Okayama Electric Tramway, Urban tram network in Okayama, Japan
The Okayama Electric Tramway is a tram system with two main lines spanning about 4.7 kilometers, connecting Okayama Station with the Higashiyama and Seikibashi districts. The network runs through the city center, offering direct connections between these key areas.
The company began operations in 1910 and opened its first public line in 1912. Since then, the tram system has become a fixture in local transportation.
The tram cars display characters from the children's television series Chuggington, with red and blue vehicles named Wilson and Brewster traveling through the city. This playful design makes the daily journey memorable for passengers, especially families with children.
Tickets can be purchased onboard or travelers can use contactless payment cards such as Hareca, PiTaPa, and ICOCA. Fares within central Okayama are affordable, making it easy to explore the city on foot between stops.
The company retains its original name from the Meiji Period and operates one of Japan's shortest tram systems. This long-standing presence makes it a rare operation that has maintained continuity for more than a century.
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