Toyama Airport 1 hr 35
Zenkō-ji Temple (13 min) The picturesque grounds of this 7th-century Buddhist temple include a garden & treasure house. Jōyama Zoo (13 min) No-cost zoo with animals such as sea lions, penguins & monkeys, plus some rides & play equipment. Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters (27 min) WWII underground bunker complex was built in 1944 as a fallback headquarters for the Imperial Army. Togakushi-Jinja (40 min) Shinto site consisting of 5 shrines, with paths lined by soaring Japanese cedar trees. Garyu Park (28 min) Zone with a small zoo, cafes & pine forest trails, plus a lake ringed with seasonal cherry blossoms. Hokusai-kan museum (35 min) Museum featuring paintings & wood-block prints by the famous ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai. Iizuna Kogen Ski Area (28 min) Kawanakajima Battleground (16 min) Large park on the site of a 1500s battlefield, with historical exhibits, paths & leafy picnic areas. Matsushiro Castle (23 min) The original castle on this site was built in 1560 although the current version is a reconstruction. Chausuyama Zoo (30 min) City zoo with panoramic views, animals on display, a botanical garden & a kids' play area. Shinano Art Museum & Higashiyama Kaii Gallery, Nagano Prefecture (11 min) Art museum, painting, art exhibition, art, and museum Jōyama Park (10 min) Life-size models of dinosaurs, many with built-in slides, in a picturesque park with picnic spots. Mount Iizuna (37 min) Prominent mountain featuring several climbing routes, campgrounds & a bobsleigh & luge course. Zenkoji Omotesando (11 min) Kids’ Ninja Village (44 min) Indoor/outdoor children's theme park with ninja games like blow darts or ninja star throwing. |