22My First Time in Toyama City | A Walking Tour of Kansui Park
Toyama Sightseeing Model Course | Enjoy the waterfront and art north of Toyama Station in 1.5 to 2 hours
This walking tour is recommended for first-time visitors to Toyama City and can be enjoyed in 1.5 to 2 hours.
Starting from the north exit of Toyama Station, this tour takes you to Fugan Canal Kansui Park, Tenmon Bridge, a cafe, and the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art. It's a great way to enjoy the waterside scenery and art at a leisurely pace, making it perfect before or after hotel check-in.
Whether you're strolling around during the day, or enjoying a walk at dusk or after the lights come on, why not take a leisurely stroll through the Toyama Station North area, where waterfront and art blend together harmoniously?
Toyama Station (North Exit)
Fugan Canal Kansui Park
Tenmon Bridge
Starbucks Coffee Toyama Kansui Park Store
Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art
Toyama Station
Toyama Station (North Exit)
From Toyama Station North Exit, take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront.
Toyama Station is the gateway to Toyama tourism, with the Hokuriku Shinkansen and streetcar lines converging there.
A short walk from the north exit will take you to the Fugan Canal Kansui Park area, which stretches along the canal. It's a great place to spend some free time after arriving, before or after checking into your hotel, or before or after a meal.
Fugan Canal Kansui Park
A popular waterside spot within walking distance from Toyama Station.
This is a representative waterside park of Toyama City, stretching along the Fugan Canal.
The lawns and canal-side promenades are pleasant, and you can enjoy a relaxed time in a place that feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of Toyama Station.
One of its charms is that you can enjoy different scenery with each season: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in early summer, crisp air in autumn, and snowscapes in winter.
Tenmon Bridge
The symbol of Kansui Park, offering views of the waterside scenery and the Tateyama mountain range.
This is the symbol of Kansui Park, offering a panoramic view of the Fugan Canal and the entire park.
On clear days, you can even see the Tateyama mountain range. From dusk to night, you can enjoy the reflections of light on the water and the illuminated scenery.
[Tianmen Bridge Observation Tower] Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 21:30 PM / Free admission
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A stroll through Kansui Park at night
As dusk falls, the Tianmen Bridge and the surrounding park are illuminated, creating a different scene from the daytime. You can enjoy a stroll before or after dinner while admiring the lights reflected on the water's surface.
Starbucks Coffee Toyama Kansui Park Store
A popular cafe where you can relax while enjoying the waterside view.
This popular cafe is located within Kansui Park and offers stunning waterside views.
You can take a break during your stroll while enjoying views of the canal and park through the large windows. The cafe is also recommended during sunset.
*It can get crowded on weekends and during peak tourist season.
Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art
Experience art and design by the water's edge.
This art museum, located near Kansui Park, offers a chance to enjoy art and design.
You can encounter a variety of exhibits, including modern and contemporary art, posters, and chair collections. If you have a short time, it's also recommended to stop by and enjoy the waterside scenery visible from the building and inside the museum.
*If you would like to take your time to appreciate the exhibits, please allow ample time for your visit.
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Rooftop garden "Onomatopoeia Rooftop"
If you visit the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art, be sure to stop by the rooftop garden, "Onomatopoeia Rooftop." It's an open rooftop garden lined with playground equipment themed around the sounds and sensations of words.
Toyama Station
After enjoying a stroll around the Kansui Park area, we'll head back to Toyama Station.
Around the station, you'll find a variety of Toyama specialties and souvenirs, including Toyama Black Ramen, Masu Sushi, White Shrimp, and local sake.
It's great as a daytime sightseeing spot, but it's also recommended for a short walk before dinner or a stroll through the illuminated Kansui Park after a meal.
Here's the route for this time!
You can find it on foot from Toyama Station.
The perfect distance between the waterfront and art.
During the day, you can enjoy the open view of the canal.
In the evening, the soft light reflected on the water's edge,
At night, the park is illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere.
In the area north of Toyama Station,
Experience the "beauty found in everyday life" of Toyama.