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The Wolf Children's Trail: Anime Lore Meets Tateyama Alps

Car Tour (driving guide)
Toyama Tour Guide - Naoto K.

Joined 2025

Naoto K.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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Toyama
English, Japanese (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Naoto K.)
Up to 2 people

Experience a "Wolf Children" anime pilgrimage in Toyama, the hometown of director Mamoru Hosoda (Kamiichi Town). This car tour lets you efficiently visit the real-life locations in Kamiichi, Tateyama, and Namerikawa, featured in the award-winning film.


Public transport limits you to one spot, but our tour covers many! Beyond anime, enjoy Toyama's delicious food, beautiful scenery, old houses, and rural landscapes. Recommended for anime fans and cultural explorers alike.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Toyama Station

- Either at JR station ticket machine gates or Convenience store "Lawson" on the north Exit.

09:40 AM

The Wolf Children's House of Flowers

11:20 AM

Daihisan Nissekiji Temple

Major Kamiichi Sightseeing Spots, the oldest stone carved Buddha image and waterfall training area for mountain religion followers.

12:00 PM

Lunch

Choose between Ōiwa Sōmen (thin noodles) or Ramen at Chūka Soba Azami (Chinese Soba Noodles).

01:00 PM

Terrace rice field and other anime movie spots in the nature

Depending on the weather and season, you will see some scenes in the anime movie: Wolf Children. You will also see stunning view of Toyama on the way and can take photos.

03:00 PM

Elementary School

The other animation spot in another city. If you are lucky, you can see the inside of the school.

04:10 PM

Extra spots

On the way back to Toyama station, we may stop by in Iwase, old Kitama-bune merchant ship town or Toyama castle just before going back to the drop off place.

Ending Point

Toyama Station (North Exit)

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

What‘s included

Guide fee

Gasoline fee

Toll fee

Car type: Suzuki Jimny

What‘s not included

Lunch (ramen or somen): 1,000 yen to 2,000 yen per person

For buying souvenir at the Wolf Children House, cash will be necessary. Small coins and small bills would be better.


*Guide Expenses: Please note that the guest is responsible for covering the guide’s lunch and entrance fees.

*Gratuities: In accordance with industry custom, a gratuity is at your discretion but greatly appreciated if you are satisfied with the tour.

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves some walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* A compact car is used to easily navigate the narrow mountain roads to reach all tour locations. We kindly ask for your understanding regarding the smaller seating capacity.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Important message from the supplier

I can guide you in Takayama and Shirakawago, Gifu if you pay my transportation fee.

I can make flyfishing trip during the fishing season: March 1st to September 30th.

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
Toyama Tour Guide - Naoto K.

Joined 2025

Naoto K.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Naoto K.

Hello! I’m Naoto, and I’m thrilled you’re considering the Hokuriku region for your journey.


After living across the globe and spending decades in the fast-paced energy of Tokyo, I realized something important: the most authentic, soulful experiences in Japan are found right here in my hometowns of Toyama and Kanazawa. This region is a "hidden gem" where ancient traditions and pristine nature remain untouched by the crowds.


My goal is to take you beyond the guidebooks. Whether we are:

Exploring the samurai history and gold-leaf crafts of Kanazawa.

Discovering a secluded restaurant tucked away in the mountains.

Hiking or fishing along Toyama’s dramatic coastline and peaks.

Diving into manga, anime, or local festivals known only to residents.


Because I spent years overseas, I understand the curiosity of international travelers. I don’t just show you the sights; I help you translate the culture. Every tour is 100% customized to your pace and passions.


Let’s step off the beaten path together.

Please reach out, and let’s start planning your one-of-a-kind Japanese adventure!

Reviews

Awesome Private tour guide!

I requested a personalized tour to see all the places from the movie “wolf children ame & yuki” It was lovely to see all the sights. He took some pictures for me and then showed me some really cool places around Toyama too! The Mountain View was incredible and so was the ocean! (The weather just happened to be super clear without a cloud in the sky perhaps naoto is a lucky tour guide haha!)

Savannah L.

Naoto K.

Thank you very much for such a wonderful review on my guiding. It was actually one of the best days for my guiding too. We had a perfect weather and also the schedule was very smooth. We could see more than what you actually wanted to see. Above all I was very happy that your dream to visit Wolf Children house came true after all. You must have loved Toyama very much. So please visit here again for your third trip. Have a great time for the rest of the trip in Japan. Stay in touch. Naoto

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$307/ per group

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