Toyama Iwase: A Retro Port Town Stroll on the Portram (Kitamae-bune Route)

A retro-style street walk course to the port town of Iwase, which flourished through kitamae-bune maritime trade. A 25-minute Portram ride from Toyama Station takes you through this historic district. Along the former Hokuriku Highway, lined with black-tiled roofs and latticed doors, you'll carefully explore the Important Cultural Property Mori-ke merchant house and the grand Baba-ke estate. At lunchtime, savor Toyama Bay seafood at Iwase Canal Kaikan along the canal, and conclude with a panoramic view from Toyama Port Observatory—a white tower modeled after an ancient lighthouse—overlooking the port and the Tateyama Mountains. A full day of experiencing history and harbor atmosphere at a leisurely adult's pace.