22Art & Cafe Hopping
Toyama Sightseeing Model Course | Half-Day to Full-Day | Girls' Trip Plan
Rainy days are pleasant too.
A day filled with art and cafes, explored by streetcar.
This is a recommended sightseeing itinerary for those visiting Toyama City for the first time or those who want to spend some relaxing time there.
The area around Toyama Station boasts a compact concentration of cultural facilities, including art museums, literary museums, and design hubs, which can be efficiently explored by tram and on foot. Because it's easily accessible by public transport, it's highly recommended for girls' trips, solo travelers, and even for rainy-day sightseeing in Toyama.
Spend some quiet time inside the museum, take a break at the attached cafe, and then head to the next place. The charm of this course lies in being able to enjoy art and cafes at your own pace.
Walk at a comfortable pace, without overexerting yourself. This is a "stroll for adults" that you can enjoy even on a rainy day.
You don't have to visit everything. One of the charms of sightseeing in a city center is that you can choose your favorite spots according to your mood that day.
Why not enjoy a slightly special side of everyday life in Toyama, encountering art and cafes while riding a streetcar?
Toyama Station
Toyama Ink Museum
Koshinokuni Museum of Literature
Sato Memorial Museum
Toyama Glass Art Museum
Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art
Toyama Station
Toyama Station
An artistic day trip to satisfy your senses, while riding a streetcar.
Don't walk too much, and don't overexert yourself.
This is a pleasant walking course for adults, perfect even on rainy days.
Toyama Ink Museum
A museum with a garden, enveloped in a serene atmosphere.
You can slowly savor the lingering atmosphere of ink painting in a tranquil setting.
After viewing the exhibits, take a break at the adjoining cafe, "Water Clock," and enjoy the view of the greenery.
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"Mizu no Tokei" (Water Clock), a shop specializing in home-roasted and cold-brew coffee, Toyama branch.
Koshinokuni Museum of Literature
A tranquil cultural facility where you can encounter literature associated with Toyama.
In addition to exhibits, there are also picture books and videos, making it an appealing and accessible experience.
For those quiet moments of downtime before your next move.
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Chez Yoshi
Located next to the literary museum, this restaurant offers a tranquil atmosphere for a leisurely lunch. It's the perfect place to prepare your mind and body for the afternoon.
Sato Memorial Museum
A museum overflowing with Japanese charm, nestled within a castle ruins park.
While overlooking the garden, you can experience the profound depths of Japanese culture.
If you have time, enjoy matcha tea and Japanese sweets in the tea room.
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Sukean
Toyama Glass Art Museum
"TOYAMA Kirari" is a place where light and glass resonate with each other.
You can enjoy contemporary glass artwork along with the beauty of the open atrium space.
The museum shop and Café Koma are also worth a visit.
Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art
This art museum offers a sense of openness, with large windows overlooking the Tateyama mountain range.
You can leisurely appreciate design from Japan and abroad, as well as modern and contemporary art.
Finally, wrap up your trip on the rooftop or at one of the shops.
Toyama Station
Finally, enjoy choosing souvenirs inside or in front of the station.
I look for souvenirs like "Toyama medicines" and glass crafts inside or in front of the station.
If you have time before your next leg of the journey, I recommend taking photos of the streetcars at sunset or at night around the station!
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Fuiwa Canal Kansui Park
Fugan Canal Kansui Park is a relaxing spot with beautiful views of the Tateyama mountain range and an open waterside landscape, where you can enjoy a leisurely time strolling around and taking photos.
More detailsHere's the route for this time!
Recommended time
Open year-round. *Closing days vary by facility. There may also be temporary closures for exhibit changes, etc. Please check the opening hours before visiting.
For adults
This course utilizes the tram, allowing you to walk without overexerting yourself and still enjoy a satisfying experience.
You can arrange your itinerary according to your mood: take your time at places that interest you, and visit places you want to see quickly in a shorter time.
If you frequently get on and off the streetcar, we recommend using the city streetcar and bus one-day pass.
Key points of this course
- You can freely arrange things while finding wonderful works of art, cozy cafes, etc.
・You can easily get around even on rainy days by using the tram and walking at a comfortable pace.
A day designed to slowly nourish your senses and aesthetic sensibilities.
*The estimated stay time for this course does not include time spent at the cafe.