Explore the Delicacies of Toyama Bay
Winter yellowtail and red snow crab. Enjoy the fresh seasonal flavors right where they are landed, at markets and restaurants in the port towns.
Toyama Buri Kani Bus
Enjoy seasonal flavors and spectacular scenery,
all in one day.
What is the Toyama Buri Kani Bus?
Explore the seasonal highlights of Toyama Bay,
all in one day without transfers.
Toyama Bay’s “natural fish tank” nurtures premium winter yellowtail and red snow crab. The Buri Kani Bus is a reservation-only sightseeing bus that directly connects three port towns—Toyama, Shinminato, and Himi. Enjoy freshly caught seafood at the markets and take in spectacular views along the way, including Kaiwomaru Park and Amaharashi Coast—experience seasonal flavors and beautiful seaside scenery on a leisurely day trip.
Operating Period
Oct. 2, 2026 (Fri.) — Mar. 31, 2027 (Wed.)
※Operated on specified dates
- RouteToyama ⇄ Shinminato ⇄ Himi
- Regarding bookingsBooking required in advance, however, if there are seats available on the day of departure, you are welcome to board.
Easy 3-Step Booking
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STEP1
Select a date
On the operating schedule calendar below, select the date you would like to travel from the colored “Operating Days”.
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STEP2
Book online
Click the date and visit the reservation page. Check seat availability and secure your seat.
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STEP3
Just board on the day
Simply board the bus you reserved. Pay the fare on board. If seats are available, you can also board without a reservation.
Book from the operating calendar
Colored dates are operating days. Click the date you would like to travel to proceed to the reservation and seat availability page for the services on that day.
Operating Day (Click to Book)
No Service
Sundays・National Holidays
Saturday
In October and November, services mainly operate on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Notional holidays. From December to March, services operate almost every day (no service on January 1). Please check the reservation page for the latest operating status and seat availability.
The Highlights of the Buri Kani Bus
Three Towns, One Direct Bus
From Toyama Station, head to popular sights including Kaiwomaru Park, Shinminato, Amaharashi, and Himi. Enjoy a spectacular seaside route without transfers.
Advanced Reservations Available
Secure your seat and travel comfortably. If seats are available, you can also board without a reservation. The fare can be paid on board.
Route and Highlights
From Toyama Station to Himi Banya-gai, check out the highlights along the route as you follow the stops.Places with photos are highlight spots
Toyama Station
Kaiwomaru Park
A spacious area featuring the park’s symbol, the sailing ship “Kaiwomaru,” along with facilities where visitors can safely experience ships, the harbor, and the sea. Enjoy the refreshing sea breeze, and take in the beautiful scenery at this popular date spot.
Shinminato Kittokito Market
Abundant fresh seafood caught at Shinminato Fishing Port. At the restaurants inside, enjoy fresh fish, caught that morning, as well as plenty of seafood brought in through the nationally rare “daytime auction.”
Kawa no Eki Shinminato
The facility features the “Umaimon Shop,” offering local specialties from Imizu City, a permanent display of Shinminato Hikiyama floats, and a café and viewing terrace where visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of Uchikawa. Take in the view of Uchikawa from the second-floor deck, where the river breeze is refreshing.
Crossbay Shinminato
Iwasaki (Amaharashi Coast)
The nearest stop to Amaharashi Coast, where you can enjoy views of the Tateyama Mountain Range across Toyama Bay. Roadside Station Amaharashi features a café and shop offering local specialties, craft works, local sake, and miscellaneous goods and plenty of information about the surrounding area.
Himi Fishing Port
Himi Banya-gai
Himi’s food has it all. From freshly caught local seafood to carefully crafted processed products, a wide variety of shops let you fully enjoy the charms of Toyama Bay. In addition to dining and souvenirs, the facilities are packed with options including a natural hot spring and foot bath.
Bus Fare (One Way)
Currency: Yen / Elementary school students pay half fare. The fare shown in the cell where the corresponding row and column intersect is the one-way fare for those two sections.
One-way fare from Toyama Station
- Kaiwomaru Park¥1,000
- Shinminato Kittokito Market¥1,000
- Kawa no Eki Shinminato¥1,000
- Crossbay Shinminato¥1,000
- Iwasaki (Amaharashi Coast)¥1,500
- Himi Fishing Port¥2,000
- Himi Banya-gai¥2,000
* Half fare for elementary school children. For fares of other sections (Shinminato, Himi, etc.), please see the fare table on the desktop view.
| Himi Banya-gai | |||||||
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| Himi Fishing Port | 200 | ||||||
| Iwasaki (Amaharashi) | 600 | 600 | |||||
| Crossbay Shinminato | 600 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
| Kawa no Eki Shinminato | 200 | 600 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Kittokito Market | 200 | 200 | 600 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Kaiwomaru Park | 200 | 200 | 200 | 600 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Toyama Station | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Select an operating date and book now.
The Toyama Buri Kani Bus requires reservations. Select your preferred date from the operating calendar to check seat availability and make a reservation. If seats are available, you can also board on the same day without a reservation.