About Toyama

Toyama Prefecture

“Toyama” means “rich with mountains”! The city offers stunning views of a series of 3,000-meter peaks belonging to the Northern Japan Alps. Located on the picturesque Japan Sea, only 250km northwest of Tokyo (two hours by Shinkansen), you will be amazed by the perfect scenery and dynamic landscape. Historically, Toyama was a powerful castle town that offers visitors splendid ancient festivals and neighborhoods with traditional 19th-century wooden buildings, together with ultra-modern trams that crisscross beautiful downtown rivers and canals, and the largest community of glass artists in Japan. With some of the most famous sashimi and sushi in Japan, award-winning pure water, spectacular mountain trekking, remarkable museums, and easy access, eco-friendly Toyama really has it all!
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A Must-Visit Destination in 2025

The prestigious American newspaper, The New York Times, annually features a list of must-visit destinations around the world. Among the 52 places to visit in 2025, "Toyama" was selected as one of them.
Reference: The New York Times Article

Toyama Glass Art Museum

　
Toyama City is one of the world's leading glass art cities, featuring the Toyama City Institute of Glass Art, which nurtures glass artists; the Toyama Glass Studio, supporting their creative activities; and the Toyama Glass Art Museum, a venue for art appreciation. The Toyama Glass Art Museum, an iconic symbol of Toyama's vibrant glass art culture, is located inside "TOYAMA Kirari," a multi-purpose facility designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma. The museum showcases a variety of exhibitions, including a permanent collection featuring an installation by Dale Chihuly, a master of contemporary glass art, as well as works from domestic and international glass artists. Special exhibitions are also regularly held as well. The museum offers a serene atmosphere with a charming café which is popular among visitors. Its menu includes a variety of dishes featuring fu (wheat gluten), providing a relaxing space where you can enjoy a book from the library while savoring the lingering impressions of the art.

Owara Kaze no Bon Festival

　
It is one of Japan's premier festivals that attracts approximately 200,000 visitors over three days. Accompanied by the melancholic tones of the shamisen and kokyu (Japanese instrument), the rhythm of taiko drums, and soulful songs, dancers gracefully parade through the streets in a performance rich with emotion and elegance. For over 300 years, the songs and dances of Owara Kaze no Bon have been passed down, embodying lyrical beauty, refined dignity, and a graceful charm amidst their wistful melodies. The festival's setting is equally enchanting—streets lined with lattice-doored houses, earthen storehouses, and other remnants of the past, illuminated by thousands of glowing paper lanterns, creating a magical atmosphere.

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