Wi-Fi and Travel Information in Toyama, Japan: Your Ultimate Guide

When you travel to Toyama, you should check the Wi-Fi situation in advance. Your sightseeing will be more comfortable if you know where you can connect to Wi-Fi service in Toyama, and also what service is available there. In this article, we will guide you through the Wi-Fi situation and tourist information in Toyama, as well as introducing you to our recommended Wi-Fi rental service "WiFiBOX".

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Free Public Wi-Fi Available in Toyama

Toyama Prefecture offers a free Wi-Fi service called "TOYAMA Free Wi-Fi" that can be used around the city's sightseeing facilities and train stations. This free wi-fi is available not only in prefectural halls and driving schools that are mainly used by locals, but also museums, parks, observatories, and other places frequently visited by travelers. Thus, you should check the Wi-Fi situation in advance to ensure easy access to the Wi-Fi.

Here is how to use the "Toyama Free Wi-Fi."

TOYAMA Free Wi-Fi's SSID and How to Connect

"TOYAMA Free Wi-Fi"is a free Wi-Fi service available at 185 locations(*As of the end of March 2023) in Toyama Prefecture, including Toyama Station, Toyama Kitto Airport, Fugan Suijo Line, and Kaioumaru Park. There are no restrictions on connection time or number of times you can connect per day, and you can use the Wi-Fi service without limitations simply by agreeing to the terms of use.

SSID is "TOYAMA Free Wi-Fi". To use the Wi-Fi, follow the instructions below.

1. Turn on the Wi-Fi setting of your devices
2. Select the SSID "TOYAMA Free Wi-Fi"
3. Select the language you wish to use according to the displayed screen
4. Agree to the Terms of Use

Toyama Free Wi-Fi is a free Wi-Fi service provided to make the visitors's trip more enjoyable. Therefore, there is no need to log in; simply agree to the terms of use to start using the service. Keep in mind that this service is available in 15 municipalities and 185 locations*, including Tonami City, Himi City, Funahashi Village, as well as Toyama City.

Reference：TOYAMA Free Wi-Fi

Other Free Wi-Fi Available in Toyama

In Toyama, free Wi-Fi is widely available at public facilities such as airports and train stations, and tourist facilities such as castle parks. In addition, free Wi-Fi may also be available at cafes, family restaurants, fast food restaurants, and hotels; so be sure to check.

The following is a list of other free Wi-Fi available in Toyama; some can be used by simply selecting the SSID, while others require a password or other information. If so, then you can ask the staff at each store directly or check the store's website to log in.

Cafes

Privately owned cafes may offer their own free Wi-Fi. Many national chain cafes also offer free Wi-Fi service.
Among the chain cafes operating in Toyama, below is a list of cafes that offer free Wi-Fi.

• Komeda Coffee Shop
• Starbucks
• Tully's Coffee
• Doutor Coffee
• St. Mark's Cafe

Free Wi-Fi service at chain cafes can basically be used without registration. Once you agree to the terms of use, you can often connect right away.

Although there may be a maximum time limit per connection. The connection can be repeated without any problems by reconnecting. Therefore, unlimited Internet access is technically possible.

Note that among the chain cafes, Starbucks Coffee at the Kansui park is widely known for its beautiful and excellent view. When using Toyama Station, why not take a little more time and visit?

Family Restaurants and Fast Food Restaurants

Free Wi-Fi service may also be available at family restaurants and fast food restaurants. Family restaurants with free Wi-Fi available at their stores in Toyama are listed below.

• Gusto
• Joyful
• Saizeria

The following fast food restaurants may also offer free Wi-Fi.

• McDonald's
• Mos Burger
• Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)

However, free Wi-Fi service may not be available at some outlets of the above chain restaurants. So be sure to check the availability of free Wi-Fi from the staff.

Hotels

Hotels, inns, and other lodging facilities in Toyama Prefecture may offer free Wi-Fi service for their guests. Business hotels and hot spring inns near train stations may also offer this service, so be sure to check.

Some hotels offer free Wi-Fi service to non-guests. Even if you are only visiting a hotel for a short time, check with the hotel as it may be available in the lobby, in the hotel restaurant, or in the banquet hall.

You can check the availability of free Wi-Fi by calling in advance. If it is available, use the following method to connect to the Internet.

