2 days in Toyama: city or coast
Walk in Kansui Park on day one. On day two, visit the museum or head to Zuiryuji and Amaharashi Coast in Takaoka. Transfer to the JR Himi Line in Takaoka for the coast. Check both return rail segments against your booked departure from Toyama.
Choose an itinerary for 2 days, 1 night
A park walk and an art museum visit
Arrive at Toyama Station around noon on day one for a park walk, then visit the museum on day two. Lodging within walking distance north of the station makes both days convenient on foot. Spend one night near the station; buses cost extra.
A park walk and an art museum visit →2 days, 1 night BCity park first, Takaoka and Amaharashi next
Visit the city park on day one and Takaoka's temple and Amaharashi Coast on day two. Spend one night in Toyama and return to Toyama Station after the coast. Choose return trains first and leave a buffer before your booked departure from Toyama.
City park first, Takaoka and Amaharashi next →A park walk and an art museum visit
Arrive at Toyama Station around noon on day one for a park walk, then visit the museum on day two. Lodging within walking distance north of the station makes both days convenient on foot. Spend one night near the station; buses cost extra.
Day 1 · Walk Kansui Park
Follow the canal and waterfront at Kansui Park, north of Toyama Station.
- Toyama Station north exit → Kansui Park
Walk about nine minutes from Toyama Station's north exit to Kansui Park. Allow separate time from your lodging to the station, movement inside the station, and traffic lights.
- Kansui Park waterfront → Tenmon Bridge and observation towers
Spend the afternoon walking along the canal. Waterfront walks and park entry are free, and the park itself is always open. Tenmon Bridge and its observation towers are landmark features, but the towers' 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m. hours are separate from park access. In good weather, spend time near the canal and bridge; shorten your walk in strong wind or rain. Cruises, cafes, and meals are excluded from the free walk.
- Kansui Park → Toyama Station north exit
Return to the north exit in the evening, then go to your booked lodging. The park-to-station walk is about nine minutes. Leave time for dinner and the station-to-hotel journey. Visit the museum exhibition tomorrow morning; this evening is for the park walk and a meal.
Toyama City Tourism Association park guideHotel accessLuggage storage FAQ
Shorten the walk if you arrive late.
Day 2 · Museum collection and departure from Toyama
Visit the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design collection, then return to Toyama Station.
- Toyama Station north exit → Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design
Walk from the north exit to the museum; official access guidance lists about 15 minutes. For the 9:30 a.m. opening, leave your hotel early enough for station access and traffic lights. Museum-bound buses also leave from north-side stop 1. Get off at the museum stop if taking one. Check bus fares, waiting time, and the walk after alighting separately from the 15-minute walking estimate.
- Art museum entrance → Collection exhibition
Visit the collection after opening. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., last entry 5:30 p.m., and adult collection admission is ¥350. Allow about two hours, varying with exhibition changeovers and your pace. Special exhibitions cost extra. Free access to the building is distinct from paid collection admission. For lunch or a rooftop visit, check separate business hours and weather conditions.
- Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design → Toyama Station north exit
Return along the same route to Toyama Station's north exit after your visit. Add traffic lights and movement inside the station to the approximately 15-minute walk when choosing your departure. A bus costs extra.
Check museum closures and rooftop availability, and leave time to reach the station after your visit.
Included: Museum regular collection ¥350
Extra costs and conditions: One hotel night, meals, travel to/from Toyama, special exhibitions, cafes, cruises, and buses instead of walking.
The park walk and walking transportation are free. Adult regular collection admission is ¥350; check free-admission eligibility, date-specific closures, and exhibition changeovers. Buses used instead of walking cost extra.
City park first, Takaoka and Amaharashi next
Visit the city park on day one and Takaoka's temple and Amaharashi Coast on day two. Spend one night in Toyama and return to Toyama Station after the coast. Choose return trains first and leave a buffer before your booked departure from Toyama.
Day 1 · Walk Kansui Park
Follow the canal and waterfront at Kansui Park, north of Toyama Station.
- Toyama Station north exit → Kansui Park
Walk about nine minutes from Toyama Station's north exit to Kansui Park. Allow separate time from your lodging to the station, movement inside the station, and traffic lights.
