It’s safe to say that Toyama is not a major tourist destination, but everywhere for me is interesting in Japan and there is always food to eat!
Bus from Kanazawa to Toyama: At a Glance
We took a highway bus from Kanazawa to Toyama. It was super smooth!
Taking the highway bus is the most budget-friendly way to travel between these two cities. While the Shinkansen is faster, the bus takes you directly to the downtown shopping districts.
Key Details
- Cost: ¥1,200 one-way (Less than half the price of the Shinkansen).
- Duration: Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Booking: No reservation required. Just line up and pay when you board/exit.
- Frequency: Runs about once every hour.
Why Choose the Bus?
- Direct Access: Unlike the train, it stops at major hubs like Korinbo (Kanazawa’s shopping district) and Sogawa (Toyama’s downtown), saving you a long walk or extra tram ride.
- Cheap & Easy: Perfect for a day trip without “splashing cash” on Shinkansen tickets.
Local Specialities in Toyama
We went out for dinner shortly after arriving in Toyama and had the local specialities of deep fried white shrimp, raw fire fly squid marinated in soy sauce and sake. Delicious!
Two hour wander in Toyama
After our buffet breakfast at the hotel we set out for a two hour stroll before taking the train, well four trains, to Niigata which is a famous spot for sake.
Our hotel which was opposite the train station and only a 10 minute walk down to Toyama Castle and grounds.
Almost opposite the Castle is the Toyama City Hall Observation Tower which is free and provides a 360 degree view of the city and the mountains surrounding the city.
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