Toyama Castle / Toyama City Local History Museum

A castle of learning and discovery reflected in the water and stone walls: Toyama Castle, one of Japan's Top 100 Castles (Continued List).

A symbolic castle of Toyama, where the history of the Maeda family lives on.

The 140cm tall silver catfish tail-shaped helmet is a must-see masterpiece.

You can enjoy walking around and appreciate the scenery of the castle ruins, including the mirror stones, stone walls, and moats.

A special view overlooking the city of Toyama from the top floor of the castle tower.

At the special exhibition, you can encounter "new discoveries" about history and culture.

Toyama Castle stands in the heart of Toyama City.
Founded in 1543 by Jinbo Nagashige, the area has witnessed the turbulent times from the Sengoku period to the early modern period, with successive lords including the Uesugi, Sasa, and Maeda clans.

During the Sengoku period, Sasa Narimasa, a retainer of Oda Nobunaga, took control of the castle and ruled over the entire province of Etchu.
It is said that Narimasa, utilizing his advanced civil engineering skills, incorporated the Jinzu River and Itachi River, so that the castle could become a "floating castle" in times of emergency.

Later, it was rebuilt by Maeda Toshinaga, and after the establishment of the Toyama Domain, it served as the Maeda family's castle for approximately 230 years, playing a central role in the politics and culture of the region.

After being abandoned during the Meiji era, the castle was reopened as Toyama Castle Ruins Park in 1952.
The current castle tower, rebuilt in 1954, was designated a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2004 as a representative building from the post-war reconstruction period.
It is now a beloved symbol of the city of Toyama.

The interior houses the "Toyama City Local History Museum," which presents over 400 years of history in an easy-to-understand way through models, videos, and related materials.
From the top floor, you can enjoy views of Toyama city, making it a castle spot in the city center where you can stroll around, learn, and take photos all at once.

The castle stamp can be purchased at the "Toyama City Downtown Tourist Information Center" located within the park.

View the special page for Toyama Castle's official castle stamp.

Facility information

Name	Toyama City Local History Museum
Address	1-62 Honmaru, Toyama City
Phone	076-432-7911
Opening hours	9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:30)
Usage Fees	Adults: 210 yen (170 yen), High school students and younger: Free * () Is for groups of 20 or more *Prices may differ during special exhibitions.
Holiday	Year-end and New Year holidays (December 28th to January 4th) There may be temporary closures due to exhibit changes or maintenance. * Closed days calendar https://www.city.toyama.toyama.jp/etc/muse/kyukan/kyukanhaku.html
Parking	There is a paid parking lot underground at the castle ruins park (330 yen per hour). Large buses and minibuses can park in the designated bus parking area at the castle ruins park (advance reservation required). Toyama Castle Ruin Park https://joshipark.com/
Access	From Toyama Station (South Exit) on the Loop Line, get off at "International Conference Center" (approximately 7 minutes by bus). 2 minutes on foot From Toyama Station (South Exit) 10 minutes on foot From the Toyama Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway 15 minutes on foot
Official Website	https://www.city.toyama.toyama.jp/etc/muse/index.html

Wheelchair accessible Multipurpose toilet available There is an elevator Stroller allowed Diaper changing table available OK on rainy days Toilet available Cashless payment accepted