Nakaniikawa District Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Catching Snow in Late April

Snow mountain in late April? That's not impossible. You just have to book a flight to Japan. Have you ever heard about Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture? Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a stunning route in every season, through Mount Tateyama in the Northern Alps and traversed by various types of transportation such as cable cars, trolley buses, and ropeways. It's ussually started open in mid of April when the snow is still fresh and thick. Eventhough it's already Spring season in throughout Japan, but if you're planning to go to Tateyama Alpine Route, you have to prepare your winter coat. As the weather is still too cold. When I've been there, it was -2ºC, meanwhile the weather in Tokyo was about 16ºC. The breathtaking view will makes you don't want to leave this place. #awesomepic #mytripvlog #tripblazers #japan #tateyamakurobealpineroute #tateyama

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

I bought a local 2 days 1 night tour and went there with my 6yo daughter. The tour was travelling East direction, from Tateyama Station to Ogizawa Station. We noticed that there is lesser crowd if u start from Ogizawa to Tateyama. During this 2-day coach trip, we wander past traditional Japanese farmhouses in World Heritage–listed Shirakawago village and stroll the mountain town of Hida Takayama, aka Little Kyoto. We started from : 1. Tateyama Cable Car (7 mins ) 2. Bijodaira 3. Tateyama Highland Bus (30 mins) (Shomyo Falls can be seen from the bus) 4. Murodo (lunch, stroll, experience the snow wall) 5. Tateyama Tunnel Trolley Bus (10 mins) 6. Daikanbo (the observation deck atop the station or enjoy the view from the second floor) 7. Tateyama Ropeway (7 mins) 8. Kurobe Cable Car (5 mins) 9. Kurobe Dam sightseeing 10. Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus (16 mins) 11. Ogizawa Station. 1433m above sea level. 12. The end of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. We took 5 hrs to complete the whole route from Tateyama Station to Ogizawa Station. The snow wall was by far the highlight though all the other points were very beautiful. The ropeway with 360 degree views of the snow clad mountains on all sides was a beauty. I would highly recommend this to everyone visiting Japan, and especially in April when the snow wall is at its highest point. We wish that we have more time at the Murodo as my daughter loves playing with snow and the walk along the snow wall was very amazing. #newyearadventure #japan

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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

#wheretogo The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Japan is a mind-blowing adventure through the heart of the Japanese Alps. It's not just a regular trip; it's like stepping into a postcard-worthy wonderland. You start in Tateyama and hop on a bunch of cool rides, like cable cars and trolley buses, each offering jaw-dropping views of the rugged mountains, lush valleys, and dense forests. Now, here's the real showstopper – the massive snow walls! If you go in the spring, you'll be walking amidst these colossal snow corridors, some taller than two-story buildings. It's like something out of a fantasy movie and a perfect Instagram moment. But, a little heads up, it can get pretty packed during the high season. So, plan your visit accordingly. Despite the crowds, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a must-do for anyone who loves nature and a bit of adventure. It's a visual feast and an incredible way to experience the Japanese Alps in all their glory.

DAM beautiful 😎

#wecreate #japan #kurobedam This is the kurobe dam, one small part of the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine route. It is the first station if you are starting from Nagano side. You can take the bus from shinano omachi station to the Ogizawa station and from there, you have to take a tunnel bus to the dam. This Alpine route is only open during certain periods of the year, they will only start to release the water from the dam in around June. Unfortunately, I went a little too early 🥲 Nevertheless, it was still beautiful 😍

KUROBE DAM ALPINE ROUTE JAPAN

it was constructed between 1956 and 1963. it makes your ayes blow to see the view up there. for me it was wonderful experience cause I never seen anything like that. but there’s a thing to get up there, you have to take your steps up to 200 stairs but once you got there it will be worthies. to get there from tokyo you have to take the train to nagano and from nagano get the bus to ogizawa station then you will get your alpine route ticket. the prices for round trip all the way to murodo station is ¥9000 and bus from ogizawa from nagano return about ¥4800 I will recommend you to continue to the other side. #2023TravelWish #tripblazers #MyTripVlog #japan

The Kurobe Dam On The Kurobe River

Japan has many picture perfect spots located on the North and south island making this one of the instaworthy photo trip destinations for couples and families! One place that you have to visit especially if you have the car is to head to the Kurobe Dam located at Ashikuraji, Tateyama, Nakaniikawa District, Toyama 930-1406. Although this isn't the biggest dam in Japan, but this place promises an amazing view from the 186m dam overlooking the beautiful lake where you have to climb a long flight of stairs. There is also a memorial to remember the 100 over people who lost their life while building the dam. It is just amazing how in the 1900s such a magnificent dam is being built without the use of our modern machineries. #celebratewithtrip #dam #japan #kurobedam #view #scenic #viewpoint #lake

Kurobe Dam

#thingstodo This was my first stop of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Dam. It took around 15 minutes from Ogizawa Station. The view here amazing and the wind is really strong, this dam is 186 meters high. This is such a huge and tall water dam, and also it is a way to reach Kurobeko station. Tallest dam in Japan at 163m. Built in 1963. Good view of the dam. Had good weather, clear sky and not too warm.

Shōmyō Waterfall Observation Square

#thingstodo Beautiful place to appreciate the nature. The way the air is filled with water particles as you get closer to the waterfall is mesmerizing. On weekdays there aren’t usually that many people going there, but I’ve heard on weekends and holidays it gets a little bit crowded. Something to keep in mind when going there: the parking lot is about 1.5km down the hill from the waterfall, so you’ll have about 20 minutes of uphill walking until the observation deck.

Murodo-daira

#thingstodo This place is the must visit place in Japan. We were there in April , the second day after opening. Many tourists were there. The snow wall was tall from the bus view but we didn't walk there because it was too crowded. So we decided to take trek around the station instead. Make sure you are well prepared with winter gear since the snow is deep. The north face shop at the station offers a reasonable price with good quality trekking gear as well

Midagahara Hotel At Tateyama

Staying around Tateyama especially at the top of Mount Tate in Japan can be quite expensive. A cheaper recommendable option is to stay right at thr base of the mountain where one is the Midagahara Hotel which is only an approximately 15-20mins drive up to the peak. Midagahara Hotel is located at 1900m above sea level and can be really chilly at night and quote foggy in the morning but this is where staying in the mountains has its excitement where you are able to enjoy the quietness, the nature and this is also where most travellers stay due to its price friendly as compared to the peak. Also, this place is located near the murodo trolley bus station which makes this also a suitable location to stay. #celebratewithtrip #mounttate #japan #hotel #pitstop #midagaharahotel #tateyama