Toyama City: Compact City with Historic Trams

Pioneer of Compact City

Toyama City has promoted "compact city" policies from early on, drawing domestic and international attention for its livable urban planning centered on public transportation. Light rail trams connect various city areas, allowing tourists convenient movement.

Toyama Castle and City Center

Toyama Castle was an important branch castle of the Kaga domain, now with a reconstructed tower built. Developed as a castle ruins park, it is also famous for cherry blossoms. The surrounding area is a downtown district with restaurants for enjoying Toyama's food culture.

Toyama Medicine and Medicine Peddler Culture

Toyama is nationally famous as a medicine production area for "Ecchu Toyama Medicine Peddlers." The medicine peddler culture of the Edo period (placing medicine first and collecting payment later) is deeply rooted in Toyama's history.