Published date: January 14, 2025
Winter Food Adventure in Toyama, Conveniently Located Near the Station
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I wanted to travel while avoiding the year-end return rush!
With that in mind, I traveled to Toyama Station, which is just three stations (about 2 hours) away by Shinkansen from Tokyo. Since many travelers are heading to Kanazawa on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Toyama is a hidden gem.
The area around Toyama Station is lined with commercial facilities, so you won’t have to worry about food. Moreover, the surrounding sightseeing spots can be accessed by streetcar or bus, making it easy even for those unfamiliar with driving.
Although the weather in Toyama at the end of December was predictably bad, the hotel was conveniently located within walking distance from the station.
The service at the hotel was as expected from JAL, very attentive.
The room was relatively new, overall clean, and very comfortable to stay in.
Personally, I was especially happy with these two points:
1. The TV position was easy to watch from the bed, and it was a plus that I could cast from my smartphone.
2. A large bathtub to soothe my tired body; they also sold bath additives in the hotel.
I think it’s a hotel that would satisfy anyone looking for a "staycation."
Experiences during the trip
I enjoyed the gourmet scene around Toyama Station.
When it comes to Toyama, it’s all about sushi and ramen.
There are many sushi restaurants around the station, and they are all popular, so I lined up before opening to eat. Personally, the melt-in-your-mouth and plump squid was exquisite.
As for local ramen, we have Toyama Black Ramen, which was born out of the need for salt replenishment for manual laborers; it’s packed with salt. It was quite salty at first, which surprised me, but it goes perfectly with white rice and becomes addictive.