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

6 Hours Round trip from 日本、富山県富山市 Easy pace

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 tour that blends culture, history, art, and local cuisine. Travel by 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.

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

Day 01

Toyama Trams, Historic Iwase, Glass Art and Bay Sushi

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

Tour route map — Round trip from 日本、富山県富山市 1 city · 6 Hours

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.

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