Discover the best travel guides, tips, and experiences for Toyama
From December 26, 2026 to February 28, 2027, Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Yamanoha (黒部・宇奈月温泉 やまのは) in Kurobe, Toyama holds a Taisho-themed winter event with 100 lanterns made by local children, a history exhibit, a then-and-now map of Unazuki Onsen, retro dishes and sweets, and a stay plan, with some content running until April 5, 2027.
On November 22nd (Sunday), a special tour at the National Treasure Shokoji Temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, will combine a guided special visit and the temple's "Seven Wonders" with a one-day-only course meal by the restaurant Ahora Aqui.
A pop-up store selling original cookie tins made in collaboration with popular picture books, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Gaspard and Lisa, will be held at Maruto Toyama from October 30 (Fri) to November 8 (Sun), 2026.
From October 24, 2026, a premium tour combining traditional craft-making experiences with meals at three popular Toyama sushi restaurants goes on sale for visitors to Japan, and 33 types of one-of-a-kind SUSHI PLATE go on sale online with overseas shipping.
Starting September 12, the long-established Toyama confectionery shop Nakao Seigetsudo celebrates the season with its Autumn Chestnut Festival, a lineup of four chestnut treats — daifuku, dorayaki, monaka and okowa — available at its stores in Takaoka and Toyama through the end of November.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop inside Apita Toyama Higashi in Toyama City on September 11, 2026 (Friday), bringing the capsule toy specialty store brand's nationwide store count to 300.
This autumn, Toyama's long-awaited Kurobe-Unazuki Canyon Route finally opens to tours on October 2, and the season also brings craft festivals in Takaoka, seasonal flavors like Kazumi apples and genge fish, a craft-filled stay in Kanaya-machi, and hidden autumn foliage spots at Ainokura and Jinzu-kyo Gorge.
As autumn arrives in Toyama, the Owara Kaze no Bon Festival lights up the historic town of Yatsuo from September 1–3, while Tateyama's cooling trails, the season's first red snow crab, and Kureha pears bring an early taste of fall.
Saburoubei, the beloved Ishikawa restaurant chain with 75 years of history, is now offering an online-exclusive gift set featuring its signature all-purpose sauce and torikawa (braised chicken skin), ideal for summer gift-giving.
The BONBON DROP seal POP UP STORE is hitting 10 cities across Japan from June 2026, bringing together approximately 200 types of BONBON DROP seals in what is the largest-ever pop-up event for the brand.
Saburoubei, a ramen chain that has been a staple of Ishikawa Prefecture for 75 years, is bringing back its popular summer-limited cold noodle menu at five locations starting June 10, 2026.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu is offering a limited-time Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea, pairing juicy grapes with the rare aromatic herb kuromoji from Toga Village in Nanto, Toyama.
The all-day dining restaurant korare WINE AND DINE at DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama is introducing two summer lunch styles from June 1, 2026 — a world-themed weekend buffet and a chef's selection weekday course.
RETREAT PLACE ASAHI, a new corporate retreat and workcation facility surrounded by nature in Asahi-cho, Toyama, has opened. The facility offers space for team-building, offsite meetings, and creative retreats away from the daily grind.
From June 19 to September 30, 2026, Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu hosts Beer Foam Festa 2026, an indoor summer event featuring all-you-can-drink beverages including rare SORACHI 1984 beer and seasonal Toyama-inspired cuisine.
From May 7 through June 6, 2026, Hotel Vischio Toyama in Toyama City is displaying miniature andon lanterns inspired by the vibrant Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival held annually in Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture.
Saburoubei, the beloved Ishikawa Prefecture soul food chain with over 75 years of history, is holding a limited-time "Year Three Gratitude Festival" at its Toyama Kosugi location from May 8 to May 31, 2026, featuring discounted drinks, doubled meat portions, and an exclusive new hot pot dish.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Toyama is launching its all-weather rooftop beer garden on May 1, 2026, offering an all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet featuring a rare comparison of four major Japanese domestic beer brands alongside a live-kitchen teppanyaki mishima steak.
Two special viewing plans are available for the Johana Hikiyama Festival on May 5, 2026 — experience the festival's iconic "Iori-uta" performances from a comfortable tatami room or a reserved outdoor seat.
Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu will offer a limited-time "Mango & Melon Bloom Afternoon Tea" from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring edible flowers grown in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture.
APA Hotel Uozu-Ekimae opened on March 2, 2026, just a 1-minute walk from Uozu Station in Toyama Prefecture. The 145-room urban hotel caters to both business travelers and tourists exploring the Hokuriku region.
The NOK Kids Backcountry Tour 2026 returns for its fourth year with ten free sessions across Niigata, Aomori, Toyama, Gunma, and Nagano prefectures. A newly added Freeride Academy for junior athletes features coaching from Finnish snowboarding legend Antti Autti.
Spring in Toyama brings a rare chance to enjoy freshly landed firefly squid at Mizuhashi Fishing Port, while Hotel New Otani Tokyo offers a seasonal Toyama prefecture fair through late April 2026.
Wendy's・First Kitchen introduces two luxurious burger items featuring black truffle sauce, white truffle oil, and creamy mozzarella cheese at select locations starting February 26th.
On February 22nd, 2026, Unazuki Snow Park in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture, hosts the first snow luge trial event in the Hokuriku region. Anyone can enjoy this accessible winter sport from day one.
Starting January 21st, Toriaezu Gohei izakaya launches its second wave of winter delicacies featuring snow crab and milt dishes, along with Italian-inspired gianduja hot chocolate.
Yu-toria Etchu inn in Toyama launches a limited winter detox stay plan featuring Toyama Yakuzen-certified fermented medicinal hot pot, specialty seafood including the rare deep-sea fish "genge," natural hot springs, and yomogi-mushi herbal steam therapy.
Experience the snowy beauty of Kurobe Gorge aboard a trolley train. The popular winter premium tour returns for 18 days in January and February 2026.
The annual autumn event "Tonami Yume no Taira Cosmos Watching" has begun at Tonami Yume no Taira Ski Resort in Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, featuring 1 million cosmos flowers across 5 varieties blooming across the venue.
Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu launches an exclusive afternoon tea featuring Gion Tsujiri's premium matcha. From October 1st to December 31st, guests can enjoy 18 carefully crafted matcha delicacies while taking in panoramic views of the Tateyama mountain range.
Summary A 2-day/1-night solo trip to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture. Here is the plan for day 1…On day 1, we went sightseeing in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. Omachi City is located in the northwestern part of Nagano and is famous as the gateway to the Nagano […]
Summary This plan is for the second day of a two day/one night solo trip to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture! On the second day, we went sightseeing along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture, taking an electric bus, a cable car, a ropeway, and […]
Summary This time I took the sightseeing train called “Berumonta” (Belles Montagnes et Mer) to Himi & Amaharashi 🚞 Had luxury experience of riding the train while enjoying sushi made by sushi chef🍣 Walking through the bustling Himi Banyagai was a lot of fun 🤤 Taking a footbath and looking out at the ocean, it […]
Summary This time, we rented bicycles at Tateyama Station for a one-day trip around Tateyama City! It was a fun cycling trip with great weather 🚲 I enjoyed the history, food and nature! Spring, summer, fall and winter (too cold in winter…?) Please refer to the Tateyama trip that you can enjoy~❗️ *Please note that […]
Summary This time, I took on a one-day trip to Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture! I got to the Japanese traditional craft experience of make sake cups, explored a park that showcases the world of Doraemon, and enjoyed a cafe with the view of Great Buddha! If you are planning to visit Toyama Prefecture, please refer […]