Kurobe: A Seaside Village of Festivity and Heritage
Located in the prefecture of Toyama, Kurobe, Japan is a city formed by the merging of towns of Sakurai and Ikuji back in 1954. It is dotted with numerous attractions and structures, along with dozens of traditional inns and modern hotels. Visitors flying into Kurobe, Japan, can arrive at the Noto Airport (NTQ), located about 2.5 hours away from the city center.
Best Time to Visit
Kurobe is best visited between late April to early July when the weather is perfect for outdoor activities. However, you might want to stay a little longer in the city when you’re coming in July as the town hosts two of the most prominent festivals in the area by this time of year, the Kurobe Fireworks Festival and the Ebisu Festival. There are relatively plenty of tourists in Kurobe during these celebrations, so expect that the majority of Kurobe, Japan hotels are already booked.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Discover the beauty and heritage of Kurobe with a trip around its most famous sites, including the Kurobe River Electricity Memorial. You can then enjoy the various amenities at the Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Yamanoha (Previously Unazuki Suginoi Hotel) and Enraku, which are both a mere six-minute walk from the memorial. While both of these ryokans feature on-site hot springs, only the latter offers a free airport shuttle to guests. You should also check out Family Lodge Hatagoya Kurobe, which is also within walking distance from the other popular attractions in the area, such as the Kurobe Yoshida Science Museum and Saitokuji Temple.