2025 Imizu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Come to Shinminato Kikitokit Market to eat red crabs! The Fisherman's Market, located at Shinminato Fishing Port in Toyama Prefecture, is in a remote location close to the sea and looks like a tourist fish market. People come here specifically to eat the famous local red crabs, which are about the same size as snow crabs and are characterized by their rich soup. It is a specialty of the San'in coastline. There are many stalls in the tourist market that provide cooking services. I bought two red crabs to steam. The meat is so sweet and fresh, and the soup is even more delicious. There is no need to dip it in sauce at all. It’s great to just fish it out and cook it right away! There are also some special local products in the market, such as white shrimp ice cream? Very interesting. In terms of transportation, if you don’t drive, there are buses from Toyama Station that can take you directly there, or you can go to Gaogang and then change to the road railway, which takes about 40 minutes to get to Toshinminato Station, which is about 6 minutes’ walk, so it is basically quite convenient. #ToyamaTravel #ShinminatoMarket #RedChu Crab

●Name Kitokito Shokudo ●Access 1100 Yahata-cho 1-chome, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture 🚗Private parking available ●Points There are many fishing ports in Toyama🐟 One of them is "Kitokito Shokudo" in front of the fishing port of Shinminato They serve set meals and pickled rice bowls using freshly caught fish that can only be found at a fishing port Not only is it fresh, it's also very cheap‼ ️ "Kitokito" means "fresh" in Toyama dialect The restaurant is open from 5:30am, so it's a reliable restaurant where not only tourists but also local fishermen come to eat You can also watch the auction at the Shinminato market‼ ️ Toyama is also famous for its Tororo Konbu rice balls, which are sold at convenience stores🍙 Shinminato is a river town that is known as the "Venice of Japan," so if you're visiting as a tourist, this is a restaurant you should visit #Domestic travel #Toyama #Gourmet

Shinminato Bridge in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture I had some time on a trip to Toyama City, so I stopped by. Shinminato Bridge is a very large and impressive bridge, and if the weather is good, it's the perfect location for a drive, and it was a pleasant experience to drive across. There is a large ship called Kaiwomaru on display, and when I went there, it was under construction and covered with plastic sheets, so I couldn't see it, but Kaiwomaru Square and Shinminato Kittokito Market are nearby, so I recommend visiting them as a set. #autumn leaves #maple #free spot 8 Kaiwo-cho, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture

I went there because I wanted to eat fresh seafood from Toyama Prefecture 🐟 The menu was very extensive, and the food I ordered was of high quality! The sashimi platter in particular was fresh and very delicious ✨ They have a wide variety of sake and bottled shochu, so it's also recommended for those who like alcohol. [Name] Kakurega Izakaya Kaisai [Address] 1-20-1 Taikoyama, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture 939-0362 #0 yen trip

This is a hot pot restaurant originating from Ishikawa Prefecture♪ The interior was very clean and tidy✨ I ordered the parent chicken hot pot. There was a lot of Chinese cabbage, so it was very filling👍️ I doubled the amount of chicken, but it didn't feel like a lot. It was light and delicious♪ I recommend adding kimchi as a topping to change the flavor👍️ [Name] Saburobei Toyama Kosugi Store [Address] 1633 Toba, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture 939-0351 #0 yen trip

To get there, take the Manyo Line tram from Takasaki Station in the Hokuriku North area for about 40 minutes. Get off at Higashi-Shinminato Station and walk for approximately 10 minutes to reach Shinminato Fisherman's Market. This market not only sells fresh seafood from Toyama Bay but also features several affordable eateries where you can enjoy local seafood specialties. After a satisfying meal, you might consider walking for about 20 minutes to Kaiwomaru Park to see the Shinminato Bridge and the New Port Bridge. Alternatively, you can return to Higashi-Shinminato Station and take the tram for one stop to Kaiwomaru Station or two stops to Etchu-Nakagawa Station.

