6-Hour Shogawa River Cruise and Countryside Tour from Toyama

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Stroll through Shogawa Water Memorial Park and enjoy time for photography by the river
• 02 Cruise along the Shogawa River on the Nagasaki Bridge course for tranquil river views
• 03 Explore the riverbank or visit the Shogawa Wood Plaza at a relaxed pace
• 04 Savor a farm-to-table lunch at a local farmer's restaurant featuring regional produce
• 05 Admire panoramic views of the traditional Sankyo-son scattered village landscape during the return drive

Experience a tranquil half-day journey from Toyama Station to the picturesque Shogawa River region. Enjoy a scenic river cruise along the Nagasaki Bridge course, take leisurely walks through Shogawa Water Memorial Park, and explore the Shogawa Wood Plaza at a relaxed pace. Savor a seasonal farm-to-table lunch at a local farmer's restaurant, and admire sweeping views of the traditional Sankyo-son scattered village landscape before returning to Toyama Station in the afternoon.

09:25 AM: Arrive at Shogawa Water Memorial Park for a 15-30 minute stroll and photo opportunity.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Toyama

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Shogawa River Cruise and Countryside Escape

• 08:30 AM: Meet at Toyama Station.

• 09:25 AM: Arrive at Shogawa Water Memorial Park for a 15-30 minute stroll and photo opportunity.

• 09:50/10:20 AM: Board the Shogawa River Cruise for the 25-minute Nagasaki Bridge Course. Cruise schedules are subject to seasonal changes.

• 10:20 AM: Explore the riverbank or visit the Shogawa Wood Plaza. In spring and summer, this activity can be done before the cruise.

• 11:30 AM: Lunch at the Farmer's Restaurant.

• 12:50 PM: Begin the return drive and enjoy views of the traditional

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide fee
• Transportation by private car (Suzuki Jimny)
• Gas

What's Not Included

• Cruise fare: 1,500 JPY (adults), 750 JPY (children)
• Lunch: 1,000 - 3,000 JPY per person
• Guide expenses: guests are kindly asked to cover the guide's lunch and cruise fare during the tour.
• Gratuities: while entirely at your discretion, a gratuity is a customary way to show appreciation for excellent service and is greatly appreciated.

What to bring

• Summer: Sunglasses or polarized glasses
• Winter: A warm jacket, a hat, gloves, and a scarf

Know before you go

• A one-hour cruise option is also available. This requires an earlier departure and a price adjustment. If you are interested in this custom itinerary, please contact us before making your reservation.
• It is also possible to extend the tour by two or three hours to include additional activities, such as hands-on craft experiences or sightseeing in neighboring areas like Inami or Johana. Both towns offer a historic atmosphere reminiscent of Kyoto.
• For groups of 4 or more, a larger rental vehicle will be used to ensure everyone's comfort. Please note that this will result in an additional fee.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Toyama Station or some hotels near the station

Tour start

日本、富山県砺波市

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.