Toyama Station, Railway interchange station in Toyama, Japan
Toyama Station is a railway interchange in Toyama city with raised platforms serving the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Takayama Main Line, and Ainokaze Toyama Railway. The platforms link local trains with high-speed services toward Kanazawa, Nagano, and Tokyo.
The interchange opened on March 20, 1899, as a regional link between the Hokuriku coast and central Japan cities. The arrival of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in 2015 transformed it into a modern long-distance hub.
The name Toyama translates to „rich mountain,
Travelers find ticket counters, shops, and restaurants on both levels of the terminal, plus accessible elevators to all platforms. Tram stops directly outside both exits offer connections to downtown and nearby sights.
A wide canal with walkways and trees runs from the north exit toward downtown, following the city's historic water route. Local residents use this area for morning jogging and evening strolls between waterside shops and cafés.
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