This is an excellent Taiwanese restaurant that I found by chance on a trip to Toyama! Everything I ordered was delicious, but the "Yodare Chicken" was the most delicious yodare chicken I've ever had in my life.✨ The chicken was moist and had a lot of chili oil, but it wasn't heavy, and the black vinegar was refreshing and absolutely delicious! The staff were very friendly. I'd love to come back to eat there again! If you come to Imizu City, please be sure to visit! [Name] Taiwanese Cuisine Great Wall [Address] 181-10 Washizuka, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture 939-0305 #0 Yen Trip February 2025

This is a seafood restaurant that is open from early in the morning! I visited for breakfast. There was a ticket machine and I bought a set meal for 750 yen♪ The set meal includes one dish of the omakase, rice, miso soup, and pickles. The best thing about this restaurant is that when you order a set meal, you can choose two side dishes of your choice from the refrigerator. The side dishes in the refrigerator were mostly fish dishes, so I was very satisfied to be able to eat a lot of fish👍️ However, the amount of white rice is small, so men may want to order a large portion. [Name] Kitokito Shokudo [Address] 1-1100 Yahata-cho, Imizu-shi, Toyama-ken 934-0025 #0 yen trip February 2025

This ramen shop is loved by locals near Kosugi Station. It's nice that it's open all day from 10am to 7pm‼ The ramen noodles are a nostalgic and simple ramen, but it was really delicious with a lot of richness and flavor👍️ The gyoza dumplings are also packed with filling, and the balance between the sweetness of the vegetables and the meat is just right, making it a perfect match with the ramen♪ [Name] Chukasoba Ichii [Address] 802 Mikashiroganemachi, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture 939-0341 [Visit date] 2025.3.1 #0 yen trip February 2025

The nearest station is Kosugi Station, and it is a popular yakiniku restaurant. I went there on a weekday, but the restaurant was crowded♪ The meat was reasonably priced, and the zabuton in particular was very delicious👍️ The specialty, Hosoyaki, is a type of offal similar to marucho, which is eaten by dipping it in soup stock‼ The staff were cheerful and we had a fun meal♪ [Name] Yakiniku Hormone Hikari Hibaritei [Address] 1557-1 Toba, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture 939-0351 [Visit date] 2025.2.28 #0 yen trip February 2025

"Shinminato Kittokito Market" is a small market in Shinminato. You can buy various souvenirs such as seafood, pickled scallops, a Toyama specialty, local sake, dried fish, sweets and dried goods♪ There were restaurants and sushi shops, but since it is a tourist destination, the prices were quite high💦 I recommend going there to buy souvenirs rather than eat👍️ [Name] Shinminato Kittokito Market [Location] 1 Kaiou-cho, Imizu-shi, Toyama-ken 934-0023 [Visit date] February 2025 #0 yen trip February 2025

The day I visited, the weather was great, and the Tateyama Mountain Range was beautifully visible, making for a spectacular view‼ Since I went on a weekday, there were few people, and I could take my time enjoying the view of the Tateyama Mountain Range✨ The Shinminato Bridge has a pedestrian-only path, so you can take the elevator up and cross to the other side, which was fun. There's also a free ferry, so be sure to give it a try♪ 【Name】Minato Oasis Kaiwomaru Park 【Location】8 Kaiomachi, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture 934-0023 【Visit Date】February 2025

Donku is a restaurant where you can eat delicious seafood, located a 5-minute walk from Kosugi Station. The blackthroat seaperch and sardines in the sashimi were very fatty and delicious, and I was really impressed ✨ There are many local dishes such as fried white shrimp, and the prices are also reasonable 👍️ There is a wide variety of sake, so it was the perfect place for alcohol lovers!! I would like to stop by again when I come to Toyama. [Name] Donku [Address] 2243-1 Mika, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture 939-0341 #Free hotel stay #Toyama sightseeing #Toyama trip

Toyama is famous for its black ramen as a local ramen!! Among them, "Menya Iroha Imizu Main Branch" seems to be a popular store. The soup is pitch black, but not too thick, and the noodles are medium-thick and curly, and very delicious👍️ The interior was also beautiful✨ They also had miso ramen and salt ramen, so I thought I'd like to try a different ramen next time🍜 [Name] Menya Iroha Imizu Main Branch [Address] 1555-1 Toba, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture 939-0351 [Visit date] 2024.12.27 #FuritabiWinter #ToyamaTrip #ToyamaTourism

