A day in Toyama, Japan

Toyama is the capital of the Prefecture of the same name. He gave us to visit this city on our last trip to Japan because it was included in our train pass, and allowed us to get to know the Shinkasen. Being in Kanazawa, you can take this train, and in about 25 minutes you reach Toyama.

There are several reasons why to visit this city for at least one day, even more days, and use it as a base to visit other interesting places. We unfortunately didn’t have more time to explore.

If you are in Kanazawa, you can take the Shinkansen. If you have the JR Central Pass that let you arrive to Kanazawa, this train is included in this pass. You don’t have to pay any extra if you take the wagons without reservation. You have to take the Hokuriku-Shinkansen, attention because there are several type/name of Shinkansen.

If you are somewhere else with shinkansen connections, you will surely be able to take the train and be in a short time. You can use, of course, use the general National Pass train for getting Toyama.

The best is go from Kanazawa if you are already there and make a visit in a couple of days. If you have enough time.

Toyama has like many cities in Japan a great train station, with all services, and in excellent conditions. From the station you can take the tram that goes through the city, or the buses or taxis that will be available just to leave.

If you are more adventurous, you can do like us, go out and just walk and walk. Many points of interest are located near the station, we for example did everything on foot.

Within the station and close to the station there are many options to eat.