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Japan · Toyama

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Uozu

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Exterior of Uozu Buried Forest Museum in 2020魚津市
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Hi, I’m Tabi!

Visit the Buried Forest Museum and Umi-no-Eki Shinkiro by the port in Uozu. Mirages depend on natural conditions and are not guaranteed during your visit.

This guide covers places within Uozu, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Large tree roots displayed at Uozu Buried Forest Museum in 202201

A first-visit stop

Uozu Buried Forest Museum

魚津埋没林博物館

Learn about buried trees and Toyama Bay mirages. The lead image shows the museum exterior in 2020; this photograph shows displayed tree roots in 2022. Check current opening days, admission and exhibitions.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02

A first-visit stop

Umi-no-Eki Shinkiro

海の駅蜃気楼

A port-side complex with seafood sales and dining. Check individual shops and event dates, and respect restricted port areas.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Uozu’s bai-meshi is rice cooked with whelks and their cooking broth. Consult the official tourism listings, then confirm availability and shellfish allergens before visiting.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.