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Let's go out on a streetcar.
Toyama City has its tourist attractions compactly located around Toyama Station.
Streetcars such as the Centram and Portram connect the southern area of the city center to the northern area of the port town.
You can easily take a ride and enjoy exploring the area.
Ride, Toyama
Tram Guide
Fare
- Adult 240 Yen
- Child 120 Yen
*Adults are junior high school students and above, children are elementary school students and below.
Service interval
- Trams on the south side run every 5-10 minutes.
- Toyama Port Line: Every 10-15 minutes
- Loop line, every 15 minutes
Special offers on trams
Discount ticket for streetcars
We offer discount tickets for the Toyama tram to guests staying in Toyama City. You'll receive a discount equivalent to two rides, which normally cost 240 yen for adults (120 yen for children)! *Foreign visitors will receive a free ride ticket.
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Myroute Digital Ticket
Perfect for everyday use and sightseeing! Make Toyama even more enjoyable.
This is a great value digital ticket that includes unlimited rides on city trams and other public transport, plus QR coupons usable at restaurants and other establishments.
City tram and bus one-day unlimited pass
This pass allows unlimited rides for one day on city trams, railway lines (between Dentetsu Toyama Station and Minami Toyama Station), and buses (for the 280 yen fare zone from Toyama Station).
Information on ticket issuance locations
Toyama Chihō Railway Ticket Center, Toyama Chihō Railway Nishimachi Ticket Center, Dentetsu Toyama Station, Inarimachi Station, Minami Toyama Station, Toyama Station Chihō Railway Bus Information Center, Toyama Bus Depot, etc.
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Gurutto Gourmet Coupon
This is a great value ticket that includes unlimited rides on the city tram for one day and coupons (3) that can be exchanged for 1/8 of Toyama's famous Masu Sushi or sweets.
Information on ticket issuance locations
Toyama Chihō Railway Ticket Center, Nishimachi Ticket Center, Dentetsu Toyama Station, Minami Toyama Station
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Tram Stories
Toyama City Streetcars: Connecting the City Through Time
Beginnings and Growth
Toyama City’s streetcars first began operating in 1913 as a means of transportation to a regional exposition known as the United Prefectures Joint Industrial Exhibition. They were among the earliest streetcars to open on the Sea of Japan side of the country. As the city grew, the network expanded.
Today, Toyama’s streetcars are operated by Toyama Chihō Railway and continue to play a vital role in everyday urban life.
Entering a New Era: Light Rail Transit (LRT)
In 2006, the former Toyama Port Line was reborn as Toyama Light Rail (Portram).
With its sleek design and low-floor vehicles that make boarding easy, the new system quickly gained attention and made access to the Toyama Port area far more convenient.
In 2015, city streetcars began operating at the newly built Toyama Station stop beneath the Shinkansen viaduct.
Following the completion of the conventional railway’s elevation in 2019, the long-awaited north–south connection was achieved on March 21, 2020.
This marked the completion of a seamless streetcar network centered around Toyama Station.
Streetcars and the “Compact City Toyama” Vision
Toyama City promotes the concept of “Compact City Toyama” - a city designed around public transportation where people can live comfortably on foot.
Streetcars form the backbone of this vision. By concentrating residential, business, and educational functions around stations and the city center, and linking them smoothly by LRT and buses, Toyama reduces travel time and environmental impact. Low-floor vehicles, short distances between stops, and barrier-free design make the system easy to use for seniors, families with children, and visitors alike.
For travelers, Toyama offers a unique experience: ride, walk, and ride again - exploring the city naturally at the same pace as local life.
Today’s Streetcars and How to Enjoy Them
Today, Toyama’s streets are shared by a diverse fleet of streetcars.
These include the circular Centram line in the city center, north–south routes such as Portram and Santram, modern low-floor vehicles,
as well as classic and retro-style streetcars that retain a nostalgic charm.
From the windows, passengers can enjoy views of the Tateyama Mountain Range,
Toyama Castle, and the Toyama Glass Art Museum.
Getting on and off as you go, and combining streetcar rides with leisurely walks,
is one of the best ways to experience Toyama.
What Is LRT (Light Rail Transit)?
LRT is a next-generation streetcar system characterized by low-floor vehicles, short distances between stops, frequent service, and full barrier-free accessibility.
Anecdotes about streetcars
Actually, it's the longest station name in Japan, located in Toyama Prefecture.
Toyama City's tram system includes a tram stop known for having the longest station name in Japan.
that name as well,
"Toyota Mobility Toyama G Square Gofuku-mae (Gofuku Suehiro-cho)".
At Toyama Ohashi Pocket Park, located about a 2-minute walk from the tram stop, you can enjoy a quintessential Toyama landscape where the tram and the Tateyama mountain range come into view.
Introduction to streetcar vehicles
7000 type
7000 series 2
8000 type
Santram
Centrum (Silver)
Portram
Wrapped train "G7" (in operation in the past)
Wrapped train "Sushi Town Toyama" (previously in operation)
Wrapped train (police train)
