Alpine Route & Toyama

25 THINGS TO DO AROUND TOYAMA & WHERE TO STAY

Readily accessible using the Hokuriku Shinkansen line running from Tokyo to Kanazawa, Toyama is blessed with both mountains and beautiful coastline, some of Central Japan's most iconic experiences and landscapes and some of Japan's best seafood.

STAY IN TOYAMA

Toyama is a great base from where to explore the region including the Alpine Route and Amaharashi Coast.

TATEYAMA-KUROBE ALPINE ROUTE

Open from April until November, the Alpine Route opens-up one of Japan's most iconic mountain landscapes.

KUROBE-GORGE RAILWAY

Regarded as one of Japan's most scenic rail lines, Kurobe-Gorge Railway can also be enjoyed from April to November.

SNOW WALLS OF TATEYAMA-KUROBE TOUR

From April to June, join our always popular Snow Walls of Tateyama tour operating from Nagano and Hakuba.

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20 Things to Do Around Omachi & Where to Stay

Situated in the Northern Japan Alps around 45 minutes away from Nagano and Matsumoto …

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25 Things to Do Around the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route & Where To Stay

Open from mid-April until mid-November, the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route is one of Ja…

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25 Things to Do Around Toyama & Where to Stay

While the port city of Toyama somewhat lives in the shadow of nearby Kanazawa and is …

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Best Places to Stay in Omachi

Omachi offers travelers a good range of accommodation options including Western-style…

Tours

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(Day Tour)

[Spring Only] 1-Day Tour from Nagano: Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route

Spots:: Nagano
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥30,000

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[Summer/Autumn only] Tateyama-Kurobe Tour: Walking on the 'Roof of Japan'

Spots:: Nagano
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥30,000

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How to Get to and Around Omachi

As the gateway to the famous Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route of Chubu Sangaku National P…

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How to Get to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route

Open to the public from mid-April until mid-November each year, the Tateyama-Kurobe A…

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How to Get to Toyama

As a stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line running from Tokyo to Tsuruga through Kanaz…

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How To Get To The Kurobe Gorge

Accessed via the hot spring town of Unazuki Onsen in Toyama Prefecture, Kurobe Gorge …

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Charters

Private Charters

SHIGA KOGEN → TOYAMA

Duration:: 2-3 Hours
Spots:: Hakuba,

¥110,000~

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Hotels

Toyama: Toyama Station Area

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Takaoka Area

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Events

(Arts & Culture)

The Northern Alps Art Festival

The Northern Alps International Art Festival is the largest international art festiva…

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Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival

Taking place over the first three days of September, the 'Owara Kaze no Bon Festival'…

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News

January 10, 2025
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Area:
Hakuba
(Winter Only) Free Shuttle Bus Service from Hakuba to Shinano Omachi!

25 THINGS TO DO AROUND TOYAMA & WHERE TO STAY

STAY IN TOYAMA

TATEYAMA-KUROBE ALPINE ROUTE

KUROBE-GORGE RAILWAY

SNOW WALLS OF TATEYAMA-KUROBE TOUR

Plan Your Visit

20 Things to Do Around Omachi & Where to Stay

25 Things to Do Around the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route & Where To Stay

25 Things to Do Around Toyama & Where to Stay

Best Places to Stay in Omachi

Tours

Access

How to Get to and Around Omachi

How to Get to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route

How to Get to Toyama

How To Get To The Kurobe Gorge

Charters

Activities

The Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe

Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route

Ride the Kurobe Gorge Railway

Amaharashi Coast

Hotels

Events

The Northern Alps Art Festival

Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival

Other Destinations

Destinations in Central Japan

Other regions of Japan