Map of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Japan – Route & Location Guide

Map of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Japan – Route & Location Guide

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of Japan's most spectacular mountain journeys, crossing the Northern Japanese Alps using cable cars, ropeways, buses and mountain railways. Famous for its enormous spring Snow Walls, breathtaking alpine scenery and engineering achievements, it is one of Japan's premier sightseeing routes.

This map of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Japan provides an overview of the route, major stations, transport links, scenic viewpoints and nearby attractions.

Quick Answer:

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route connects Toyama and Nagano prefectures through the Northern Japanese Alps. Major highlights include Murodo, Kurobe Dam, the Snow Walls, Daikanbo, Bijodaira and Tateyama Station.

Interactive Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Map (Reference View) Explore the Alpine Route, Kurobe Dam, Murodo, ropeways, cable cars and mountain stations.
Tip: Alpine Route maps help visitors locate transport changes, Snow Walls, mountain stations, scenic viewpoints, hiking trails and visitor facilities.

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Where is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Located?

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route crosses the Northern Japanese Alps between Toyama Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture. The route combines several forms of transport to provide access to high alpine scenery that would otherwise be difficult to reach.

  • Prefectures: Toyama and Nagano
  • Country: Japan
  • Region: Chubu
  • Mountain range: Northern Japanese Alps
  • Main gateways: Tateyama Station and Ogizawa
  • Known for: Snow Walls, alpine scenery and Kurobe Dam

Major Areas Shown on the Map

  • Tateyama Station — western gateway.
  • Bijodaira — forested mountain station.
  • Murodo — highest point on the route.
  • Snow Walls — seasonal spring attraction.
  • Daikanbo — panoramic viewing area.
  • Kurobe Dam — engineering landmark.
  • Kurobedaira — ropeway station.
  • Ogizawa — eastern gateway.

Top Attractions Nearby

  • Kurobe Dam
  • Murodo Plateau
  • Snow Walls
  • Daikanbo
  • Mikurigaike Pond
  • Mount Tate
  • Kurobe Gorge
  • Japanese Alps
  • Shomyo Falls
  • Tateyama Highland Bus

Route Features

  • Mountain railway
  • Cable cars
  • Ropeways
  • Electric buses
  • Snow Walls (spring)
  • Alpine hiking trails
  • Observation decks
  • Mountain lakes and peaks

Transport Features

  • Tateyama Cable Car
  • Tateyama Highland Bus
  • Tateyama Ropeway
  • Kurobe Cable Car
  • Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus
  • Toyama Chiho Railway
  • Walking paths
  • Seasonal operations

Nearby Destinations

  • Kurobe Gorge
  • Toyama
  • Matsumoto
  • Kamikochi
  • Takayama
  • Kanazawa
  • Nagano
  • Japanese Alps

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route located?
    The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route crosses the Northern Japanese Alps between Toyama and Nagano prefectures.
  • What is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route famous for?
    It is famous for its Snow Walls, Kurobe Dam, spectacular mountain scenery and unique combination of cable cars, ropeways and mountain transport.
  • What is near the Alpine Route?
    Nearby attractions include Kurobe Gorge, Kamikochi, Takayama, Toyama, Nagano and the Japanese Alps.
  • How do you travel the Alpine Route?
    Visitors use a combination of mountain railway, cable cars, ropeways, buses and walking sections between Toyama and Nagano.
  • Is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route worth visiting?
    Yes. It is widely regarded as one of Japan's finest scenic journeys and is especially popular during the Snow Wall season and autumn foliage.
  • Can the Alpine Route and Kurobe Gorge be visited together?
    Yes. Many visitors combine both attractions when exploring the Northern Japanese Alps, although they are separate destinations requiring additional travel time.

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