Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Toyama region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Toyama region.
When visiting the Toyama region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Masu no Sushi
Toyama Black Ramen
Toyama Seafood Donburi
Himi Udon
Kaki no Ha Sushi
Tororo Kombu Rice Ball
Himi Beef
White Shrimp Tempura
Toyama Winter Yellowtail
Three day dumpling soup
Masu no Sushi
A beloved traditional dish from Toyama, also popular as an ekiben (railway bento box)!
Masu no Sushi (ますのすし, masu sushi) is a regional specialty of Toyama Prefecture, widely recognized as a popular ekiben, or train station bento box. This pressed sushi features salted trout (...
Toyama Black Ramen
A bold impact with its black appearance and punchy flavor!
Toyama Black Ramen (富山ブラックラーメン, Toyama burakku rāmen) is a unique local ramen dish that originated in central Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. Originally created to cater to workers, th...
Toyama Seafood Donburi
A bowl of rice brimming with fresh seafood! Savor the bounty of both land and sea!
Toyama Seafood Donburi (富山 海鮮丼, Toyama kaisen-don) is a delicious way to experience the fresh seafood of Toyama Prefecture, known for its rich natural environment. Home to Toyama Bay, often...
Himi Udon
Hand-pulled perfection with a smooth finish – the elusive treasure of Toyama
Himi Udon (氷見うどん, Himi udon) is a traditional dish originating from the Himi area in Toyama Prefecture and is considered one of Japan’s "Three Great Udon" varieties, alongside Sanuki Udon and ...
Kaki no Ha Sushi
A traditional delicacy blending ocean treasures and persimmon leaves
Kaki no Ha Sushi (柿の葉寿司, Kaki no Ha Sushi) is a beloved local specialty of Toyama Prefecture. This sushi features gently seasoned rice topped with a slice of mackerel, carefully wrapped by ...
Tororo Kombu Rice Ball
A luxurious rice ball wrapped in fluffy tororo kombu
Toyama Prefecture holds the top spot in Japan for household consumption of kombu (kelp), earning it the nickname "Kombu Prefecture." Among its many kombu-based dishes, the classic favorite is the "...
Himi Beef
Premium-quality beef nurtured by the natural blessings of Himi, Toyama
Himi Beef (氷見牛, Himi gyu) is prized for its exceptional "marbling" (the balance of intramuscular fat) and the quality of its fat. Impressively, over 85% of Himi Beef grades at A4 rank or higher,...
White Shrimp Tempura
The beloved local delicacy: White Shrimp Tempura
White Shrimp Tempura (白えびの天ぷら, Shiro Ebi no Tempura) is a cherished treat in the local area, where white shrimp are also sold fresh. These freshly caught shrimp have a delicate, translucent ...
Toyama Winter Yellowtail
The "Himi Winter Yellowtail" is said to be the best in Japan.
The winter yellowtail, known as "kan-buri" (寒ブリ), refers to yellowtail caught during the cold season. Among them, the rich and fatty "Himi Winter Yellowtail" from the waters off Himi, in Toyama ...
Three day dumpling soup
Traditional dishes prepared on the third day after childbirth
In Toyama prefecture, where rice is grown, dishes and sweets using mochi are always involved in events and life milestones. “Three day dumpling soup” is a miso soup with dumplings made from joshin...
