Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Root
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of the most magnificent routes that takes you through Japan’s Northern Alps. You can expect to feast your eyes here. The route is easily accessible by buses and cars. The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route was completed in 1971, and connects Toyama City in Toyama Prefecture with Omachi Town in Nagano Prefecture. The section between Tateyama Station and Ogizawa is closed to private vehicles. The route is open from mid April through November. This year of 2007, the entire route is open from April 17 to November 30.
The main attraction of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is the magnificent scenery of the Tateyama Mountain Range, part of the Chubu Sangaku National Park. An up to 20 meter high snow corridor is a highlight during spring, while summer and autumn attract visitors with beautiful hiking trails and alpine flowers.
Transportation along the Alpine Route is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. A one way journey along the entire route costs roughly 10,000 Yen. A luggage forwarding service is provided between stations and hotels along the route. The typical cost is 1500 yen per piece of luggage.
Note that the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route gets very busy during holidays, such as the Golden Week, summer holidays and weekends during the autumn leaf season.
Go to this page for more info on how to get there: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
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