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Totoyama Antenna Shop, Toyama Kirari / CiC

  • SpecialtyToyama Prefecture's official antenna shop on the first floor of the CiC building next to the Kengo Kuma-designed Toyama Kirari complex; stocks masuzushi, sake, shiroebi (white shrimp) crackers, and small craft items from across the prefecture
  • Hours10:00-19:00 daily
  • Price¥300-10,000 ($1.90-63)

Totoyama is Toyama Prefecture's official antenna shop, located on the first floor of the CiC building at the south exit of Toyama Station, next to the Kengo Kuma-designed Toyama Kirari complex. As a prefecture-run antenna shop rather than a general souvenir store, its selection is curated to represent food producers and craftspeople from across Toyama specifically, differing from generic station kiosks that stock nationwide convenience brands.

Totoyama is Toyama Prefecture's official antenna shop, located on the first floor of the CiC building at the south exit of Toyama Station, next to the Kengo Kuma-designed Toyama Kirari complex. As a prefecture-run antenna shop rather than a general souvenir store, its selection is curated to represent food producers and craftspeople from across Toyama specifically, differing from generic station kiosks that stock nationwide convenience brands. The shelves are dominated by regional specialties: masuzushi (pressed trout sushi) in various producer brands, Toyama sake labels including small breweries not widely distributed outside the prefecture, shiroebi (white shrimp) crackers and snacks, and a smaller selection of craft items such as Takaoka copperware trinkets and Inami woodcarving miniatures. Because the shop is curated by the prefectural tourism association, the goods are close to entirely authentic regional products rather than imported trinkets. Prices are fixed and clearly marked, running from a few hundred yen for snacks to around ¥10,000 for premium sake or gift sets; cash and credit cards are both accepted, and there is no bargaining culture in a fixed-price retail shop of this kind. The shop itself is compact and can get busy with travelers picking up last-minute gifts before catching a train, particularly in the late afternoon and evening; there is no seating or food service on site, as it functions purely as a retail counter. Its convenient location inside CiC, steps from the station concourse, makes it a practical last stop for visitors who did not have time to shop elsewhere in Toyama.

Location

1-1-1 Shintomicho, Toyama, Toyama 930-0002

36.6975, 137.2136 View on map

Highlights

  • Toyama Prefecture's official curated antenna shop for regional products
  • Wide selection of masuzushi, Toyama sake, and shiroebi cracker brands
  • Located inside CiC at Toyama Station's south exit, next to Toyama Kirari
  • Small craft items including Takaoka copperware and Inami woodcarving miniatures
  • Open daily 10:00-19:00, convenient for last-minute gift shopping before a train

Tips for visiting

  • Visit before the evening rush when travelers stock up on gifts ahead of departing trains
  • Compare sake labels here before buying, since several small Toyama breweries are represented that are hard to find outside the prefecture
  • Prices are fixed, so there is no bargaining at this shop
  • Check expiration dates on masuzushi and prepared foods if traveling home the same day
  • Combine a visit with the adjacent Toyama Kirari complex designed by Kengo Kuma

Frequently asked questions

What makes Totoyama different from a regular station souvenir shop?

It is Toyama Prefecture's official antenna shop, curated by the prefectural tourism association to feature regional producers specifically, rather than generic nationwide souvenir brands.

Is Totoyama easy to reach from the train platforms?

Yes, it sits on the first floor of the CiC building at the south exit of Toyama Station, a short walk from the station concourse.

Does the shop sell craft items or only food?

It primarily sells food and drink such as masuzushi and sake, but it also carries a smaller selection of craft items including Takaoka copperware trinkets and Inami woodcarving miniatures.