Toyama Prefectural Itai-itai Disease Museum

Flow of the course

About this spot

This prefectural museum stands on the grounds of Toyama International Health Plaza, the same site as Toyama Health Park. Through photographs, testimony and models, you can trace the history of the pollution that occurred in the Jinzu River basin and the path of the people who rose up from it. Some of the content is difficult for very young children, but a child of elementary-school age will naturally come away with a sense of just how precious water and soil are. The exhibits are compactly arranged, so a full circuit takes about an hour. It is a place to stop by quietly as the gateway to a day spent outdoors getting close to water.

Tips

Admission is free. Please check opening days and hours on the official website in advance. The interior has a calm atmosphere, so telling small children beforehand that they should look quietly makes things go smoothly. If you want to take plenty of time reading the explanations inside, allow a slightly shorter estimate for outdoor play so the day does not feel cramped.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. Spending the morning indoors before the sun grows strong is recommended

Access & map

〒939-8233 富山県富山市友杉１５１