18Fugan Canal Kansui Park Enjoyment Tour / Volunteer Tourist Guide
Approximately a 10-minute walk from Toyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line!
Kansui Park is an urban oasis created by utilizing the boat basin of the Fugan Canal, and it has now become one of the leading tourist attractions in the Hokuriku region, attracting a great deal of visitors.
Furthermore, at the newly established Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art, you can admire world-famous paintings, and from the rooftop garden, you can enjoy panoramic views of Kansui Park and the magnificent Tateyama mountain range. While strolling through the park, an experienced guide will explain the history of flood control and urban development learned from Toyama City's past floods, as well as highlights of the area. In addition to the Kansui Park walking course described below, there are also Nakajima Lock Gate walking courses and courses utilizing the popular Suijo Line.
Guide Baba
Information
- Plaza in front of Toyama City General Gymnasium
- Fountain and Waterfall Square
- Ushijima Lock Gate (Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property)
- Tenmon Bridge
- Birdwatching shelter
- The most beautiful Starbucks in the world
*We will also guide you to places to rest and eat after the tour ends.
Basic Information
| Start time | 9:00～17:00 |
|---|---|
| Acitivity Time | 1 hours |
| Usage Fees | 2,500 yen per guide (Duration: approximately 1 hour) *One guide will accompany every 15 people. |
| Multi-Language Support | Improper |
| How to Apply | Up to two days before the scheduled date |
| Contact | Toyama City Tourism Association TEL: 076-439-0800 FAX: 076-439-0810 |
| Remarks | *The Toyama City Tourism Association will provide you with information on how to contact the Fugan Canal Storytellers' Association. |
Tour Planning
Comment from the guide
While strolling through Fugan Canal Kansui Park, which captivates visitors with its exquisite blend of the magnificent Tateyama mountain landscape and surrounding scenery, an experienced guide will explain the history of flood control and urban development learned from past floods, as well as highlight the park's attractions.
There are also other options, such as a walking course around Nakajima Lock Gate and a course utilizing the popular water bus.