Full Day Tour -Toyama City Plus One
Joined 2017
On this tour, guests will visit the main tourist spots of Toyama City in the morning and choose one of the surrounding traditional Japanese towns (Iwase, Yatsuo, Takaoka, etc.) in the afternoon.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Toyama station / Hotel in Toyama City
Fugan Kansui Park
Guide brings guests to the most beautiful waterfront park in Toyama City.
Toyama Castle Ruin Park
After taking a tram at Toyama-eki station, guide brings guests to Toyama Castle Ruin Park where guests hear the important history of Toyama City.
Toyama Glass Art Museum
Guide will bring guests to one of the most spectacle museum in Toyama City. The museum not only offers elegant cathedral-like interior using the prefectural wood lovers but also show a permanent exhibition of Dale Chihuly's works he created with his inspiration from the beautiful landscape of Toyama.
Walk Tour in the Neighboring Destination
After returning to JR Toyama station, guide and guests go by train/tram to one of the surrounding traditional towns (Iwase, Yatsuo, Takaoka, etc.) of guests' choice.
Ending Point
JR Toyama station / Hotel in Toyama City
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Public transportation fees (2,000JPY /adult)
- Lunch
Tour Important Information
* Please prepare comfortable shoes and outfit as this tour requires a long walk
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Yuichi W.
Hello, I'm Yuichi, an English tour guide in Hokuriku region.
If you are thinking about traveling to historical places
such as Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go and Takayama, I am willing to offer a tour.
I can bring you to those popular destinations
from my base, Toyama city.
These are the examples of my tour:
Kanazawa - Shirakawago - Takayama
Takaoka - Gokayama - Shirakawago - Takayama
Toyama - Tateyama Kurobe Alipne Route - Omachi (Nagano Pref.)
During the tour I like to provide simple explanations about Japanese history,
and small tips for using the Japanese language on your request.
My interests are food, cooking, sake and wine
as well as Japanese novels and movies.
It would be possible to add those tastes to our tour
including a visit to local wineries, movie scenes, etc...
Finally, I will do my best to give you a pleasant stay.
Looking forward to seeing you in Hokuriku!
Reviews
Angela H.
“History comes to life ”
Yuichi was a personable and knowledgeable guide. He brought the history and culture alive.
Yuichi W.
Hello Angela. Thank you so much for sharing the history tour with me on March 14th. It was also fun talking with Peter about the politics of Japan and Australia when we were driving. I know you two are veteran Japan traveler but please remember there are more and more to offer in Japan's rural areas including Toyama Prefecture :)
Joseph C.
“Enjoyable day excursion from Kanazawa ”
This trip was made more enjoyable because of the friendly, informative interaction with our guide Yuichi.
Yuichi W.
Hi Joseph, thank you for your kind review. Did you find a good restaurant in Kanazawa? I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed my tour with the historic sites in Takayama and Shirakawago. I hope I will have a chance to see you in Toyama someday!
Laura A.
“Great service!”
Yuichi-san is an amazing and experienced tour guide! Our trip with him was unforgettable, and he was very accommodating. He was always open for discussion and did his best to meet our needs. Thanks a lot, Yuichi-san!
Yuichi W.
Hello Laura san, thank you so much for your warmest comment on my service! I also enjoyed the tour with you a lot. Now I'm inventing other wonderful tours in Kanazawa, Takayama and many fascinating places in Toyama prefecture. Please ask me anytime you need my assistance.
$245/ per group
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Experience Tour -Toyama's Masuzushi Museum
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