[2025 Tateyama Attraction] Travel Guide for Yuki no Ōtani (Updated Apr)

Winter only! Here comes the 6-day travel guide to Japan, which will take you to the romantic snow country. Save it now! . 🌸Travel route: In-depth tour of Nagoya, Japan🌸 D1: Arrive in Nagoya✨ Arrive at Chubu Centrair International Airport, check in to a hotel in the Nagoya area after being picked up, and rest to adjust to the time difference. D2: A journey of ancient mountain charm🏞️ Takayama Jinya->Takayama Kami-San-no-Machi Ancient Street->Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine->Takayama Festival Floating Hall->Matsumoto Castle->Nawate-dori Travel through history, feel the majesty of Takayama Jinya, stroll through the ancient streets, experience traditional crafts, and visit ancient shrines and castles. This day is packed with activities! D3: Explore Tateyama Kurobe🏔️ Tateyama Kurobe Alps -> Tateyama Murodo -> Snow Valley Go deep into the Alps, explore the mystery of Tateyama Murodo, and feel the magnificence of the Snow Valley. The natural scenery is stunning! D4: Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go🌳 Kenrokuen Garden -> 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa -> Kanazawa Castle Park -> Shirakawa-go Visit the famous classical garden Kenrokuen to experience the fusion of art and nature; visit the art museum to appreciate the charm of modern art; and go to Shirakawa-go to experience the unique style of the world heritage. D5: Free travel in Nagoya🚶‍♀️ Free time in Nagoya (excluding car and guide service) Explore the streets of Nagoya at your own pace, try some local food, and do some shopping! D6: Farewell to Nagoya🛫 According to your flight time, a special car will take you to Central Japan International Airport, ending your pleasant trip to Japan~ . Travel tips: 📌 Applying for a visa early and preparing all the necessary documents is the first step in your trip to Japan. 🚖 From the airport to the city, it is important to choose the right mode of transportation, taxi, subway or bus, there is always one that suits you. 🍣 Don't miss the delicious food, sushi, ramen, tempura, enjoy the Japanese taste feast. 🗺️ Carry it with you🗺, don’t be afraid of getting lost, and explore every corner of the city. 💴 Cash is king. Although electronic payments are becoming more and more popular, it is safer to have some Japanese yen cash on hand. 🎌 Respect local customs and be polite to others, and your trip will be more enjoyable! . When traveling to Japan, both the delicious food and the beautiful scenery are not to be missed! This article is enough for you to have fun in Japan. Save it and read it slowly~

Such a breathtaking spectacle is only available for two months each year. This is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in the Hokuriku region of central Japan, which I consider even more worth visiting than Mount Fuji. It has been on my wish list for countless years, and this year I finally got to check it off. Despite being open for only a few short months each year, its popularity never wanes. The Snow Wall, which I find most enchanting, is only open for two months each year. 📆Opening season: April 15th to June 15th Now, follow me to experience Japan's Alps, and witness the stunning beauty where the azure sky meets the pure white snow walls! 1️⃣The Snow Wall Known for its towering white walls, it is also called the Great Snow Valley. The highest record is a 20-meter-tall snow wall that can only be seen in April and May. It is also a rare sight in other places. When I visited this year, the highest was 14 meters. You can sit on a bus and pass through the snow walls of the Great Snow Valley, or you can stroll between the snow walls (about 200-300 meters long), and experience the unique joy amidst the pure white snow. 2️⃣Tateyama Ropeway The most beautiful sight along the entire Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is taking the Tateyama Ropeway from Daikan Peak to admire the view of Kurobe Lake and the surrounding mountains. 🚠Transportation: Because getting to the snow walls is extremely troublesome, there are not many individual travelers. I will explain in detail in the next article. ✈️International: You can fly to Nagoya or Komatsu from within Japan, and then take a car to Toyama or Tateyama. 🚊Within Japan: From Toyama Station, transfer to six types of transportation to tour Tateyama Kurobe. If you're only visiting the Snow Wall, get off at Murodo Station in the middle. If you want to tour the entire route, get off at Ogizawa Station. ⛷️Dress: The mountain climate is variable, so be sure to check the weather forecast before you go. Shoes with good grip and clothes that are warm and easy to remove are recommended. Choose a sunny day to visit, as the blue sky makes for beautiful photos. If it's cloudy, it will be very cold on the mountain.

