Toyama, Japan Cruise Port Guide: FRUSTATING PORT – AMAZING SITES!
January 11, 2026
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Is the Toyama (Fushiki) cruise port the most frustrating in Japan? In this video, we share our 100% honest review of the Toyama port, which is a major logistical challenge for cruisers. But what if that frustrating port was actually a secret gateway to one of Japan's most incredible cities? We're showing you how we escaped the Fushiki dock with a rental car and turned a challenging port day into an epic road trip. We'll show you our full DIY itinerary, including a visit to the stunning Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa (one of Japan's top 3 gardens!) and a beautiful coastal drive to Yoshitsune Rock. If you are docking in Toyama, Japan, this is the must-watch guide on how to handle the difficult transportation and plan an amazing day trip to Kanazawa.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:21 Port Info
6:14 Car Rental
9:52 Kanazawa: Lunch
12:05 Kanazawa: Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenroku-en
13:23 Yoshitsune Rock
14:39 Return to port
HELPFUL LINKS:
Fushiki Station
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hRqNJNzVn6f9tMhf9
Takaoka Station
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CaXJAdYoT1rBNYAE8
Orix Rent-a-car
Website: https://car.orix.co.jp/eng/price/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ctsX55X3NAHzeucTA
Kenroku-en
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iWbBPjHS5pfFwYQw9
Kanazawa Castle Park
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JaNYDTZSVvr6gFAe6
Notomeguri Sushi Kanazawa (Near Hyatt Centric and inside Cross Gate)
Website: https://r.gnavi.co.jp/s27pztnh0000/menu1/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qXRN9mkHk9VnTDmF9
Yoshitsune Rock
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iPTeSuLq4uVpZcvx5
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