Tateyama, Mountain town in Nakaniikawa District, Japan.
The town stretches across 307 square kilometers at the base of the Northern Japan Alps, featuring dense forests and rivers within Toyama Prefecture.
The settlement evolved from an ancient village in Etchu Province to receive official town status in 1954, marking a significant administrative transformation.
The Tateyama Museum displays mountain worship artifacts, stone Buddha sculptures, and historical relics in three distinct educational sections within its walls.
Transportation access includes the Toyama Chiho Railway Main Line, multiple bus services, and convenient connections to the Hokuriku Expressway network.
The Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum presents geological exhibitions about local volcanic activities through detailed dioramas and educational video presentations.
Location: Nakaniikawa district
Inception: January 10, 1954
Shares border with: Toyama, Kurobe, Kamiichi, Funahashi, Ōmachi
Website: https://town.tateyama.toyama.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.66356,137.31369
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59
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Mount Tsurugi
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Shōmyō Falls
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Kurobe Gorge
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Midagahara
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Tateyama Cable Car
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Tateyama Ropeway
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Mount Harinoki
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Tateyama Volcano
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Nisseki-ji
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Mount Dainichi
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Tateyama Murodō
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Mount Bessan
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Shiraiwa Weir
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Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum
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Mount Renge
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Tateyama Museum of Toyama
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Mount Okudainichi
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Mount Tonbi
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Hannoki Falls
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Mount Kuwasaki
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Mount Jōdo
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Gozenzawa Glacier
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立山寺
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Mount Subari
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Dainichidaira
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Mount Narusawa
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