- Kansui Park waterfront → Tenmon Bridge and observation towers
Spend the afternoon walking along the canal. Waterfront walks and park entry are free, and the park itself is always open. Tenmon Bridge and its observation towers are landmark features, but the towers' 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m. hours are separate from park access. In good weather, spend time near the canal and bridge; shorten your walk in strong wind or rain. Cruises, cafes, and meals are excluded from the free walk.
- Kansui Park → Toyama Station north exit
Return to the north exit in the evening, then go to your booked lodging. The park-to-station walk takes about nine minutes. Leave time for dinner and the station-to-hotel journey. Tomorrow, visit Zuiryuji Temple in Takaoka and Amaharashi Coast.
Toyama City Tourism Association park guideHotel accessLuggage storage FAQ
Shorten the walk if you arrive late.
Day 2 · Zuiryuji Temple and Amaharashi Coast
Visit Zuiryuji Temple, then take a trip to Amaharashi Coast.
- Toyama Station → Takaoka Station south side → Zuiryuji Temple
Take a westbound ordinary Ainokaze Toyama Railway train from Toyama Station to Takaoka Station. This is separate from the Shinkansen's Shin-Takaoka Station. The adult one-way fare is ¥390. Leave by the south side and walk about ten minutes to Zuiryuji Temple.
2026 Ainokaze station timetablesToyama–Takaoka faresOfficial Toyama tourism guide PDFLuggage storage FAQ
- Zuiryuji Temple → Takaoka Station and JR ticket purchase
Visit the temple from its 9 a.m. opening, then return to the station. Regular adult admission is ¥500. Walk back toward Takaoka Station, allowing time for an early lunch and JR tickets. Check both return railway sections first to leave time for the coast after the temple.
- JR Himi Line at Takaoka Station → Amaharashi Station → coast
Take a Himi-bound JR Himi Line train from Takaoka to Amaharashi Station. The adult one-way fare is ¥240; the coast is about a five-minute walk away. Mountain views depend on weather. Choose the return train to Takaoka first and leave time to walk back to the station.
Takaoka City's JR Himi Line 2026 timetable and fare PDFOfficial tourism guide to the coast
- Amaharashi Station → Takaoka Station
Walk from the coast back to Amaharashi Station and take a Takaoka-bound JR Himi Line train. Check your date's timetable and suspension notices. Choose both return sections together, including the Ainokaze train toward Toyama from Takaoka.
- Takaoka Station → Toyama Station
Change at Takaoka Station to an eastbound ordinary Ainokaze Toyama Railway train toward Toyama. The adult one-way fare is ¥390. Leave time to get off the JR Himi Line, buy the Ainokaze ticket, and reach the platform. If delayed, check station guidance for the next Toyama-bound service.
Takaoka City's JR Himi Line 2026 timetable and fare PDF2026 Ainokaze station timetablesLuggage storage FAQHotel access
Shorten the coastal walk if visibility is poor. Check the JR Himi Line and Ainokaze return connections and leave a buffer before departure from Toyama.
Included: Coast day: Toyama–Takaoka ordinary railway round trip ¥390 × 2 = ¥780 / Takaoka–Amaharashi JR Himi Line round trip ¥240 × 2 = ¥480 / Zuiryuji regular admission ¥500
Extra costs and conditions: One hotel night, meals, travel to/from Toyama, and extra transportation or facilities outside the itinerary.
The park and coast walks are free. Omitting the coast changes the subtotal, including the Himi Line round trip. Check return trains and temple opening for your visit date.
Toyama–Takaoka faresTakaoka City's JR Himi Line 2026 timetable and fare PDFOfficial temple information
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Amaharashi on day two and then depart directly from Toyama?
Yes, if both return rail segments connect with your departure from Toyama and leave enough time to move through the station. Take the JR Himi Line from Amaharashi back to Takaoka, then the Ainokaze railway to Toyama. Check long-distance train and airport transfer times against your actual departure.
All-line Ainokaze timetable revised March 14, 2026Hotel access
Sources and check dates
- Hotel access ·
- Luggage storage FAQ ·
- Toyama City Tourism Association park guide ·
- Museum visitor information ·
- Official access guidance ·
- Official temple information ·
- Official Toyama tourism guide PDF ·
- Official tourism guide to the coast ·
- 2026 Ainokaze station timetables ·
- Toyama–Takaoka fares ·
- Takaoka City's JR Himi Line 2026 timetable and fare PDF ·
- All-line Ainokaze timetable revised March 14, 2026 ·