Himi City, Toyama

Himi City in Toyama Prefecture offers a beautiful view of the majestic Tateyama Mountain Range over Toyama Bay. The shopping district in the city center is filled with characters created by Fujiko FujioⒶ, a manga artist from the city, and Kozenji Temple, which has a nearly 700-year history and is famous as the birthplace of Fujiko FujioⒶ. “Himi City Shiokaze Gallery”, which exhibits many of Fujiko’s works, is also a must-see. Various kinds of fish are landed throughout the year, especially yellowtail in the winter season, known as “Himi Kanburi,” which is famous throughout Japan.