Toyama Castle Park Travel Guide
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SEAT RESERVATIONEbitei Bekkan
Just west of Toyama Castle is this former two Michelin-starred restaurant, which showcases the finest seafood, wine and sake of the Hokuriku region through simple dishes in traditional kaiseki style.
SEAT RESERVATIONYakiniku House Daishogun Sakuragichoten
Yakiniku House Daishogun, in Toyama's Sakuragicho, crafts award-winning creative Yakiniku. Savor special dishes like stone-grilled bibimbap, perfect for nights out.
SEAT RESERVATIONStanding Sushi Jinjin
Sake is Toyama, champagne is Krug and sushi is Tokyo — chef-owner Izumi Kimura’s upscale standing sushi bar packs a punch in the coastal city.
SEAT RESERVATIONKenbo
Kenbo Izakaya is a must-visit in Toyama for authentic Japanese seafood, local sake, and exceptional service in a traditional setting.
At the center of this public park is — as the name suggests — the city’s lovely white-walled castle. It was built in 1543 by daimyo Mizukoshi Katsushige of the Maeda Clan, and has faced quite some trials throughout its existence, having been burnt down and rebuilt more than a few times. The current version only dates back to the mid-20th century, as it was dismantled during the Meiji era.
Nowadays, the castle is part of a city park which is a favorite local hangout, and the site of the Sato Memorial Art Museum which houses the private art collection of its namesake. During spring, the park is also one of the best spots in the city for cherry blossom viewing, especially along the banks of the castle moat.
Head up to the top of the reconstructed keep for a nice viewpoint across the city. It’s on the lower levels of these buildings that you’ll find the Toyama Municipal Folk Museum, which covers the history of the castle, city, and its people.
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