Iwase Walking Course / Tourist Volunteer Guide

A townscape of Kitamaebune trading posts, registered as a Japan Heritage site.

Iwase in Toyama City, registered as a Japan Heritage site in 2018, was a port of call for Kitamae ships that sailed across rough seas, carrying the dreams of men. We will guide you through the historic streets of Iwase, including the townscape with its traditional bamboo fences, the Mori family residence (a nationally designated important cultural property, currently closed due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake), the Baba family residence (the leading of the five great Iwase families), the Toyama Port observation deck where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Tateyama mountain range and the Noto Peninsula on a clear day, and the Suwa Shrine where a grand float festival is held in the spring. The course can be adjusted to suit your schedule. Please feel free to contact us.

Guide Furuichi

Comment from the guide

We, the residents of Iwase, will guide you through the historic townscape that once flourished as a center for Kitamae-bune (northern route trading ships).
This course allows you to enjoy a stroll while experiencing the unique atmosphere of a port town.
The course can be adjusted to suit your schedule, so please feel free to contact us.

Information

From Toyama Station North Exit: Take the Toyama Port Line tram.
Get off at Higashi-Iwase bus stop and meet your guide.
Karakasamatsu
Streetscape of Iwase
Baba family
Toyama Port Observation Deck
A stroll along the Iwase Canal
Boarding the Toyama Port Line at Iwasehama Station
Toyama Station

Basic Information

Start time	9:00～17:00
Acitivity Time	1 to 2 hours
Usage Fees	1,000 yen for groups of 2 to 20 people. (For groups of 21 or more) 2,000 yen *School events are free
Multi-Language Support	Improper
How to Apply	Up to one week before the scheduled date
Contact	Iwase Guide Group Representative: Furuichi TEL/FAX: 076-437-4203