Toyama Prefecture (富山県) is one of the Chubu Region Prefecture. It is also considered Hokuriku Region which facing the sea of Japan. Toyama is known as the heavy snowfall area in Japan. Also, it is surrounded by the mountains which get heavy snow in winter. Therefore, Toyama has many sky resorts. The eastern mountains are part of Kita Alps mountains which offers many beautiful nature. North side of Toyama faces to the sea of Japan, and Toyama Bay has great sea foods.