Uozu, Coastal city in Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Description
Uozu is a coastal city in Toyama Prefecture that spreads from the bay toward mountains in the interior. The landscape is shaped by several rivers and includes a mix of coastal plains, farming areas, and mountain terrain reaching into higher elevations.
History
Gold was discovered in nearby mountains in 1394, triggering population growth and economic development in the region. Matsukura Castle was built afterward to serve as a regional administrative center, shaping the city's early formation.
Culture
The name reflects its position between the bay and the mountains, shaping how people here blend fishing traditions with mountain-based activities. Walking through town, you notice how residents connect daily life to both water and forest.
Practical
Spring months from April to May are the best time to visit when multiple natural phenomena can be observed together. Having a car is helpful since attractions are spread across a wide area and public transportation connections are limited between distant spots.
Did you know?
A prehistoric forest lies buried beneath the ground and can be viewed at specific locations, offering glimpses into how the landscape changed over thousands of years. Additionally, spawning grounds for firefly squids illuminate the waters on certain nights, creating a rare natural display.
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Uozu Castle
1.9 km
Uozu Aquarium
3.7 km
Aimoto Bridge
13.4 km
Uozu Buried Forest
1.5 km
Matsukura Castle
8.1 km
Unazuki Dam
16.3 km
Uozu Buried Forest Museum
1.4 km
Mount Sōgadake
15.6 km
Hotaruika Museum
8.3 km
世界一かわいい美術館
13.6 km
立山寺
14.6 km
八心大市比古神社
5.9 km
Etchū Komagatake
17.7 km
Uminoeki Shinkiro
1.4 kmNishida Museum of Art
12.8 km
魚津市役所
22 m富立大橋
19.5 kmUozu Museum of History and Folklore
3.6 km常願寺大橋
15.6 km
無量寺 (舟橋村)
16.4 kmNamerikawa City Museum
9.6 km今川橋
13 km雄峰大橋
17.1 km真成寺
1.6 kmOzaki Kamaboko-kan
1.7 kmSōgadake Prefectural Natural Park
15.6 km
Kamiichigawa Dam
16.5 km
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18.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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