Toyama Bay Cycling Route
The 富山湾岸サイクリングコース (Toyama Bay Coastal Cycling Route) offers stunning seaside riding along the northern coast of Honshu. Stretching approximately 100 kilometers from the western city of Himi to the eastern town of Nyūzen, the route follows the Toyama Bay shoreline and offers spectacular views of the sea and, on clear days, the towering Tateyama Mountain Range across the water. The path is mostly flat and well-marked, making it suitable for casual riders and families, but still satisfying for experienced cyclists looking for scenery and serenity. Along the way, you can enjoy fresh seafood, charming fishing villages, and local attractions like the Uozu Buried Forest Museum and hot spring resorts.
Official Website (Japanese Only)
The Route
The Toyoma Bay Coastal Cycle Route follows the Toyama Bay coast. It is well marked from beginning to end with blue markings on the road as well as marked turns. There are a couple places along the route where the route gives two choices. This GPX route follows the the officially marked main route.
The entire route is cycling friendly with a reasonable percentage of the route is on separated cycling roads with no car traffic and the remainer being in low traffic road and roads with wide paved shoulders to ride on.
Or download the GPX file.
The Route goes the Shinminato Bridge however, the rider must take an elevator to get on the bridge on both sides and the one rides in the “Air Corridor” underneath the bridge
Other Riding
From the West End of the route, one can continue riding around the Noto Peninsula which offers lots of great cycling.
From the East End, about 30 kilometers further up the coast is the Kubiki Cycling Road.
Things to do and see
Amaharashi Coast (Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park)
Visiting Amaharashi while cycling the Toyama Bay Coastal Route is a breathtaking experience. As you coast along the shoreline, you’ll suddenly be greeted by sweeping views of the dramatic ancient rock formations—known as the Awarashi Rocks—framed by the azure bay waters. On a clear day, the majestic Tateyama Mountain Range rises in the background, creating a perfect postcard moment.
It’s a lovely spot to pause—park your bike and stroll along the pebble beach, feel the refreshing sea breeze, and maybe even picnic while watching traditional fishing boats drifting in the distance. The nearby Amaharashi Rest Area offers local snacks and restrooms, so you can recharge comfortably. Whether it’s sunrise or sunset, the golden light dancing on the rocks makes Amaharashi a must-stop highlight of your coastal ride.
Getting there and away
East End
One can ride fairly easily from Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station on the Hokuriku Station.
West End
The West end of the route is about half way between Nano Station from Kanazawa and Himi Station on the Himi Line from Takaoka Station. Unfortunately the Hokuriku Shinkansen station, Shin-Takaoka Station, is not connected to the Himi Line.