Toyama Prefecture

History of Toyama Castle: From Its Founding to Today’s Replica Keep (with Timeline)

A clear guide to the history of Toyama Castle, from its founding in the Sengoku period to the building of today's keep (the Toyama Municipal Folk Museum), with a timeline. Covers Sassa Narimasa, Maeda Toshinaga and the Maeda lords of the Toyama Domain, what to see in the castle park, opening hours and access.

Nishicho Taiki Honten: The Original Toyama Black Ramen – Taste, How to Eat It and Access

A guide to Nishicho Taiki Honten in Toyama City, known as the birthplace of Toyama Black ramen. Covers the jet-black soy sauce soup, the official way to eat it, menu and prices, opening hours, how to get there from Toyama Station, and things to know before you go.