Notable viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture

Nekomata Valley

猫又谷

Nekomata Valley is a viewpoint in Toyama Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture.

Nekomata Valley: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Nekomata Valley

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Nekomata Valley: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Nekomata Valley — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.75709, 137.65886. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Nekomata Valley

    • Mt. Shirouma · viewpoint · Kita-Azumi · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Karamatsu · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Goryu · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
    • 剱大滝 · waterfall · Nakaniikawa · ~18 km · Must-see
    • 千光寺 · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
    • 法福寺 · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
    • 不動堂遺跡 · fort · Shimoniikawa · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Oyama Shrine · temple · Nakaniikawa · ~26 km · Must-see
    • 清水寺 · Buddhist site · Shimoniikawa · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Yagokorooichihiko Shrine · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 称名滝 · waterfall · Nakaniikawa · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 魚津八幡宮 · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
    • 真成寺 · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
    • 魚津神社 · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Gokokuji · Buddhist site · Shimoniikawa · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Nissekiji 大岩山 日石寺 · Buddhist site · Nakaniikawa · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Jōbenoma Site · fort · Shimoniikawa · ~33 km · Must-see
    • 生地鼻灯台 · beach · Toyama Prefecture · ~34 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Nekomata Valley

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Nekomata Valley

    • Mt. Shirouma · viewpoint · Kita-Azumi · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Karamatsu · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Goryu · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Mount Togakushi · viewpoint · Nagano Prefecture · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Mount Takatsuma · viewpoint · Nagano Prefecture · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Mount Tsubakuro · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Washiba · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Kurohime · viewpoint · Kamiminotchi · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Mount Yumiori · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Mount Yari · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~58 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Toyama Prefecture

    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Nekomata Valley?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Nekomata Valley?

    Nearby: Mt. Shirouma (viewpoint, 11 km), Mt. Karamatsu (viewpoint, 14 km), Mt. Goryu (viewpoint, 17 km), 剱大滝 (waterfall, 18 km), 千光寺 (Buddhist site, 19 km), 法福寺 (Buddhist site, 19 km).

    Is Nekomata Valley worth visiting?

    Nekomata Valley is listed as a notable viewpoint in Toyama Prefecture on Spotwander.