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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
Arriving in Toyama and want to explore the region with ease? This private tour is perfect for you! With a government-licensed English-speaking guide and a private vehicle, discovering Toyama is effortless.
Toyama, on the Sea of Japan coast, is framed by the dramatic Tateyama mountains and rich in craft and scenery. Start at Toyama Castle and its history museum, then admire the dazzling Toyama Glass Art Museum, a Kengo Kuma landmark, and stroll the canal-side Fugan Unga Kansui Park.
Head to Takaoka for the National Treasure Zuiryuji Temple and the great bronze Takaoka Daibutsu. Take in the famous Amaharashi Coast, where the snow-capped Tateyama range seems to rise from the sea. Back in the city, walk the cherry-lined Matsukawa Park and finish at the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design.
Choose 3 to 4 highlights to match your interests, with a knowledgeable local guide. This flexible 8-hour tour shows you the very best of Toyama at your own pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If your hotel or desired pick up point is not on the list, please contact us. Please be at your pick up point 10 minutes before the tour starts. This tour includes an English-speaking, Government-licensed guide and a private vehicle with a driver. Pick up and drop off are available at Toyama Station and hotels in central Toyama.
The guide will be waiting with a name board.
Itinerary
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1
Visit Toyama Castle, set in a leafy central park. Your guide explores the Toyama City Local History Museum housed in the keep, with exhibits on the castle town and views over the city toward the Tateyama mountains.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Explore the Toyama Glass Art Museum, a striking building designed by architect Kengo Kuma. Your guide introduces its dazzling contemporary glass collection, including a spectacular Dale Chihuly installation, reflecting Toyama's craft heritage.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Stroll through Fugan Unga Kansui Park, a beautiful canal-side park in central Toyama. Your guide points out the iconic Tenmon Bridge and the views toward the mountains, a relaxing green space famous for its scenic waterway and cafe.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Visit Zuiryuji Temple in Takaoka, a magnificent Zen temple and National Treasure built in the 17th century. Your guide walks you through its grand wooden gate, Buddha hall and elegant corridors, a masterpiece of Edo-period architecture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
See the Takaoka Daibutsu, one of Japan's three great bronze Buddhas. Your guide shares the story of this impressive 16-metre statue, a symbol of Takaoka's famous metal-casting craftsmanship dating back centuries.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Take in the famous Amaharashi Coast, where on clear days the snow-capped Tateyama mountain range appears to rise from the sea. Your guide shares this scenic spot beloved by the poet Otomo no Yakamochi, perfect for photos.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Walk along Matsukawa Park, a riverside promenade lined with cherry trees in the heart of Toyama. Your guide points out the seasonal scenery; in spring it is one of the region's finest cherry-blossom spots, with optional pleasure boats.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Finish at the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design (TAD), a modern museum overlooking Kansui Park. Your guide introduces its collection of 20th-century art and design, plus a rooftop with playful sculptures and mountain views.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
- Please contact us should you need a child or infant seat.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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