A trip to Toyama: Exploring the beauty of youth and dazzling scenery

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🌟 Among the highlights of Hokuriku, Toyama City stands out for its youthful beauty and dazzling scenery. From Toyama Station to Toiwa Canal Ensui Park, from Toyama Glass Museum to Tachikawa Kurobe, this city shows the richness of history and the vitality of the future. The rich and diverse delicacies attract countless diners to stop and taste. Toyama black ramen, fluorescent squid, trout sushi, white shrimp, carp, etc. Each delicacy carries the unique charm of this city. Toyama City, a young and beautiful city, is waiting for your exploration and discovery.

🚗 Transportation Guide - Toyama Station (Toyama Station, Toyama-eki)
- The most convenient way to get to Toyama from Tokyo is to take the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen directly, which takes about 2 hours.
- From Kanazawa, it only takes 20 minutes by Shinkansen, which is as convenient as taking the high-speed train from Beijing to Tianjin.

🌻 Famous attractions in Toyama
Toyama Castle is located near the Kinzu River. It was once called the "Floating Castle" in the Middle Ages and is one of Toyama's oldest attractions.
The Toyama Museum of Glass is a contemporary art museum located in the "Toyama Kirari" building designed by the world-famous architect Kengo Kuma. It is a must-see.
Fuiwa Canal Ring Water Park is one of the favorite attractions for tourists. It has the most beautiful Starbucks cafe in the world.
Zuiryuji Temple is located in the center of Takaoka City and is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple.
Tachikawa Kurobe is located in the northern Japanese Alps and is one of the deepest canyons in Japan.
Kurobe Dam allows you to experience the majesty of "Japan's No. 1 Dam" and the beautiful surrounding scenery!

😋 Toyama Food
🍜 Toyama Black Ramen: The soup base is usually dark brown and sometimes even looks like ink, but don’t be scared by its dark appearance. The taste and chewy texture of Toyama Black Ramen will make you unforgettable!
🦑 Fluorescent squid (hotaru-ika): This deep-sea creature glows in the dark and is very interesting.
🍣 Trout Sushi: Smoked trout is laid on white rice, pressed heavily to make sushi, then wrapped in bamboo leaves and stored in a wooden box to maintain freshness.
🦐 White shrimp is called the "jewel of Toyama Bay". Its appearance is slightly pink, and when it is not processed, it is crystal clear and as beautiful as a pearl.
🐟 Carp is a specialty of Toyama and can be used as sashimi with a delicious taste.