1. Turn on Wi-Fi from the settings screen of your smartphone or other device
2. Select the hotel's SSID
3. Enter your ID and password given by the hotel

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When traveling in Toyama, you can use public free Wi-Fi provided by Toyama Prefecture and free Wi-Fi provided by cafes, restaurants, and hotels to easily access maps and websites. However, please note that free Wi-Fi may not connect smoothly depending on the time and location, let alone the security risks that lurk within them.
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How to Use and Set Up the Wi-Fi

The flow of using and setting up WiFiBOX is as follows:

1. On the official site of WiFiBOX (https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en), select your travel destination ("Japan", if you are going to use it in Toyama), select the desired usage period and plan, and tap "Proceed to checkout".
2. If you are using WiFiBOX for the first time, create a new account. Log in if you already have one.
3. Complete the payment procedure with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, or American Express) or a debit card.
4. After reserving, you will receive an email with the subject "How to Pick Up Your Wi-Fi Unit". When you are in front of the rental machine, open the "QR code (*) scanning page" from the email, and scan the QR code at the top right of the display on the rental machine.
   (* "QR Code" is a registered trademark of Denso Wave)
5. Tap "Pick-up" on your smartphone, and pull out the Wi-Fi unit from the slot to receive it.
6. Turn on the power of the unit , then on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your device, select the SSID written on the back of the unit, and enter the password to.

Please refer to the following for more detailed usage procedures:
(Link to WiFiBOX quick guide)
https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en/pages/guide

Where to Pick Up and Return Your Wi-Fi Unit

WiFiBOX rental machines are installed at Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Kansai Airport, Chubu International Airport, Fukuoka Airport, Tokyo Station Kyoto Station etc. It is also now available in Shinjuku and Shibuya Station area.

We recommend you to pick up your Wi-Fi unit at the airport or station you plan to pass when traveling to Toyama.

Please check the following for details on the locations of WiFiBOX

https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en/pages/map

What Kind of Area is Toyama?

Toyama Prefecture is located in the center of Honshu Island, facing the Sea of Japan. The population is approximately 1.03 million (as of October 1, 2020), and the prefecture is notable for its cohesive topography, with Toyama City at the center and within a 50 km radius of the prefecture. Although the northern part of the prefecture faces the sea, the other three sides are surrounded by 3,000-meter-high mountains, creating a rich natural environment.

Toyama is known for its climate where the four seasons change vividly and visitors can enjoy the unique beauty of each season. Winter is snowy and summer is hot, while spring and fall offer fresh and colorful flowers.

Another notable feature of Toyama Prefecture is the livability of its residents. For example, the national average for the percentage of owner-occupied houses is 61.4% (as of 2021), but in Toyama Prefecture the rate is higher at 76.6%. Also, compared to the national average of 92.06 square meters, Toyama Prefecture has 143.57 square meters (as of 2018), which is about 1.5 times larger.

Toyama Prefecture has many seafood and local delicacies that are well known both within and outside the prefecture. We have compiled a list of some of the most popular seafood and gourmet foods. Why not visit Toyama for its gourmet food?

• Kanburi (Winter Japanese Amberjack)：Available at the entire Toyama Bay. "Himi kanburi" is a well-known brand
• Hotaru Ika (Squid)：It is famous for its offshore pickles. It is also eaten as shabu-shabu.
• Shiro Ebi (White Squid)：Eaten as tempura, deep-fried or sashimi. Also called the jewel of Toyama Bay.
• Zuwai Gani (Snow Crab)：It is also called the queen of Toyama's food. There is also a brand of "Takashi-no-Beni Gani"
• Masu-Zushi (Sushi)：It is also famous for its ekiben (boxed lunches sold at train stations). There are more than 40 makers of Masu Sushi in Toyama Prefecture.
• Toyama Black Ramen：The color of the soup is black.

Places to Visit in Toyama

Toyama Prefecture is located about the same distance from the three major metropolitan areas of Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. It takes less than one hour by air and two to three hours by train, making it an easy location to visit for both sightseeing and business.

Toyama Prefecture is rich in natural beauty, temples with rich history, and museums where you can appreciate beautiful crafts. Here are five famous spots that you should definitely visit.

• Zuiryuji
• Great Buddha
• Tonami Tulip Park
• Glass Museum
• Kurobe Gorge

Zeiryuji

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Zeiryuji was built by Toshitsune, the third lord of the Kaga domain, in 1663, the 50th anniversary of the death of Toshinaga Maeda, the second lord of the domain. The fact that it took about 20 years to build the temple may also be indicative of Lord Toshitsune's extraordinary devotion to the temple.

