Sightseeing
Wake up to the sound of the sea in the morning, and let the sunset over the horizon soothe you in the evening—this is the kind of journey you can enjoy in Himi City.
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Shimao Beach
Just a 90-second walk from our inn brings you to Shimao Beach, the premier swimming beach in Toyama Prefecture, selected as one of the “Top 100 Beaches” by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment.
Enjoy a tranquil moment while taking in the beautiful scenery and feeling the refreshing sea breeze. In the summer, we also provide a private shower box on our property exclusively for our guests.
Access
Just a 90-second walk
Himi Coastal Botanical Garden
Renewed in April 2021, the Himi Coastal Botanical Garden is a place where children and adults can play and learn together, rain or shine, even in snowy weather.
With a focus on “wood education,” the garden offers numerous wooden toys, allowing even the youngest visitors to have fun while exploring. On the fourth floor, the observation restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine with views of Matsudae Beach.
Access
Just a 5-minute drive
Himi Banya Street
At Himi Banya Street, you can enjoy a wide variety of local dishes that can only be savored in Himi, from fresh “Kitokito” seafood caught at Himi Fishing Port to Himi beef and udon noodles.
The area also offers a wide selection of souvenirs, making it the perfect place to experience and take home a taste of Himi.
Access
Just a 10-minute drive
Amahare Coast, National Park
From the coastline, you can admire the rugged rock formations and the majestic Tateyama Mountain Range, rising over 3,000 meters across Toyama Bay. The scenery changes with each season, offering breathtaking views year-round.
Historically, the poet Otomo no Yakamochi of the Manyoshu era cherished the beauty of Amahare and composed numerous poems inspired by this landscape.
Access
Just a 10-minute drive
Himi Aiyama Garden
One of Himi’s notable attractions, Himi Aiyama Garden is a Western-style garden where you can enjoy flowers in every season.
You can explore a variety of themed gardens, including the Rose Garden, which features over 240 varieties of roses. The on-site restaurant also offers the opportunity to enjoy your meal while overlooking the beautiful gardens.
Access
Just a 25-minute drive
Says Farm
Says Farm produces and sells wines that reflect the unique terroir of Toyama. The on-site restaurant offers a delightful experience pairing these wines with dishes beautifully prepared using the freshest local ingredients from Toyama.
Access
Just a 20-minute drive
Kōkyū-ji Temple
Kokyuji Temple is especially known for its tea garden, a traditional kaiyū-shiki (strolling-style) garden with a central pond.
The garden is said to have been created during the Hoei era of the Edo period (around 1704–1711) by Komazukuri, a gardener associated with the Kaga Domain. It features a tranquil landscape where ponds and winding garden paths are skillfully arranged to make use of the natural terrain.
Access
Just a 15-minute drive
Asahiyama Park
Asahiyama Park is known as a popular spot for cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring. Around 270 Somei Yoshino cherry trees color the entire hillside with beautiful blooms.
During the flowering season, lanterns are lit at night, allowing visitors to enjoy the magical beauty of illuminated cherry blossoms both day and night.
Access
Just a 10-minute drive
Kaiomaru Park
Kaiwo Maru Park is more than just an exhibition site—it is a seaside park where visitors can stroll and enjoy picnics while feeling the refreshing sea breeze.
From the spacious lawns, walking paths, and observation plazas, you can take in views of Toyama Bay, the Tateyama Mountain Range, and the impressive Shinminato Bridge. On clear days, the park offers breathtaking panoramic scenery.
Access
Just a 30-minute drive
Fugan Canal Kansui Park
Fugan Canal Kansui Park is a waterfront park covering 9.8 hectares (about 98,000 m²), developed as part of an urban revitalization project in the 1990s. The park was created by making use of the historic Fugan Canal, which was once used for industry and logistics.
Today, the park features beautiful canals, walking paths, grassy lawns, and fountains. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll during the day, while at night the illuminated scenery creates a magical and atmospheric view.
Access
Just a 50-minute drive
Toyama Glass Art Museum
The building was designed by the world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma. Its exterior combines glass, granite, and aluminum, creating a distinctive design inspired by the majestic forms of the Tateyama Mountain Range.
Inside, the museum features warm interior spaces made with locally sourced wood. Abundant natural light pours into the galleries, creating bright and open exhibition areas that enhance the beauty of the artworks.
Access
Just a 55-minute drive
Toyama Castle
Toyama Castle is said to have been built around 1543 by the samurai Nagamoto Jimbo during the Sengoku period. Over time, the castle changed hands amid the political turmoil of the era, and during the Edo period it became the residence of the Toyama Domain, a branch of the Maeda clan of Kaga.
Many of the original structures were lost after the Meiji Restoration, and the current main keep was reconstructed in 1954.
Access
Just a 55-minute drive
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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a scenic mountain route stretching approximately 37 km from Tateyama Town in Toyama Prefecture to Omachi City in Nagano Prefecture.
Passing through the 3,000-meter-high Northern Alps, visitors can enjoy Japan’s spectacular mountain scenery while traveling via a combination of cable cars, highland buses, ropeways, and trolley buses. This route is renowned as one of Japan’s most breathtaking alpine journeys.
Access
It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car to Tateyama Station. From there, visitors transfer between the Tateyama Cable Car, Tateyama Highland Bus, Tateyama Ropeway, and Kurobe Cable Car to continue along the Alpine Route.
Kurobe Gorge Railway
The Kurobe Gorge Railway, also officially known as the Kurobe Gorge Torokko Train, is a scenic railway that winds along the Kurobe River in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture.
This route runs through one of Japan’s deepest gorges, offering visitors an up-close experience of the dramatic natural landscapes and the majestic beauty of the canyon, making it a must-visit sightseeing destination.
Access
It takes about 2 hours by car to Unazuki Onsen Station.
Kurobe River Canyoning
Kurobe River Canyoning is an adventure activity set in the pristine rivers and gorges of the upper Kurobe River in Toyama Prefecture.
Participants navigate the river as if “rafting” downstream through nature, sliding down waterfalls, enjoying natural water slides, and jumping into clear pools. This thrilling experience allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in the power of the mountain gorges and the refreshing sensation of the water, making it a popular hands-on activity for nature and adventure lovers.
Access
It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.
