Japan’s new travel route literally through the mountains links two other beautiful alpine courses
Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route and Kurobe Gorge Railway will finally be connected this fall. Located along the northern side of Japan’s main island of Honshu, the Hokuriku region has some of the country’s most amazing mountain scenery. As is often the case when heading into rural Japan, though, your options for navigating the area become […]
This fall, Japan introduces a groundbreaking new route through the mountains, connecting two renowned alpine courses. In the Hokuriku region of Honshu, the Hokuriku area boasts some of the country's most breathtaking mountain views. However, rural travel options often become scarce as travelers ascend into the higher elevations.
The new Kurobe Unazuki Canyon Route, set to open this fall, links the Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route and the Kurobe Gorge Railway. Both popular with travelers, they have separate termini due to the region's challenging topography. The Kurobe Gorge Railway ends at Keyakidaira Station, while the Alpen Route stops at the Kurobe Dam.
The Kurobe Unazuki Canyon Route bridges this gap by offering access to the Kurobe Gorge Railway's underground tunnel, which extends deep into the mountains. Travelers board a narrow-gauge railway tunnel, ascend to a 200-meter (656-foot) shaft elevator, then switch to a battery-powered tunnel train, a steep funicular ride, and finally a bus to Kurobe Dam.
Throughout the journey, passengers enjoy panoramic views from the observatory point, including the 165-meter-tall Kumokiri Waterfall. The Kurobe Unazuki Canyon Route also provides access to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route, allowing travelers to explore either west towards Ishikawa Prefecture or east into Nagano Prefecture.
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