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Toyama attractions
Toyama attractions
Toyama Folk Village is a series of small cultural museums located about a half hour from the station. Buses leave at regular intervals from a bus stop located near Toyama Station. ( ) Each museum is located in a traditional house and they feature a large number of crafts, tools, toys and furniture. There is a also a beautiful shop full of traditional Toyama clay crafts made on the premises.
Gohyaku-rakan, also known as the "Hills of 500 Buddhas", is located right next to the Toyama Folk Village. Even from a short distance away, nothing is visible but a few trees and a small, dilapidated temple. When you get closer however, you find yourself surrounded by hundreds of eerie and atmospheric Buddha statues, dressed in multi-colored ribbons. The statues are disciples of Buddha.
Toyama Castle, a small residence dating from the 15th century, and Toyama Castle Park, are a short walk south from the station. Along the way are showcases of local artworks.
At the top of Toyama City Hall, there is a free observation deck where you can see the whole city.
To see some pre-war Japan and get a taste of Toyama's shipping history, take a walk through Iwase town. Take the lightrail to Higashi Iwase to visit the Mori residence (1878), or to Iwasehama for the beach.
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