwa in the foreground and, on clear days, the 3,000 m Tateyama range across Toyama Bay. It is one of the national scenic spots linked to Basho's Oku no Hosomichi.
Takaoka, on the JR Himi Line.
- Access
- About 5 minutes on foot from Amaharashi Station on the JR Himi Line. The Amaharashi roadside station car park is free.
- Price
- Free
19Himi Banya-gaiひみ番屋街
Seafood market and food hall · Himi
Himi's fish market, food stalls and souvenir halls in one place, selling Toyama Bay seafood, Himi udon and Himi beef. Next to it is Soyu, a natural hot spring.
Himi.
- Access
- The Toyama tourism site gives about 20 minutes from Himi Station (JR Himi Line). It is 8 minutes from Himi IC on the Noetsu Expressway.
- Hours
- Fresh fish and shops 8:30–18:00; restaurants 11:00–18:00; conveyor-belt sushi 10:00–20:00
- Closed on
- 1 January
- Price
- Free to enter; free car park
Good to know
Start in Toyama city, where seven of the places on this list are within a tram ride or a walk of Toyama Station. Toyama Castle (¥210) is about 10 minutes on foot from the south exit, the Glass Art Museum (¥200 permanent exhibition) is a short tram ride away, and Kansui Park, the art museum rooftop and the City Hall observation tower are free. A tram ride costs ¥240.
The mountains are seasonal. The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route runs 15 April–30 November 2026, with the train from Dentetsu-Toyama to Tateyama taking about 65 minutes. The Kurobe Gorge Railway runs from Unazuki to Keyakidaira from 1 October to 30 November 2026, then only to Sasadaira on 1–6 December. Shomyo Falls is reachable only from late April to mid-November.
Gokayama, Takaoka and Himi are in the west of the prefecture. The gassho villages of Ainokura and Suganuma are reached by bus from Johana or Takaoka; Shirakawa-go is across the border in Gifu. Hours, fees and closed days on each card come from the place's own page, the Toyama City tourism site or Visit Toyama, checked on 22 October 2026.
Toyama city, the mountains, or the west
The three parts of the list compared on how you get there and when they are open. Times are from the official pages on each card.
| Area | Places | Getting there | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyama city | Castle · Glass Art Museum · Kansui Park · TAD · City Hall tower · trams · Iwase | On foot or by tram (¥240) from Toyama Station; Iwase about 23 minutes by Portram | All year; museums close on set weekdays |
| Tateyama and Kurobe | Alpine Route · Kurobe Dam · Shomyo Falls · Kurobe Gorge Railway · Unazuki Onsen | Toyama Chiho Railway to Tateyama (about 65 minutes) or to Unazuki-Onsen | Alpine Route 15 April–30 November 2026; gorge railway to 30 November; closed in winter |
| West: Gokayama, Takaoka, Himi | Ainokura · Suganuma · Takaoka Daibutsu · Zuiryuji · Kanaya-machi · Amaharashi · Himi Banya-gai | Bus from Johana or Takaoka for Gokayama; Takaoka Station for the temple and Daibutsu; JR Himi Line for Amaharashi | All year |
By kind of trip
A first half-day in Toyama city
The castle is about 10 minutes on foot from the south exit, the Glass Art Museum a short tram ride, and Kansui Park about 9 minutes from the north exit.
Toyama Castle (Toyama City Folk Museum) · Toyama Glass Art Museum (TOYAMA Kirari) · Fugan Unga Kansui Park · Toyama city trams (Centram loop and Portram)
Free views of the Tateyama range
The City Hall observation tower (about 70 m up), the Tenmon-kyo bridge tower in Kansui Park and the TAD rooftop are all free; Amaharashi looks across Toyama Bay to the mountains.
Toyama City Hall Observation Tower · Fugan Unga Kansui Park · Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design (TAD) · Amaharashi Coast
Into the mountains before the season ends
The Alpine Route and Kurobe Dam close after 30 November 2026; the gorge railway runs to Keyakidaira until 30 November; the Shomyo Falls bus runs to mid-November.
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route · Kurobe Dam · Kurobe Gorge Railway · Shomyo Falls
Gassho villages
Ainokura has about 20 thatched houses and Suganuma nine. Both are reached by bus from JR Johana Station; Ainokura also by the World Heritage Bus from Takaoka.
Gokayama Ainokura gassho village · Gokayama Suganuma gassho village
A day in Takaoka
Zuiryuji and the Daibutsu are each about 10 minutes on foot from Takaoka Station, and Kanaya-machi about 20.
Questions
When is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route open in 2026?
The official site gives the 2026 operating period as 15 April to 30 November. The adult one-way fare from Tateyama to Ogizawa is ¥10,940. Cars cannot drive between Tateyama and Ogizawa.
Is the Kurobe Gorge Railway running to Keyakidaira?
Yes, from 1 October to 30 November 2026 trains run one way between Unazuki and Kuronagi, Kanetsuri or Keyakidaira. From 1 to 6 December only an Unazuki–Sasadaira round trip runs. Unazuki to Keyakidaira costs ¥2,480 for adults. Paths at Keyakidaira may be shut for weather or construction.
What can you do in Toyama city without a car?
Toyama Castle, the City Hall observation tower and Kansui Park are 7 to 10 minutes on foot from Toyama Station. The Glass Art Museum is a short tram ride from the south exit, and Iwase is about 23 minutes by the Portram tram. A tram ride costs ¥240.
Is Shirakawa-go in Toyama?
No. Shirakawa-go is in Gifu Prefecture. Toyama's World Heritage gassho villages are Ainokura and Suganuma in Gokayama, listed together with Ogimachi in Shirakawa-go.