Registered Tangible Cultural Properties of Toyama

Komaki Dam, built on the Shogawa River in Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, was the tallest dam in Asia when completed in 1930. It was the first dam in Japan to apply Dr. Nagaho Mononobe's seismic design theory and became the first river dam designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Its 17 radial gates and the stunning Shogawa Gorge continue to captivate visitors today.

Discover Sakura Bridge in Toyama City, a nationally registered tangible cultural property completed in 1935. This elegant steel two-hinged arch bridge spans the Matsukawa River along Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, offering a rare blend of civil engineering heritage, tram lines, and seasonal beauty.

Discover Sasazu Bridge (Sasazu-bashi), a nationally registered tangible cultural property in Toyama City. This 1941 Melan-type reinforced concrete arch bridge spans the Jinzu River at the entrance to the scenic Jinzukyo Gorge.

Saburomaru Distillery in Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, is the oldest whisky distillery in Japan's Hokuriku region, operating since 1952. Recommended as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2025, the distillery is home to ZEMON — the world's first cast-metal pot still developed using Takaoka's 400-year copperware tradition. Discover the beautiful kingpost truss architecture and innovative craft whisky of this remarkable heritage site.

The Sawada Family Residence Main House in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, is a Taisho-era wooden two-story home distinguished by its Western-style exterior featuring a domed two-story tower, ornamental entrance porch, and decorative gable. The interior blends Western reception rooms with traditional Japanese living spaces. Relocated from the woodcarving town of Inami in 1951, it was registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property in 1997.

Discover the Shakusenji Cylindrical Water Divider in Kamiichi, Toyama — a 1954 reinforced concrete irrigation facility registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property for its precision water distribution and role in ending historic water disputes.

Discover Shogawa Gōguchi Entei, a 1939 reinforced-concrete weir in Tonami, Toyama Prefecture. Registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property, this 10-gate radial weir unified scattered irrigation intakes to nourish one of Japan's largest alluvial fan plains.

Discover Johana-an, a beautifully preserved Meiji-period townhouse in Nanto City, Toyama. This Registered Tangible Cultural Property showcases traditional Johana machiya architecture along the historic temple town of Zentokuji.

Visit the Takeuchi Genzo Memorial Museum in Imizu, Toyama, a registered tangible cultural property housed in a 1934 Western-style town hall. Explore Japan's largest kote-e plaster relief "Twin Dragons" and the legacy of master plasterer Takeuchi Genzo.

The Former Main Building of Tanaka Elementary School in Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture, is a two-story wooden schoolhouse built in 1936 and registered as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Celebrated for its Art Deco and Renaissance-inspired interior ornamentation, it is also known as the model for the school in the anime film Wolf Children.

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