Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Toyama
Summary
Toyama Prefecture is famous for Kurobe Dam and firefly squid. In recent years, the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen has shortened the distance and has brought convenience to the capital metropolitan area. It is a prefecture that you can enjoy in any time you visit!
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by plane
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From Tokyo
Haneda Airport
1 hourToyama Airport
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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The other Shinkansen station in the prefecture is Shin-Takaoka Station.
From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
2 hours 15 minutesToyama Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Kurobe Dam
Japan's largest arch dam. The highlight is the water discharge that takes place from early summer to autumn. If you are lucky, you may see a rainbow! "Kurobe Dam Curry", which resembles curry as Kurobe Dam, is very unique!
Tateyama Alpain Route
From mid-April to mid-June, "Snow Corridor" will appear and you can enjoy the pure white silver world. Many people come from overseas to see the magnificent snow scene at a glance.
Foods recommended by locals
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Toyama black Chinese noodle
The true identity of "BLACK" is a soup made by boiling dark soy sauce. This impact is popular.
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Masu-Zushi
Masu-Zushi is a pressed sushi wrapped in bamboo grass, which is a traditional Toyama specialty. You can also buy it as an ekiben.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
The average annual temperature in Toyama Prefecture is about 16.1 degrees Celsius (2023). The prefecture is characterized by high snowfall caused by seasonal winds in the winter. The mountainous region in particular gets some of the heaviest snowfall in the world.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
39,514 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
10,222 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
700 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
546 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
266 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
China
Nepal
Vietnam
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Toyama Prefecture: 487
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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