Why Visit Toyama, Japan鈥檚 Coastal City?, Toyama, Japan

Travel to the coastal city of Toyama for a more tranquil experience and a break from Japan鈥檚 larger boisterous cities.

Then Toyama is for you as tourists seem scarce, which is refreshing after spending several nights in incredibly聽bustling Kyoto.

With a decreasing population of around 413,000, Toyama is a more peaceful and laid-back experience than other Japanese cities.

Seven rivers run from the foot of the mountains in the south to the north of the city, before continuing into the Sea of Japan.

Even though Toyama is more serene than other cities in Japan, this doesn鈥檛 mean there is nothing to see in this lovely city and there is always a castle.

Only a 10-minute walk from Toyama Station, you are confronted with the dramatic Toyama Castle Park (楼210 entry).

A small pamphlet in English is provided but as the exhibits are in Japanese with a splattering of English titles, it鈥檚 not easy to learn about the intricacies of the castle.

Climb the narrow aged timber stairs to the observation level for a great view of Toyama and the surrounding spectacular snowcapped Tateyama Mountains, known as the Japanese Alps. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Why Visit Toyama, Japan鈥檚 Coastal City?
Guide Location: Japan » Toyama
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Nilla Palmer
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