Tateyama Murodo Plain, at an altitude of 2,450m, is one of the snowiest areas in the world. In particular, the "Otani" near Murodo receives a lot of snow due to snowdrifts, and the snow can sometimes exceed 20m deep. The "Snow Otani" is a huge wall of snow that is nearly 20m high and is created by clearing snow from the road that passes through this "Otani." #trip2022 #breathtakingview

The snow all in Marudo is about 16” high very nice and beautiful

In central Japan, there is a hidden piece of pure land called the "Japan Alps" - Tateyama Kurobe. This place is not just a mountain and valley in the geographical sense🗻, but also a dream world carved out by nature with uncanny craftsmanship, attracting travelers from all over the world to explore㊙️. The soul of Tateyama Kurobe is hidden in those breathtaking snow walls. Every winter, due to the high altitude and heavy snowfall❄️, thick snow accumulates here. The mountain will be closed from November 11th every year until it reopens in April 11th of the following year. When the temperature gradually rises in spring, the snow begins to melt, leaving huge snow walls as high as ten or even twenty meters on both sides of the road. Walking in it, it feels like being in a white time tunnel, with a strip of blue sky above your head and a cold and spectacular wall of snow beside you. Every step is accompanied by awe and admiration for the power of nature. 🏔️Opening time: 2025/04/15 - 2025/11/30. 🚗Transportation Guide: 1️⃣External transportation: 👉Plane: You can first arrive at Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport or Osaka Kansai International Airport, and then transfer to other means of transportation to Tateyama Kurobe. 👉Train: Take JR trains from Tokyo, Osaka and other places to reach cities such as Toyama and Kanazawa, and then transfer to Tateyama Kurobe's special transportation. 2️⃣Internal transportation: 👉Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: This is the main mode of transportation to visit Tateyama Kurobe, consisting of a variety of transportation, including buses, cable cars, trolleybuses, etc. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way, and the scenery of different sections has its own characteristics. 🗻Scenic highlights ✅ Snow Valley: There is a 14m snow wall here, and the huge amount of snowfall forms a beautiful snow scene. It was officially opened to the public in 1971 and is open 70 days a year! ✅Kurobe Dam: Japan's largest arched reservoir, reaching 186m. You can climb to the 220-story observation deck to experience the 10 tons/second flood discharge up close. ✅Daikan Peak: You can take a cable car from Daikan Peak and overlook Lake Kurobe and the mountains from Tateyama. ✅Midagahara: It is a plateau wetland in the Tateyama Kurobe area, with different landscapes in different seasons. 🚩Charter 3️⃣ Day Tour Route 🔹D1: Nagoya - Takayama Jinya - Kamikochi - Hakuba 🔹D2: Hakuba-Ogisawa-Tateyama Kurobe-Toyama ✨Travel route: Bijodaira-Midahara-Tengudaira-Murodo-Bijodaira-Tateyama Station 🔹D3: Toyama - Starbucks - Rainy Coast - Shirakawa-go - Nagoya. #Tateyama Kurobe #Central Japan #Winter Hiking Plan #HikeTheWorld #SnowMountain #CherryBlossoms

🌟 On the first day of Golden Week, I went to Tateyama Kurobe and witnessed the famous snow wall with my own eyes. The height at that time reached 13 meters, which was really amazing. 🚞 Since I didn't book in advance, I was unable to buy a ticket to go up the mountain from Toyama, so I booked a ticket from Ogizawa at 7am on the official website. The ticket type is a round-trip ticket from Ogizawa to Murodo (the snow wall is located in Murodo), and you can choose other types of tickets according to your needs. 🚍 Starting from Ogizawa, first take the electric bus for about 15 minutes to Kurobe Dam Station, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Kurobe. The reservoir gates are opened in summer but not in other seasons, but the scenery of snow-capped mountains and the lake is still breathtaking. 🚶‍♂️ It takes about 15 minutes on foot from Kurobe Dam Station to Kurobe Lake Station. From here you can take the mountain train and arrive at Kurobedaira Station in about 7 minutes (since you have purchased a round-trip ticket, you don’t need to buy another ticket). 🚡 From Kurobe-daira, take the Tateyama Cable Car for about 10 minutes to reach Daikanbo Peak, where you can enjoy the full view of Lake Kurobe from the observation deck. 🚌 Transfer to the bus at Daikanbo and you will arrive at Murodo Station in about 15-20 minutes. Come out of Murodo Station and follow the signs to the canyon to admire the snow walls. There are two ways to the highest point, one is the highway and the other is a hiking trail on the snow. It is recommended to take the highway on the way there and take the snow road on the way back (or vice versa), so that you don't have to go back and experience different routes. 🏔️ On the other side of Murodo Station is the Murodo Plateau Exit, where you can take a walk around the snow, which takes about an hour. If you are not a professional climber, it is recommended that you do not walk up or down the slope, just go around along the flat road. ⚠️ Pay attention to the time of the shuttle bus down the mountain. 🌡️ Regarding the temperature, the temperature in Murodo is about 10 degrees on a sunny day. You don’t need to wear a down jacket because it is really hot under the snow. Just prepare a windbreaker, a thin sweater and some clothes to protect you from the cold and heat, hiking shoes or outdoor shoes, sunglasses (reflective on the snow), a hat (to protect you from the sun), and sunscreen (it’s really sunny!!). #Tateyama Kurobe #JapanTravel #SnowWallSpectacular

