Best places: Tourist attractions in Tonami, Japan

Forested national park in the Japanese Alps featuring hiking trails, lodging & picturesque views.

Small wood suspension bridge, immortalized in a 1920s novel, famed for its rugged mountain backdrop.

Scenic route in the Northern Alps through steep walls of snow, with bus tours & cable car rides.

Small lake on the ridge trail to Mt. Karamatsu, with reflections of surrounding peaks on clear days.

Seaside driving route popular for sightseeing, with wide beaches & surf spots along the way.

Nature walks & ropeway rides across mountain moors & wetlands known for seasonal wildflowers.

Scenic 90-km. path winding through the Japanese Alps, traversed via a variety of vehicles.

👍👍 When I came and saw it, I was a little surprised to see that it was quite a gorgeous waterfall, unlike the delicate image I had from photos. When you come to the bridge that crosses to "Shomyo Takimidai Enchi", you will get very wet from the spray! As expected, the drop is so great that it is diffi...

Serene mountain lake noted for clear water with reflections of the surrounding peaks.

Historical village in a remote mountain area featuring traditional Gassho-style farmhouses.

Modern paleontology museum featuring reconstructed dinosaur bones, fossils & outdoor excavations.

Massive dam completed in 1963 featuring an observation deck for dramatic river & mountain views.

Surrounded by woods & mountains, this placid lake area features hiking, boating & scenic lookouts.

Rural lookout above a valley landscape of forested hills, rice fields & village farmhouses.

Shinto shrine set among ancient cedar trees featuring a traditional sloped roof in serene environs.

Walks & viewpoints on the site of a samurai-era castle overlooking traditional thatched farmhouses.

👍👍 This place is breathtaking. It is absolutely worth it to take a trip up to this viewpoint. Was one of the highlights of my trip, must-do if in the area. I visited while I was in Takayama, and it is a very easy bus ride there and back.

👍👍 I came skiing and it was great.

👍👍 Another highlight on the Kurobe-Tateyama Alpine route, the 80 pax aerial lift takes 7 minutes to climb 1.6 km up to a height of 2316 m is not too scary. Daikanbo observation deck at end of Tateyama Ropeway is perched at the cliff edge besides a glacier (1 of 3 in Japan). The icy cave opening and sce...

👍👍 One of the best and most enjoyable train ride ever, via the Kurobe Gorge, up to the Keyakidaira Station. Every moment was an excitement and the scenery were simply gorgeous. The passing scenes unfolded new adventures ahead. Loved the many moments: -Watching the deep Gorge and the rushing waters belo...