hazeru coffee is known as a place to try different coffees and find your new favorite. The owner, Mr. Kubota, is a master roaster who has won multiple coffee competitions. He always has at least ten specialty coffees in stock, ranging from light to dark roasts, freshly roasted on the premises. Not only can you discover new flavors, you might even find you like flavors didn’t think you liked! We recommend sampling the all the hand-dripped coffees and choosing your favorite (prices start at ¥600).

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hazeru coffee
Address / 111-2 Furusawa, Toyama City
Tel. / 076-471-5110
Hours / 9:00-17:00
Open year-round

Yamamuro is a traditional Japanese-style cafe, or kissaten. Since 1980, it has been a place where locals come to read, meet, and otherwise spend time as they please. Pleasantly warm sunlight beams through the large glass windows when the cafe opens at 8:00 a.m. The owner Mr. Yamamuro’s family ran a bakery, so the cafe’s bread is all homemade. Their delicious hot sandwiches (¥550 by itself, ¥850 with coffee) come with ample ingredients sandwiched between two slices of perfectly-toasted bread. Enjoy one with a siphon-brewed coffee (¥480) made with beans that are ground to order.

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Cafe and Bakery Yamamuro
Address / 2-1-5 Sogawa, Toyama City
Tel. / 076-421-3433
Hours / 8:00-19:00 (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays), 18:00-17:00 (Sundays and Holidays)
Closed on Tuesdays

If you open the door of this downtown multi-tenant building, you will discover a space that is authentically jazz. Numerous bottles line the backbar and counter, and jazz melodies fill the air. The pleasant interaction with the bartenders makes it easy to lose track of time. You can even request a song from the collection of more than 3000 CDs! Table seating is also available, so feel free to visit alone or with a group. Drink offerings include a huge selection of whiskys, which pair perfectly with jazz.

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Jericho no Tatakai
Address / 2-3-24 Sakuramachi, Toyama
Tel. / 076-441-5261
Hours / 19:00-27:00
Open year-round

This compact bar has little more than a counter and a handful of seats. They are best known for crispy tacos (¥580) you can eat with one hand. The pork tacos and fish tacos (filled with fried cod) are the most popular, and their fresh and slightly spicy flavor pairs well with drinks. Other delicious items on their menu include firefly squid ceviche and octopus and avocado salad, both made with local seafood. The bar opens early, so we recommend it your first port of call!

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URA DAILY STAND
Address / Funsui Yokocho, 2-3-8 Uchisaiwaicho, Toyama City
Tel. / 050-8881-8619
Hours / 16:00-25:00
Closed Sunday-Tuesday (but will open with a reservation)

Favorably located a three-minute walk from Toyama Station, this hotel’s biggest appeal is its easy access to countless locations. Dining options include a cafe and deli, wine bar, and an all-day dining room on the second floor, where you can savor dishes made with seasonal local ingredients from Toyama. The modern guestrooms feature a relaxing color scheme inspirited by the nature of Toyama. Unburden yourself of travel fatigue at the Japanese-style grand baths, a gym, and other relaxing amenities.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama
Address / Shintomicho 1-1-10, Toyama City
Tel. / 076-403-9700
Hours / Check in from 15:00, Check out by 11:00

Enjoy views of Toyama Castle Park and the city’s streetcars from the lobby, the Tateyama Mountains from your guest room, and the whole city from the top-floor bar. This hotel is popular for having scenic views of Toyama from numerous vantage points. The breakfast buffet features a section with lots of local side dishes that pair well with rice. Some of the most popular are soy-marinated firefly squid, ink-marinated squid, and fish cakes. The hotel also offers packages that include vouchers for “Toyama Bay Sushi,” which can be used at certain local sushi restaurants.

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ANA Crowne Plaza Toyama
Address / 2-3 Otemachi, Toyama City
Tel. / 0570-04-1080
Hours / Check in from 15:00, Check out by 11:00