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Things to see in Toyama (Japan): 11 places and when to go
Toyama is a city in Japan with around 333,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), Nature (2), Snow (2). The best known are Toyama Bay, Mount Kuwasaki and Museum of Modern Art, Toyama. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 36.7, 137.23
- Population
- About 333,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · Nature (2) · Snow (2) · Mountains (1) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to January and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 263 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Kuwasaki, at 2,090 m.
What to see in Toyama
The places in and around Toyama, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Toyama BayBay in Japan16 km
- Mount KuwasakiMountain in Japan28 km
- Museum of Modern Art, ToyamaFormer art museum in Toyama, Toyama, Japan (1981–2016)2.7 km
- Tateyama Caldera Sabo MuseumArchive organization in Toyama, Japan23 km
- Toyama Glass Art MuseumMuseum in Japan1.9 km
- Toyama Science MuseumArchive organization in Toyama, Japan2.7 km
- Awasuno Ski AreaSki resort24 km
- Tateyama Sanroku Ski ResortSki resort23 km
- Toyama Municipal Family Park ZooWith kids · Wildlife7.3 km
- Yagokorōoichihiko ShrineShinto shrine in Niikawa district, Japan27 km
- Nakajima LockHistory3.0 km
When to go to Toyama
The best time to visit Toyama is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:45
- FebBest time10:39
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:57
- JunPossible14:30
- JulPossible14:17
- AugPossible13:24
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovBest time10:00
- DecPossible9:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. In February, 9 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Toyama
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 263 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Takaoka, Toyama10 places21 km
- Kanazawa73 places55 km
- Matsumoto, Nagano63 places84 km
- Nagano211 places84 km
- Nagano6 places88 km
- Fukui21 places114 km
And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Toyama?
The best known: Toyama Bay, Mount Kuwasaki, Museum of Modern Art, Toyama, Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum, Toyama Glass Art Museum. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Toyama?
February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30.
How do you get to Toyama?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 263 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Toyama as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Museums and art713 places for museums and art in Japan, from Tokyo National Museum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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