Toyama Prefecture is a nature-rich prefecture facing the Sea of Japan, located roughly in the center of the Hokuriku region. The region consists of four major areas: Toyama, Namekawa, and Tateyama area, Kurobe and Unazuki area, Takaoka and Himi area, and Tonami and Gokayama area. The mountainous areas are full of attractions such as the Tateyama mountain range, Kurobe Dam, and the World Heritage Site of Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Village, while the plains are attractive for their seafood and traditional handicrafts. Toyama Prefecture also offers visitors a taste of history and culture. There are many spots unique to Toyama Prefecture, such as the national treasure Zuiryuji Temple, the Tatemon Festival, the Kaiwomaru and the Shin-Minato Ohashi Bridge. It is also accessible by various means of transportation, such as the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train, expressways, airports, and ports. Toyama Prefecture is an attractive prefecture where visitors can enjoy the scenery and tastes of the four seasons.