Gastronomical and scenic tours in Toyama and Hida!

  • Toyama
  • Sightseeing
World Heritage Gokayama Aikura Gassho-Zukuri Village (image)
Did you know that Toyama and Hida are geographically and historically closely connected? For example, the day after you visit Toyama via the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo, you can easily access the neighboring Hida area by train, bus, or rental car, which is recommended for sightseeing tours around the area! In this issue, we will introduce a trip to Hida starting from Toyama and the attractions of the region that you should enjoy together.

Enjoy the food of Toyama and Hida!

Toyama】Toyama Bay Sushi

The seafood caught in Toyama Bay is freshly caught because the unique topography allows fishing close to the port! The "Toyama Bay Sushi," which is packed with such fresh seafood, costs from 2,700 to 5,500 yen (tax included), depending on the restaurant. It comes with 10 pieces of sushi made with rice produced in Toyama Prefecture and seasonal seafood caught in Toyama Bay, and a soup to feel the Toyama flavor! In addition, there is a rule that the restaurant will explain each sushi item one by one. If you make a reservation up to the day before, you will receive a special offer such as a small bowl of food, so don't forget to make a reservation in advance if you are going to visit Toyama!
Toyama Bay Sushi (image)
Let's go eat Toyama Bay Sushi!

Hida Beef

Hida beef has established its position as one of the most famous brands of Wagyu beef in Japan. Hida beef is a black Wagyu beef that has won gold for two consecutive years at the National Brand Beef Show, which is known as the "Olympics of Wagyu. Hida beef is characterized by its fine texture, soft texture, mesh-like marbling, and rich flavor! Hida beef is popular not only as steak or grilled meat, but also as Hida beef nigiri, Hida beef skewers, and other easy-to-eat styles.

Hida beef dinner (image)
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Enthralled by the traditional townscapes of Toyama and Hida!

Toyama - Gokayama World Heritage Site

In December 1995, Hida beef was registered as the sixth World Heritage Site in Japan, along with Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture. Gassho-zukuri is highly regarded as one of the most developed and rational forms of minka, representing Japanese wooden culture, and people are still living in them today! The cozy village is lined with Gassho-style houses, rice paddies, stone walls, and snow-molded forests to protect them from avalanches. The simple and beautiful scenery is the very essence of the nostalgic Japanese original landscape. Why not visit a "Living World Heritage Site"?
Ainokura Gassho-Zukuri Village (Photo by Nanto Tourist Association)
World Cultural Heritage ~Natsukashiki Nihon no Gohzouzukuri Zukuri (Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Village)

Hida Furukawa

Setogawa River and Shirakabe Dozo Street" is one of the most popular spots in Hida Furukawa. The rows of white-walled storehouses and the clear water of the Seto River make visitors feel at home. Visitors can enjoy the seasonal changes in scenery: fresh greenery in spring, carp in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snow in winter. Also located behind the "Setogawa River and Shirakabe Storehouse Street" are two of Hida Furukawa's representative long-established sake breweries, the Watanabe Sake Brewery and the Kaba Sake Brewery. Both buildings are designated as national tangible cultural properties, and tastings are available, so why not find your favorite local sake?

Old streets (photo courtesy of Hida City)
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Special Event! Walking with a sculptor around Zuisenji Temple Night Museum, Ecchu Yatsuo, Gokayama, and Hida Takayama / Toyama and Hida Travel Routes with Winter Scenery

This tour will allow you to fully enjoy the geographically and historically closely connected regions of Toyama (the sea) and Hida (the mountains). Starting from the Hokuriku Shinkansen line, we will tour around Ecchu and Hida, and enjoy food, spectacular scenery, and townscapes unique to winter. As a special event, on the evening of the first day, we will visit the Inami Sculpture Night Museum with a commentary by an Inami sculptor! You will enjoy a lunch of "Toyama Bay Sushi" and a dinner of "Hida Beef" at "Etchu-Tonamino Onsen" on the first night and "Hida Takayama Onsen" on the second night. Please enjoy the winter food, spectacular scenery, and townscapes of Toyama and Hida on the Ecchu-Hida excursion starting from the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line!
Zuisenji Temple Night Museum at Iba Betsuin (image)
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