Zuiryuji is known for its fortified moat reminiscent of a castle, its vast grounds (36,000 tsubo), and its main gate, zendo, and daikori (large storehouse). Many of the gates and buildings on the temple grounds are designated as national important cultural properties, Sanmon(the gate of temple), Butsuden building, and Houdo building is designated as a national treasure.
and the temple is also highly regarded as an early Edo period Zen Buddhist temple building.

It is a 10-minute walk from Takaoka Station on the Ainokaze-Toyama Railway and a 15-minute walk from Shin-Takaoka Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line. You should definitely visit.

Hours of operation	9AM - 4:30PM (closing gate), AM - 4PM from December 10 to January 31
Regular closing days	―
Address	35 Sekihonmachi, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture

Reference： Zeiryuji

Great Buddha of Takaoka

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When we talk about the Great Buddha in Toyama Prefecture, we are talking about the Takaoka Daibutsu (giant statue of Buddha ). Along with the ones in Nara and Kamakura, Takaoka Daibutsu is also known as one of the three largest Buddha statues in Japan. The height of 15.85 meters and the weight of 65 tons make the Takaoka Daibutsu unique in its scale.

Access to Takaoka Daibutsu is convenient by train or car. It is a 10-minute walk from Takaoka Station on the Aino-Kaze Toyama Railway and a 10-minute drive from Shin-Takaoka Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line. A parking lot is also available, making it easy to visit by rental car.

Hours of operation	6AM-6 PM (Daibutsu pedestal corridor)
Regular closing days	None
Address	11-29 Otemachi, Takaoka-shi, Toyama

Reference : Takaoka Daibutsu

Tonami Tulip Gallery

This is the only facility in the world where tulips bloom all year round for the technology of promoted and controlled cultivation.
The "Wonder Garden," with its seasonal flowers and tulips, includes the "Tulip Palace," where 500 cut tulips surround 360 degrees, and the "Palette Garden," where 5,000 tulips are projected like a kaleidoscope. There are also many attractions such as the "Under Farm" where visitors can learn the secrets of bulbs and the history of tulips. There is also a rental hall that can be used for various events, a museum store with tulip goods, and a café where lunch and tulip soft serve ice cream are popular.

Hours of operation	9:30AM-6PM
Regular closing days	Year-end and New Year holidays (The museum is closed on some days for exhibition changes.)
Address	100-1 Nakamura, Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture

Reference： Tonami Tulip Park

Glass Museum

Photo provided by "Toyama Glass Art Museum"

For more than 30 years, Toyama City has been promoting human resource development, industrialization, and artistic emerging as "Glass City Toyama." The three main centers of this trend are the Toyama Institute of Glass Art, the Toyama Glass Studio, and the Glass Art Museum.

The Museum of Glass Art collects and exhibits a wide range of glass art from around the world. Many of the art pieces are valuable and allow visitors to appreciate the beauty of glass.

Hours of operation	9:30AM - 6PM(On Friday and Monday, 9:30AM - 8PM )
Regular closing days	The first and third Wednesday Year-end and New Year holidays *Subject to change
Address	5-1 Nishimachi, Toyama City

Reference： Glass Museum

Kurobe Gorge

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The Kurobe River originates from Washu-dake (2,924 m) in the central part of the Northern Alps and flows out between the Tateyama and Ushiro-tateyama mountain ranges into Toyama Bay. Because it is located in an area with heavy snowfall, the river is known for its high water volume and fast flow.

The Kurobe Gorge Torrokko Tram runs for about 20 km from Unazuki to Keyakidaira in the Kurobe Gorge and is famous as a sightseeing train. Feel the beauty of the scenery from season to season on the trolley train.

Hours of operation	Varies depending on the season
Regular closing days	ー
Address	11 Kurobe Gorge, Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture

Reference： Kurobe Gorge Trolley Car/Kurobe Gorge

To Summarize: Information on Internet & Wi-Fi in Toyama

In Toyama, free Wi-Fi services are available not only at public facilities such as city halls, but also around train stations and tourist attractions. In addition, cafes, family restaurants, and hotels may also offer their own free Wi-Fi services.

However, when using public or free Wi-Fi, you must consider the risk of being eavesdropped on, snooped on, or having your device hijacked. When exchanging personal or confidential information, or entering credit card information, consider a more private and secure connection

For that, we recommend WiFiBOX. WiFiBOX is a Wi-Fi rental service where everything from reservation, pickup, and return is completely contactless. If you are planning to go on a business trip or sightseeing in Toyama in the future, you should definitely consider using this service.