Mizuhashi Shokudo Gyofu：Fresh from Toyama Bay, Served by the Fishermen Themselves
There’s a place where you can enjoy seafood freshly landed from Toyama Bay—on the very same day it’s caught.Mi […]
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Saburomaru Distillery: Japan’s Oldest Heavy Peated Whisky Distillery
Located in Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, Saburomaru Distillery is one of Japan’s oldest craft whisky distill […]
Masu Sushi: From Feudal Gift to Modern Favorite
Masu Sushi is one of Toyama Prefecture’s most famous local specialties.It is made by layering lightly salted a […]
Toyama Black Ramen: The Bold, Salty Ramen That Goes with Rice
Toyama Black Ramen is a local specialty of Toyama Prefecture, known for its jet-black broth and intensely salt […]
Toyama Station: Where the Sea Breeze Meets the Castle Walls
Toyama Station is the most important transportation hub in Toyama Prefecture. Located near Toyama Bay, the are […]
Futarasan Shrine: A Modest Sanctuary Beside the Splendor of Toshogu
Tucked away near the entrance to Taiyuin Mausoleum at Rinnoji Temple, Futarasan Shrine often goes unnoticed by […]
Senkōji Park ： Where Scenic Views and History Meet
Onomichi is a town of hills and sea. Among its many faces—historic temples, scenic viewpoints, and film locati […]
Rinnoji Temple： A tranquil temple tucked behind the glittering Toshogu Shrine
Just a short walk from the dazzling Nikko Toshogu Shrine stands Rinnoji Temple, a serene Buddhist temple that […]
Nikkō Tōshōgū – Tokugawa Ieyasu, Shrine of the Ruler’s Prayer
There are many shrines in Japan named “Tōshōgū.”Among them, the one located here in Nikkō is the m […]
The Shrines and Temples of Nikko
Nikko is located about 2 to 2.5 hours by train from Tokyo Station. When people think of Nikko’s sacred sites, […]