In central Japan, there is a hidden pure land called the "Japanese Alps" — the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. This is not just a mountainous valley in the geographical sense 🗻, but a dream world sculpted by nature, attracting travelers from all over the world to explore its secrets ㊙️. - The soul of Tateyama Kurobe lies in its breathtaking snow walls. Every winter, due to the high altitude and heavy snowfall ❄️, thick snow accumulates here. Every year in November, the mountains close, and they remain closed until they reopen in April of the following year. As the temperature gradually rises in spring, the snow begins to melt, leaving behind huge snow walls, tens of meters or even twenty meters high, on both sides of the road. Walking between them is like being in a white time tunnel, with a strip of blue sky overhead and towering walls of ice and snow on both sides. Every step is accompanied by awe and admiration for the power of nature. - 🏔️ Open Period: April 15, 2025 - November 30, 2025 - 🌨 [Snow Wall Wonders] Located near Murodo Station at an altitude of 2390m, the Yukino-Otani Snow Wall Walk is held annually from April 15 to June 22. 🛰️ With the help of GPS positioning, snowplows clear a path about 500 meters long with 20m high snow walls on both sides, forming a stunning snow valley ☃️. 🚌 One side of the road is for buses, and the other side is a pedestrian walkway where you can walk 🚶‍♂️ and experience the awe-inspiring charm of being surrounded by towering snow walls. There are also signs along the way with information such as the height of the snow walls on that day, and visitors are allowed to carve their names as a souvenir ‼️. 🥰 If you want to overlook the snow valley from above, you can go to the observation deck next to Murodo Station. - 🔥 [Limited-Time Events] ✅ Snow Corridor | A mini version of the snow valley on the roof of Murodo Station, with snow walls over 8m high, only accessible to 2-3 people at a time, offering a spectacular experience of being infinitely close to the pure white snow walls. ⛄️ Snow Tunnel | A huge rooftop viewing platform is set up at the nearby Daikanbo Station from April to May, and a snow tunnel is dug out from May to June. 🚜 Snowplow Exhibition | The "Kumataro" snowplow is on display in the open space in front of Murodo Station from April to May. 🎎 Samurai Performance | A samurai performance is held in the open space in front of Murodo Station on June 1. 🌨 Snow World | A limited-time snow maze is open from May to June, and a snow slide and giant snow sculptures are set up in June. 💭 Height Prediction | Before April 13, there is an event to predict the height of the snow walls, with prizes including postcards, milk candies, transportation tickets, and even hotel vouchers. 💜 Divine Messenger | While enjoying the snowy scenery, you might be lucky enough to encounter the "divine messenger," the rock ptarmigan 🐦. - 🚗 Transportation Guide: 1️⃣ External Transportation: 👉 Airplane: You can first arrive at Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture) or Kansai International Airport (Osaka), and then transfer to other means of transportation to Tateyama Kurobe. 👉 Train: Take the JR train from Tokyo, Osaka, etc., to cities such as Toyama (Toyama Prefecture) or Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture), and then transfer to the dedicated Tateyama Kurobe transportation. 2️⃣ Internal Transportation: 👉 Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: This is the main transportation method for visiting Tateyama Kurobe, consisting of various means of transportation, including buses, cable cars, and trolley buses. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way, with different sections offering unique views. - ⚠️ [Precautions] 🔘 The temperature may be low during the event period, so winter clothing and hiking boots are recommended. 🔘 The reflection of sunlight on the snow is strong, so prepare sunglasses and sunscreen.

