FROM CANAL TO PORT TOWN
(Walking tour)
A calm park by the water.
A gentle boat ride through the city.
An old port town where time feels slower.
This half-day tour lets you experience
Toyama from the canal to historic Iwase
— at an easy pace, with a bit of sake.
【ABOUT】
On this half-day walk, we explore:
・Urban Canal Park, an oasis for locals to slow down
・Canal Cruise ( 70 min )
・Iwase, a historic port town
・A main street with old merchant houses
【WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE】
・Stroll through a scenic waterfront park
・Cruise the canal and see Toyama from the water
・Learn how waterways shaped local life and trade
・Learn the history of Iwase, including its golden age and decline
・Briefly enjoy Sake tasting bar
・Enjoy a calm, unhurried pace throughout
・The boat ride is not just transportation —it's part of the experience.
【WHO IT’S FOR】
This tour is for travelers who:
・Enjoy scenic walks and water views
・Prefer calm places over busy landmarks
・Want to avoid overtourism
・Appreciate gentle movement and conversation
If you're looking for fast-paced sightseeing,
this may not be the right tour — and that's okay.
Note: The route may vary depending on weather, season, and boat schedule.
Each tour is slightly different, just like the water itself.
Boat ride is only available from End of March through End of November.
Boat may not be available due to the unforeseen circumstances.
Tour Detail
Availability : Mar- Nov
Duration : 3 ~ 3.5 hours
Tour Type : Walking
Start : 9:30 AM or 12:50 PM
Walking Level : Moderate
Finishing point : Toyama Station
Meeting point : Starbucks Coffee
Canal Park
Payment : Paypal
What’s included :
・guiding service
What’s excluded :
・tips (not obligatory)
・public transportation fee including the boat ride ・fee ( for customers and the guide )
・entrance fee for Baba Family House
・sake tasting fee
Price 160 USD/ person
Tour requires a minimum of 2 guests to open
Must-See Destinations
Fugan Canal Kansui Park
Former boat mooring area turned into a park lined with lovely promenades. The surrounding trees, buildings, and natural landscapes make a perfect picturesque scenery.
Standing Bar Saseki
You can’t simply miss this place if you like to drink. Operated by a local sake brewer, this bar offers you over 100 varieties of sake. ( Closed on Tuesdays )