The first one is the crab and scallop bowl, 2500 yen (with tea) at the shop on the left hand side inside Shinminato Kitto Market. The crab was really fresh, full of flavor, and the big scallops were plump and delicious 🦀😋 The second one is the shop in the 4th and 5th photos, Hamayaki to Ozake Isoaburi. This shop is about 8 minutes walk from Toyama Station. I had the Hamayaki and it was so delicious! The shellfish were packed with big pieces and very satisfying! Clams 680 yen, grilled turban shells 780 yen, grilled squid 550 yen 🦑 The taste was very good and the staff was very kind 💕 The third recommendation is Uodon-tei. I had 8 kinds of Toyama Bay seafood bowls 🐟 The price was about 2500 yen So much for such a low price! ? I was surprised, but I ate it all in one go 😂 If you're traveling to Toyama, I highly recommend it ✨️ #0yentravelautumn #Toyamastation #seafoodbowl

This is a hidden Italian restaurant renovated from a sake brewery. Reservations are required and the restaurant was full! ︎ There is a little distance between the entrance of the building and the entrance of the restaurant! The restaurant has a dark interior with a calm and mature impression, so you can enjoy your food at your leisure 💚 There are set menus for both lunch and dinner, and each dish from appetizers to desserts was very delicious and very satisfying! I especially liked the salad dressing 🥗 📍Location: 6357-1 Toba, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture 💰Price per person: ¥2000-3000 🅿️Parking: Available #0 yen trip #Imizu cafe #Toyama lunch #Toyama trip

[Toyama] Kittokito Market This is located next to the Shinminato Bridge The Shinminato sightseeing boat is also docked at Kaiwomaru Park You can enjoy a seafood bowl while looking out at the sea They also have a wide selection of souvenirs If you buy seafood, they will put it in a styrofoam bag You can take it home safely #0 yen trip #domestic trip #trip with kids #family trip #drive

I went to "Kaiwomaru Park" in #Imizu City, #Toyama Prefecture ((((((っ･ω･)っ It's supposed to be a great spot to see Toyama Bay and the Tateyama mountain range, but because of the rain I couldn't see anything, so I'd like to go again on a nice day (｡-_-｡) I also boarded the Kaiwomaru ⸜(* ॑꒳ ॑* )⸝ My first time seeing a sailing ship was so exciting＼(｀*▽*´)／ I was excited and humming "Like a sail waiting for summer" as I looked around ((∩´︶`∩)) 🏍Kaiwomaru Park🏍 Address: 8 Kaiou-cho, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture Opening hours: 24 hours #Traveling with Me #Shinobi-chan

#Japan and Korea Springtime Destinations When spring comes and flowers bloom, Heihe Park offers a unique cherry blossom viewing experience. This green corridor stretching for several kilometers becomes a gorgeous corridor of flowers when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Walking in this wonderful sight of spring is truly refreshing and moving. This unique experience is the biggest reason why I come here year after year. It is truly the most touching and memorable spring memory. Walking slowly along the river bank, you can see local people spreading out picnic mats and gathering among the flowers to enjoy the cherry blossoms, or groups of students playing in the sea of ​​flowers. The scene is very lively and festive. Sometimes you can even come across roadside snack vendors and have a drink in this dreamy flower landscape, which is truly the ultimate joy in life.

#thingstodo Nice tourist attraction. There is a pedestrian underpass accessible by elevator from each side of the bridge. There are restrooms at ground level on each side as well as ample free parking. The underpass had different hours in summer and winter. It's not open 24 hours a day. Free to visit and to drive across.

Oshimakitano Kasen Park is a park and a garden. It is located at Oshimakitano, Imizu in Toyama. There were only few people when we went there during summer. This place is wide and there are BBQ tents. This park is perfect for BBQ getaways or picnic with friends and family. We brought food to the park and played games while BBQing. The park has a ground golf course as well. You can find toilets around the area. There are many parking lots, and I think it cost 500 yen per hour. #familytrip #park #picnic #foodie

#QuintessaCampaign One of the tourist spots in Toyama City. It takes an hour by bus, but it's a rare sailing ship tour, so why not go and see it? The Kaiwomaru was born as a training ship for the Merchant Marine School. Since its launch on February 14, 1930, it has sailed 1.06 million nautical miles (about 50 times around the earth) in 59 years and trained 11,190 young people of the sea. At Kaiwomaru Park, the Kaiwomaru is open to the public as it was when it was in service. Kaiwomaru Park has been designated as a "Sacred Place for Lovers" in honor of Valentine's Day, since the park's symbol, the "Sailboat Kaiwomaru," was launched on February 14. To commemorate the "Sailboat Kaiwomaru" being recognized as a ship heritage, we are running the "Kaiwomaru Power Spot of Happiness Series."