By taking on different challenges and always doing our best, we are rewarded with a feeling of deeper familiarity with our city, one of really being "home".

1. Kaiwomaru Park Affectionately known as the "Lady of the Sea", the magnificent sails of this elegant ship are displayed in full for the general public once or twice a month. There is an event ground inside the park, as well as the Japan Sea Exchange Centre, Kaiwo Bird Park, the Port and Harbor Centre, and other facilities. You're guaranteed to love this grand and enduring symbol of our city. TEL:0766-82-5181		Above - Kamon Park Below - Shinminato Museum TEL:0766-83-0800 2. Kamon Park Kamon Park is located next to the Imizu City Shinminato Museum,which introduces the history and culture of the Port/harbor area of Shinminato. It is a popular sightseeing location and tourist destination, as well as a source of local information. Fresh fish and splendors of the sea, delicious local delicacies, and gifts & produce are all available for sale. TEL:0766-84-4649		3. Shinminato Sarasvati (Benzaiten) This Buddhist statue of divine protection is 19.5 meters tall and commands a fine view of the harbor. It is said to protect all who enter and assure calm seas. Along with the development of Toyama Port, the Benzaiten was moved to its present location from the middle of Hojozukata, where people can go to worship this guardian deity.

Above:Nago no Ura Bridge Below:Kagura Bridge Above:Shinsei Bridge Below:Sannou Bridge Above:Azuma Bridge Below:Hojozu Bridge
4. Uchikawa River Bridge Tour Stretching 2.5 kilometers, the Uchikawa River boasts 15 bridges. With both the rows of Sakura (cherry blossom) trees and the snowy views in winter wonderfully set off by the river, the various beauties of the four seasons can be seen and enjoyed. The groups of fishing boats moored on either side of the river contribute to the aura of this harbor city.		5. Manyosen Street Car Essential public transport for commuters and the elderly, the Manyosen streetcar is a joint public-private enterprise. In 2004 the new Ai-tram was introduced, gaining the attention of train fans all across the country. It runs from Takaoka Station to Shinminato. Please take a ride and experience the pleasure of the stylish new tram.

6. Suigo no sato This beautiful area of (the former) Shimomura was restored to give it a 1960's feel. With a park golf field and an agricultural ranch it is an ideal place for neighborly interaction and communication. There is also the Kamo Monument Exhibition Hall and the Toneriko Fureai Hall for playing darts. Suigo no sato is a natural place for rest and recreation featuring both water and greenery. TEL:0766-59-8111		7. Equestrian Park The only equestrian park in the western area of the prefecture features a "Horse Lover's" Club and an annual horse riding tournament. Members of the public can also safely enjoy horse riding at various events and times throughout the year. TEL:0766-59-2833		8. Ceramic Art at Takumi no sato At Takumi no Sato tradition is treated with great respect. In workshops for handmade goods, exhibition pavilions, and others, craftsman's techniques are preserved for future generations. Anyone can visit and enjoy trying to make traditional ceramic goods. TEL:0766-54-1201

				Taikoyama Land - Lookout Taikoyama Land - Pool Toyama Prefectural Children's Mirai Institute TEL:0766-56-9000
9. Oshima Picture-book Museum With over 10,000 picture books from Japan and overseas, there are plenty of books to be enjoyed together by parents and children. There's also a class for creating your own picture books, as well as seminars by authors and artists. Operas, choruses, and other various events are often held, all in the spirit of the "Feel, Create, Communicate" slogan of the "Dream Creation Space" of Oshima's Picture-book Museum. TEL:0766-52-6780		10. Taikoyama Land The greatest city park in the prefecture was created to mark the 100 year anniversary of the formation of Toyama Prefecture. Forests, ponds, and various other natural features were utilized to form an ideal recreational area. It also boasts one of the best leisure pools of its kind in any of the prefectures that border the Japan Sea. Some of the other attractions are a fitness course and the Toyama Prefectural Children's Mirai Institute, where kids can gather, play games, and study. TEL:0766-56-6116

11. Yakushoji Pond Park The pond was created within the 19.7 hectare park in the middle of the Muromachi Period (1392-1572) for the purpose of irrigation and water collection. In 1986 (the 61st year of Showa in the Japanese Calendar) the lake was included as one of "Toyama's famous water" spots and is still one of the most popular areas for herabuna (Crucian) fishing in the Hokuriku region.		12. Shoriki Kobayashi Memorial Hall Matsutaro Shouriki was the founder of Tokyo Giants and established professional baseball in Japan. He encouraged the development and popularization of color television to foster the sport, becoming known as "the father of professional baseball". He was inducted into the hall of fame in 1959. Shouriki's successor Yosoji Kobayashi rebuilt the Nihon Terebi (Japan Television) Company, putting it back on it's feet. They also took over the Yomiuri Shinbun (Daily Yomiuri) newspaper, which Kobayashi later made the most widely circulated paper in the world at the time. There are almost 100 items related to Shoriki and Kobayashi on display at the Memorial Hall. TEL:0766-52-0564		plaster sculptor Left:Ebisu, Daikoku Right:Crane and the clouds 13. Takeuchi Genzo Memorial Hall The works of master plaster sculptor Genzo Takeuchi are on display in the Memorial Hall. Combining the characteristics of fine art and sculpture, his artistic renderings are described as "sculptures so grand that they look like paintings", and have received much praise in the art world. They are highly valued by specialists. TEL:0766-55-3288

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