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Secrets of Toyama: An Exclusive Journey of Culture and Cuisine
(3) Reviews
Meirinchō
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on a journey through Toyama, where cultural allure meets sensory delight. Begin with a visit to Shimakawa Candy Store, a testament to the art of traditional confectionery, and delve into history at the venerable Ikedayaya-Yasubee Merchant Shop. Wander through the historic geisha district, a testament to time-honored traditions. Relish in an exquisite Kaiseki dinner, featuring the finest seafood from Toyama Bay, elegantly paired with premium local sake. The evening reaches its zenith with the resonant melodies of Etchu Owara and Kokiriko, traditional folk songs, performed at the esteemed Ryotei Kagaya. This experience offers a profound immersion into the heart of Toyama’s heritage. Sec...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation during the tour
Professional guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Dinner
Folk song performance
Other personal expense
Taxi
Meeting Points
Departure
TOYAMA STATION
The person standing in front of the Shinkansen ticket gates at Toyama Station holding a board is the landmark.
Return
Kagaya
We will disband at the Kaga-ya Japanese restaurant. I will arrange a taxi for you.
Secrets of Toyama: An Exclusive Journey of Culture and Cuisine
(3) Reviews
Meirinchō
About
Embark on a journey through Toyama, where cultural allure meets sensory delight. Begin with a visit to Shimakawa Candy Store, a testament to the art of traditional confectionery, and delve into history at the venerable Ikedayaya-Yasubee Merchant Shop. Wander through the historic geisha district, a testament to time-honored traditions. Relish in an exquisite Kaiseki dinner, featuring the finest seafood from Toyama Bay, elegantly paired with premium local sake. The evening reaches its zenith with the resonant melodies of Etchu Owara and Kokiriko, traditional folk songs, performed at the esteemed Ryotei Kagaya. This experience offers a profound immersion into the heart of Toyama’s heritage. Sec...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation during the tour
Professional guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Dinner
Folk song performance
Other personal expense
Taxi
Meeting Points
Departure
TOYAMA STATION
The person standing in front of the Shinkansen ticket gates at Toyama Station holding a board is the landmark.
Return
Kagaya
We will disband at the Kaga-ya Japanese restaurant. I will arrange a taxi for you.
Itinerary
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島川あめ店
Malt candy originated in the Egyptian era and became popular as a sweetener with the development of agriculture. In Japan, it was widely used in Toyama's pill-making industry by the late Edo period, and many candy shops existed in the Taisho era. However, with the advent of the Showa era, the popularity of sugar and the decline in pill-making artisans led to its decline, leaving only Shimakawa Candy Store. At this shop, you can enjoy traditional malt candy while learning about its long history.
30 minutes
2
池田屋安兵衛商店
Founded in Showa 11 (1936), the first generation, Minoru Ikeda, established the shop in its current location as a Japanese-Chinese herbal wholesaler. Shortly after the war, the shop began manufacturing and selling "Hankontan," a medicine that was popular in the Edo period. Today, the shop continues to pursue the world of Japanese-Chinese herbal medicine, focusing on traditional Japanese medicines. Here, you can learn about the history of medicine in Toyama.
30 minutes
3
Ishikura Machi Emmei Jizo
The sacred water at the Enmei Jizo on the banks of the Itachi River is said to cure all sorts of illnesses, attracting people from various places who come seeking its benefits. The locals diligently manage and care for the site, cleaning the shrine daily and offering flowers. While walking around this area, you can also explore the remnants of the old pleasure quarters.
30 minutes
4
Kagaya
Kagaya is a century-old established Ryotei (Japanese traditional restaurant). You can enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with seafood from Toyama Bay and local sake, as well as a stage for Ecchu Toyama folk songs.