Toyama

A bit of a cheat since this is the same day as the previous footprint but I ran out of photo space. Arriving at Dentetsu Toyama station I collected my luggage (what a great service) and checked in to my hotel nearby. The room is tiny but overlooks the Shinkansen track so not all bad .. unless it’s noisy tonight.

Time for a quick walk round town. To the river where in April the cherry blossom is in full bloom and boat trips float up and down, to the castle and grounds, the Glass Museum which looked interesting but was a big building with a limited collection. And then a tram ride to the maritime district of Iwase with its streets of old wooden maritime buildings. The smell of old wood is strong.

Finally dinner - delicious ramen and Gyoza and I won’t say no to a bottle of sake either.Read more