📍 **Location**: Kurobe-Tateyama Alpine Route, Murodo, Toyama Prefecture 🌐 **Check-in location**: Snow Valley Trail Every spring, the "Murodo Snow Valley" trail in the Kurobe-Tateyama Alps opens, allowing visitors to experience the spectacular snow walls up close. The snow wall of Snow Valley is 20 meters high, and it feels like you are in a fantasy world of pure white snow walls. This magnificent scenery attracts a large number of tourists every year. Visitors can walk between the snow walls and enjoy the magnificent winter scenery of Kurobe Tateyama, leaving behind unforgettable memories. From mid-April to the end of June, the snow wall will slowly melt due to seasonal changes. Snow Otani is one of Japan's rare and magnificent winter attractions. The beautiful snow wall is amazing and is a pilgrimage site not to be missed for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts! #Kurobe Tateyama #Snow Valley #Murodo Snow Wall #Japan's Most Beautiful Scenery #Alps #Snow Viewing

#GlobalTravel #100 Ways to Travel #Tokyo Attractions Very few tours depart from Tokyo, usually Osaka and Nagoya, because Tokyo is really far away by car, almost 5-6 hours🥲 However, in order to see its snow wall ❄️ is worth it! I went in June, maybe the snow has melted some, so the snow wall is not very high 🥹 April may be even better 🤍 I went that day was rain + heavy fog, over 10 minutes high stop Left, immediately went back out 🤣 It was foggy and gray, if it was blue sky and white clouds would be much more beautiful 🙈 But now it's good 😆 Here I think I really need to take adequate measures to keep warm, I most importantly feel cold wearing a down jacket 🥶🥶 The road is not very long to walk out, the snow walls on the left and right are a bit shocking to me🤍

#The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, called the Alps of Japan, is a mountainous region located at an altitude of 3,000 meters. May to June is the best time to travel. Among the Alpine Route courses, the Alpine Route Snow Wall, Mikuriga Pond, Kurobe Gorge, and Kurobe Dam are so beautiful and wonderful that I highly recommend you visit them:) #Southeast Asia Flight Ticket Event

#Alpine Route, also known as the Alps of Japan. #Alpine Route, because the weather is really important, I kept checking the dates before going. The bottom of the mountain is summer weather, and the top of the mountain is winter weather, so the Alpine Route, where two seasons coexist, seems more attractive:) #Southeast Asia flight event

#Japan #To get to the Alpine Route, you have to take the monorail‼️ The monorail goes up vertically to 1830M and takes about 5 minutes. If you get off the monorail and go to the left, you will find Kurobe Garden, and if you go straight, you will find the place to ride the ropeway. #Southeast Asia Flight Ticket Event

#Toyama, famous for the Japanese Alps #Alpine Route‼️ The Alpine Route is open for only two months a year, from April 15 to June 25. It is a mountain with an elevation of 300m, so it is not accessible by regular private vehicles, so we recommend taking a tour. #Southeast Asia Flight Ticket Event

#The #Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture, known as the #Alps of Japan, is famous for its snow walls‼️ The Alpine Route is greatly affected by the weather, so you can only see it when the weather is really good. Even if you check the weather forecast, it is said that the weather in the mountains is unpredictable, so it is really good to see it just by looking like this. #Southeast Asia Flight Ticket Event

#Toyama #Alpine Route is the best month to see the snow walls in May. When visiting the Alpine Route, it is a good idea to reserve tickets in advance. You can reserve Alpine Route tickets on the website, but you must first register as a member on the website. 1. Enter information and complete membership registration. 2. Make a new reservation. 3. Select the departure direction from Riding direction. 4. Select the date from Departure date. 5. Select one-way or round-trip from Section. 6. Select the departure time from Departure time. 7. Select the number of people from Number of people. 8. Click Confirm entered contents. 9. After checking the reservation information for the last time, 10. Click Enter payment information and pay. #Southeast Asia flight event

1. Address: Yuki-no-Otani, Toyama, Japan Features: The Snow Valley scenery is open every April 15th Rating: It is extremely beautiful. You must go there once in your life to feel the charm of Snow Valley. Photos cannot capture its beauty. You have to experience it in person. It is really touching for people who have never seen snow. It is not difficult as long as you do your homework.

