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Toyama's Secret Season: Snow Walls & Glowing Squid
7 days · 16 stops · ¥120,000–¥200,000
Sat, Apr 10 – Fri, Apr 16
Seven days exploring Toyama by car — from the towering Tateyama Snow Wall and pre-dawn firefly squid boats to gassho-zukuri villages, woodcarving towns, and mountain onsen, all at the peak of spring.
Days
Koichi Shibata / CC BY-SA 3.0
Zuisenji Temple
Toyama
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at TOY · Sat, Apr 10 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Toyama · 1 night
Sat, Apr 10 → Sun, Apr 11 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
井波別院瑞泉寺
Stay ~45 min
This grand Jodo Shinshu temple is the heart of Inami's woodcarving tradition — notice the intricate carvings on every beam.
~11 min on foot
14:56
EXPLORE
井波彫刻総合会館
Stay ~1h
Over 200 pieces by Inami's master carvers, from delicate floral panels to fierce temple guardians — a craft that's been alive here for 600 years.
Getting around
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥15,000–¥28,500 / person / day
¥105,000–¥200,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 15 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
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