Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

Mid-April - Snow Valley Walk

Late September, Mikurigaike Pond

Tateyama Cable Car

Tateyama Highland Bus

Tateyama Ropeway

Daikanbo Snow Tunnel

Murodo in summer

Tateyama Stone Monument

Climbing Mt. Oyama

Mikurigaike Pond in Summer

Summer at Tateyama Ropeway

Late September, Mikurigaike Pond

Late September Tateyama Murododaira

Autumn leaves and the Tateyama Ropeway

A thrilling traverse of Japan's Switzerland, using six different modes of transport.

Embark on a "journey to the sky" by changing between six different modes of transport. Enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery spanning approximately 90km with an elevation difference of 2,000m.

The breathtaking "Snow Valley," a sight only visible in spring, is a must-see. The walking section where you can walk through the massive snow walls is extremely popular.

You can encounter completely different breathtaking scenery in each season, from the alpine plants of early summer to the refreshing summer and the autumn foliage.

No need to hike. This is a "mountain trip accessible by vehicle," making it safe and enjoyable for beginners and families.

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a unique mountain sightseeing route in Japan, connecting Toyama and Nagano prefectures by traversing the heart of the Tateyama mountain range.

This "road to the sky" takes you on a journey that covers an altitude difference of approximately 2,000 meters in one go, by transferring between six different modes of transportation, including a cable car, a highland bus, a ropeway, and an electric bus that runs through tunnels.

Among them, the most popular is the "Snow Valley," a spring specialty located in the Murodo area at an altitude of 2,450m.
From mid-April to mid-June, buses travel between towering "snow walls" on both sides, and some sections are open for walking – a truly special season. It feels as if you've stepped into another world.

And one place you should definitely visit in Murodo is "Mikurigaike Pond".
This beautiful crater lake, formed by volcanic activity, offers a "mirror-like" view on windless days, with the Tateyama mountain range reflected in the water. In the snowmelt season, the contrast with the white world is striking; in summer, the clear blue deepens; and in autumn, combined with the surrounding autumn foliage, it creates a tranquil "spectacular view above the clouds." It's also appealing because you can easily enjoy it by strolling around the Murodo area, even without mountaineering equipment.

In summer, you'll be enveloped in the cool air of the highlands, and alpine plants will be in full bloom. In autumn, the mountainside will be dyed red and yellow, creating a spectacular display of "autumn leaves above the clouds."
The greatest charm of the Alpine Route is that even the same path can offer completely different views depending on the season.

You can enjoy it from mid-April to the end of November, and we recommend both a quick day trip or a relaxing "cloud-top stay" at a mountain hotel along the way.
This is a special mountain trip that will transport you to the breathtaking scenery of the Alps, even if you don't climb the mountain yourself.

The adorable ptarmigan, a symbol of the nature of Tateyama.

Mikurigaike Pond, a heart-shaped pond created by nature.

Facility information

Name	Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Address	Within Tateyama Town, Nakaniikawa District
Phone	076-481-1500 (Tateyama Kurobe Tourism Co., Ltd.)
Opening hours	April 2026 ~ October 4, 15
Usage Fees	[Various fares] Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Fare Table [Dentetsu Toyama Station ~ Tateyama Station ~ Ogizawa Station ~ Shinano-Omachi Station ~ Nagano Station East Exit] https://www.alpen-route.com/access_new/fare/person/index.php
Holiday	Winter season (typically December to early April)
Parking	[Around Tateyama Station on the Toyama Prefecture side] https://www.alpen-route.com/access_new/access/parking.html Free parking available for approximately 900 cars.
Access	From Dentetsu Toyama Station, which is adjacent to Toyama Station, take the Toyama Chihō Railway Tateyama Line to Tateyama Station, which takes about an hour. From Tateyama Station, take the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Tateyama Cable Car and Highland Bus) to Murodo, which takes about 50 minutes. It takes approximately 35 minutes from the Hokuriku Expressway "Tateyama IC" to "Tateyama Station". *Private cars can go as far as "Tateyama Station". From "Tateyama Station", take the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Tateyama Cable Car and Highland Bus) to "Murodo" in approximately 50 minutes.
Official Website	https://www.alpen-route.com/index.php
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