Asahi

Asahi has served as a coastal link within Japan’s Hokuriku region since the Edo period. In eastern Toyama Prefecture, the town extends from the Sea of Japan toward the foothills of the Northern Alps, bringing shore and mountain terrain remarkably close. Its defining shoreline is Hisui Kaigan, the Jade Coast, where pebbles from mountain waterways can reach the beach; local jade has long held a place in Japanese material culture. Historic Hokuriku travel routes, along with modern rail and road connections, underline Asahi’s position near the prefectural border. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Asahi and eastern Toyama.

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