Oyabe

Oyabe (小矢部) is a city in Toyama (prefecture) | Toyama, Japan.

Oyabe Halal Explorer

Oyabe City is host to an interesting collection of Western-influenced buildings, which stand prominent against the surrounding traditional Japanese landscape. Oyabe is proud of its 35 "Marchen" (fairy-tale) buildings, each with its own unique architecture. Most of the buildings were designed in the style of famous locations in Europe and Japan, and some feature an interesting blend of styles. Many of these buildings are schools and community centers, and are still bustling with activity.

Oyabe is also famous for the Tsuzawa Yotaka festival, which is 400 years old and has been passed down from generation to generation in 84 different locations in Oyabe. This night event is held on the 10th and 11th of June.

Travel to Oyabe

The nearest city of any size is Kanazawa, from where you can take the JR Hokuriku Line to its terminus Isurugi (石動駅) (approx. 30 min).

Get Around

What to See

Miyajima Gorge (宮島峡) - It is known for its clear countryside streams and beautiful scenery. There are 12 waterfalls in the area, including the Ichi-no-Taki Waterfall, otherwise known as the "Little Niagara" and the Ni-no-Taki, and the Kannon Waterfall. Konadegawa Dam and thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) can be found here as well.
Kurikara Prefectural Park (倶利伽羅県定公園) - Eight hundred years ago and the Taira clan clashed against the Minamoto clan at Kurikara. The Minamoto clan won this battle thanks to the ingenous General Kiso Yoshinaka, who led his army to victory by sending a stampede of angry bulls into the enemy's camp with flaming torches tied to their horns. The park is home to the Kurikara Temple and 6000 double-blossomed cherry trees, which bloom in the spring. In the fall and the park is bright with beautiful autumn colors.
Shiroyama Koen Park (城山公園) - Showplace of cherry blossoms

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Oyabe

Miyajima Onsen (宮島温泉)
Tower-no-yu Onsen (タワーの湯)

Shopping

Usugori-Honpo Goro-Maruya - 薄氷本舗五郎丸屋 - Traditional Japanese cake shop.

Halal Restaurants in Oyabe

Menrui Shokudo (麺類食堂) - Japanese Noodles restaurant, whichi is adjacent to Isurugi station.

Club New Tatsumi (クラブニュー龍美)- It is near Oyabe city hall.

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Oyabe Crossland hotel - おやべクロスランドホテル -
Takino-so - 滝乃荘 -
Ueno-bekkan - 上埜別館 - Ryokan

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