6-Hour Toyama City Tram Tour with Iwase District and Bay Sushi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Ride Toyama's iconic trams, including the modern Centram and Portram
• 02 Explore the historic Iwase District and admire Edo-period merchant houses
• 03 Try traditional pill-making at Ikedayasubei Medicine Store using 300-year-old methods
• 04 Visit the Kirari Glass Art Museum designed by Kengo Kuma
• 05 Enjoy Toyama Bay sushi featuring the prized white shrimp

Explore Toyama City on this 6-hour express tour that blends culture, history, and local cuisine. Travel by retro tram with the Machinaka Outing Ticket, stroll through the historic Iwase District, and admire its beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant houses. Visit Toyama Castle Park, the Kirari Glass Art Museum designed by Kengo Kuma, and Ikedayasubei Medicine Store to experience traditional pill-making. Along the way, enjoy fresh Toyama Bay sushi featuring the prized white shrimp before returning to Toyama Station.

Explore Toyama City on this 6-hour express tour that blends culture, history, and local cuisine.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Toyama

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Toyama Trams, Historic Streets, and Local Flavours

• 09:00 AM - Start & Pass Pickup
• Pick up your Machinaka Outing Ticket at Toyama Station and enjoy unlimited tram rides for 8 hours.
• 09:30 AM - Historic Iwase District
• Take the Portram to Iwasehama and explore the beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant town and Kitamaebune ship-owner houses.
• 11:00 AM - Toyama Castle Park
• Ride the tram back to the city centre and explore the scenic castle grounds and park.
• 12:00 PM - Local Sushi Lunch
• Enjoy a Toyama Bay sushi lunch near Sogawa or Toyama Station, featuring the freshest white shrimp.
• 01:30 PM - Glass Art Museum (Kirari)
• Visit the Kirari building at Grand Plaza-mae Tram Stop, an architectural marvel designed by Kengo Kuma, which houses the Glass Art Museum.
• 03:00 PM - Ikedayasubei Medicine Store
• Walk 10 minutes from the museum to experience traditional pill-making techniques at this historic apothecary.
• 04:00 PM - Tour Wrap-up
• Return to Toyama Station, concluding your express cultural and culinary tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide fee only

What's Not Included

• Public transportation (Machinaka Outing Ticket): this ticket provides 8 hours of unlimited rides on the city tram lines.
• Adult: ¥630 JPY; child: ¥330 JPY
• Toyama Castle Museum: ¥210 JPY (adult) / free (children under 18)
• Toyama Glass Art Museum: ¥200 JPY (adult) / free (children under 18)
• Lunch (Toyama Bay sushi): expect a cost of ¥2,000 to ¥4,000 JPY per person, depending on the restaurant choice.
• Guide expenses: please note that the guest is responsible for covering the guide's transportation fees, lunch, and entrance fees.

What to bring

• Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
• We also recommend bringing a rain jacket or umbrella during the rainy season and winter months.

Know before you go

• This tour uses the "Machinaka Outing Ticket" for unlimited city tram rides.
• Your guide will assist you in purchasing the ticket upon arrival at Toyama Station.
• Lunch note: the itinerary includes a Toyama Bay sushi lunch as a core experience.
• If you prefer an alternative cuisine, you can explore other tour options or contact us to create a customised lunch plan.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Toyama Station or your hotel in Toyama City if the hotel is near the station

Tour start

日本、富山県富山市

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.