Toyama is located in the Chūbu region on the northern coast of Honshu, facing the Sea of Japan. It covers an area of about 4,248 km², making it Japan’s 33rd largest prefecture by area.
Toyama is bordered by Ishikawa to the west, Gifu to the south, Nagano to the southeast, and Niigata to the east. The Tateyama Mountain Range of the Northern Japanese Alps dominates its southern half and the Toyama Plain extends north toward the sea.
The capital is Toyama City, with a population of around 410,000. Other important cities include Takaoka, Imizu, and Namerikawa. The prefecture’s total population is approximately 1 million. Tourist attractions include the Kurobe Gorge Railway, and the historic Gokayama village.
The flag of Toyama was adopted on May 9, 1963. It features a combined green stylized Hiragana character, ‘ト’ (To) and the shape of Mount Tateyama. The green on white background symbolizes the prefecture’s natural landscape.
| Capital City | Area | 2023 Population |
| Toyama City | 4,247.61 km2 (1,640.01 sq mi) | 1,044,588 |
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