I believe this magnificent view of Mt. Tateyama can only be seen from May to July. In winter, there is a lot of snow and buses cannot enter or leave, but this view can only be seen before summer really begins. Even in Japan, you probably won't be able to see this much snow during Golden Week... If you come to Toyama for sightseeing, I recommend seeing this view. Also, there is a convenience store called Tateyama Thunderbird on the way, which sells rice balls and sandwiches made with rare ingredients, so I recommend that too.

Japan's Swiss Alpine Route... It is said to be a tourist course that is only open for a few days starting in April... The snowy scenery is so beautiful. The snow walls are so amazing. You should definitely go there... You won't regret it.

#May Travel Support Fund Event Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is the roof of Japan. The Alpine Route is a dynamic mountain tourism route that passes through Tateyama, the Japanese Alps. It refers to crossing the 2,400m altitude from Toyama Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture using various means of transportation. As I drive along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, I see the vast nature unfolding outside the car window. Since I saw winter, I have to see the summer scenery next. I look even more scared because I can see a glimpse of snow on the mountaintop. I was also scared on the way from Busan to 富山Busan. As time passes, I realize that the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is the roof of Japan.

#MayTravelSupportEvent The Murodo-bound bus on the Tateyama-Kurobe-Alpine Route slowly turns a corner. The worries from last night's sleep are reflected in the sunlight and disappear. The bus runs along the open road. Outside the window, you can see the Shomyo Falls, the longest in Japan. The bus driver stops for a moment in front of the observatory. Was the price for the spectacular view the rough road? I want to see Shomyo Falls, the best waterfall in Japan, again. The water falls magnificently. I want to admire its magnificent power. In particular, in the fall, the sight of the water falling at a rate of about 2 tons per second while creating a spray from the mountain range covered in autumn leaves is truly spectacular..

#MayTravelSupportEvent Arrived at ToyamaToyama Station. I wasted 30 minutes thinking I could buy the Tateyama_Kurobe_Alpine Route ticket in Toyama. I had to go from Toyama to Tateyama by train. My wife was so excited that she was buying a cup for her daughter at Starbucks. We were both so excited that we hurried to make an error. When I got to Toyama Station late, the direct train had already departed. Instead, I was told to transfer at Iwakuraji, and I highlighted the map with a red highlighter. April 16, 2019 From Busan to Tateyama via BusanToyama, it was really far. Transferred to the Tateyama train at Iwakuraji. When I got off at Tateyama Station, it was dark, and the cable car to Midagahara was closed. I was in trouble. I was in trouble. The accommodations near the station were sold out, and my Japanese was also poor.

While everyone is concerned about the status of cherry blossoms in Japan, there is actually a magnificent scenery in Japan that is worth visiting, which is the giant snow wall located in Tateyama Kurobe in Hokuriku! "Tateyama Kurobe" is the abbreviation of "Tateyama" and "Lake Kurobe". It is known as the "Japanese Alps". The mountains, about 3 kilometers high, connect the highlands between Toyama Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture. There are various natural landscapes along the way, attracting tourists from all over the world to come for mountain climbing pilgrimage every year. The temperature in winter is not suitable for sightseeing in Tateyama Kurobe, so the mountain is closed from December to April every year. After being covered with ice and snow in winter, the mountain will open in spring. The artificial snow wall "Snow Valley" stands on both sides of the road like Moses parting the sea, which is very magnificent. However, this stunning scenery will gradually disappear as the temperature rises, so it is also a seasonal view limited to Tateyama Kurobe! From Toyama Prefecture: Take the Toyama Railway from Toyama Station to Tateyama Station, then transfer to the Tateyama Cable Car to Bijodaira, and then take the Plateau Bus to reach the destination. The Tateyama Kurobe Climbing Route runs through the Northern Alps, reaching a plateau at 2,500 meters high. It is a 90-kilometer route connecting Toyama Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture. (Pic｜Tateyama Kurobe official website) From Nagano Prefecture: Take a bus from Nagano Station to Ogizawa Station, then take the Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus to Lake Kurobe, then take the Tateyama Ropeway to Daikanbo, and finally take the Tateyama Tunnel Bus to arrive.