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Enjoy sea breeze at a seaside station with views of the Tateyama Mountains across Toyama Bay
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Enjoy sea breeze at a seaside station with views of the Tateyama Mountains across Toyama Bay

About this spot

A roadside station along National Route 8, facing Toyama Bay, offering magnificent views of the Tateyama Mountain Range across the bay on clear days. With an observation area inspired by the mirage, which inspired the station's name, a shop selling local seafood and specialty products, and rest areas, it's an ideal spot to take a break during sightseeing. Gazing out at Toyama Bay while feeling the sea breeze stirs up excitement for the evening festival that's about to begin.

Season & hours

Name: じゃんとこい魚津まつり

Date & time: 8/7 (Fri)–8/9 (Sun) Time TBA

Venue: 魚津市中心部(諏訪神社・港町周辺、たてもん祭り会場)

2026年のじゃんとこい魚津まつりは8月7日から9日までの3日間、諏訪神社と港町一帯を舞台に開催されます。会場では、高さ数メートルの三角形の木枠に約80個ともいわれる提灯を飾りつけた「たてもん」と呼ばれる灯り山が登場し、若者たちが威勢のよい掛け声とともにそれを担ぎ、回転させながら練り歩きます。無数の提灯の灯りが夜の港町を照らし、水面に映るその姿は幻想的そのもの。海とともに生きてきた魚津の人々の心意気が伝わる、地域を代表する夏まつりです。

Tips

会場周辺は夜になると多くの見物客でにぎわい、車両の通行規制がかかることもあります。公共交通機関や近隣の駐車場情報を事前に確認しておくと安心です。港町周辺は足元が暗い箇所もあるため、歩きやすい靴で訪れましょう。

Source: uozu-kanko.jp

Tips

Just a few minutes' drive from the Uozu Submerged Forest Museum. The shop carries souvenirs made from Uozu's specialty products, making it a good place to stop on the way home. The observation deck gets strong sun, so be prepared with sun protection.

Best time to visit

Approximately 40 minutes. Late afternoon hours have softer sunlight, making the views more enjoyable.

Access & map

〒937-0053 Toyama Prefecture, Uozu, Muraki-cho, Jyobo-wari 2500-2

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2026 Jantokoi Uozu Festival Full-Day Course

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