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Toyama Prefecture

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7-Day Chūbu Japan Itinerary: Kurobe Gorge, Nagano & Kanazawa

July 9, 2026 / Autumn Foliage, Gifu Prefecture, Japan Itinerary, Nagano Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture

Explore the majestic heart of the Japanese Alps with this ultimate 7-day Chūbu Japan itinerary. Spanning the most spectacular mountain scenery between Tokyo and Kyoto, this week-long journey takes you through the best of Central Japan’s natural wonders and engineering marvels. From the pristine glacial waters of Kamikōchi and the iconic thatched-roof farmhouses of Shirakawa-go […]

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The Ultimate Guide to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

September 24, 2025 / 100 Landscapes of Japan, Autumn Foliage, Chūbu Region, Hokuriku Region, Nagano Prefecture, Snow Scenery, Toyama Prefecture, Transportation in Japan, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (立山黒部アルペンルート) is a scenic route that traverses the Japanese Northern Alps, connecting Toyama and Nagano Prefectures. Known as the Roof of Japan, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opens on April 15 and closes on November 30 each year. This spectacular route is renowned for its magnificent 20-meter snow wall at the

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Yamabiko Promenade: Unazuki’s Adventurous Trekking Trail

April 13, 2025 / Autumn Foliage, Hidden Gems, Hokuriku Region, Toyama Prefecture

For those who are eager to explore the stunning Kurobe Gorge on foot, follow the sign at Kurobe Gorge Railway‘s Unazuki Station and walk the Yamabiko Promenade (やまびこ遊歩道). The 1.1km promenade goes past the Kyū-Yamabiko Bridge to Unazuki Dam Observatory, which allows you to walk along railway bridges, tunnels, and old railway tracks. You might

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Unazuki Onsen: The Best Hot Spring Town at Kurobe Gorge

April 7, 2024 / Autumn Foliage, Hokuriku Region, Onsen/Hot Spring, Snow Scenery, Toyama Prefecture

Unazuki Onsen (宇奈月温泉) in Kurobe City is a popular hot spring resort where you can enjoy the natural scenery of Kurobe Gorge. The hot spring town is the best place to base yourself in to take in what the picturesque gorge has to offer. Once you get there, it won’t be hard to understand why Kurobe

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Kurobe Hydropower Museum and the History of Kurobe Dam

April 6, 2024 / Hokuriku Region, Museums/Galleries, Toyama Prefecture

As you approach Kurobe Gorge Railway‘s Unazuki Station, you will inevitably notice the three-story building that looks like an inn opposite the road. While it does look like a nice place to spend a night, it is actually a museum (only on the ground floor). You can learn about the mechanisms of hydroelectric power generation

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Yumedokoro Unazuki: Unazuki Onsen’s Stylish Public Bathhouse

April 6, 2024 / Hokuriku Region, Onsen/Hot Spring, Toyama Prefecture

The most convenient spot to indulge your body in the nice hot spring of Unazuki Onsen is Yumedokoro Unazuki (湯めどころ宇奈月総湯). The public bathhouse is close to Unazuki Station, in the same building as the Unazuki Onsen Information Center. Opened in 2016, it is one of the newest hot spring facilities in the hot spring town.

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The Best Guide to Chūbu Japan’s Discounted Transport Deals

January 25, 2024 / Chūbu Region, Gifu Prefecture, Hokuriku Region, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kansai Region, Nagano Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture, Transportation in Japan

The Chūbu Region (中部地方), located in the center of Japan’s main island – Honshu (本州), is one of the most scenic parts of Japan. The best thing about the Chūbu Region is that many of its stunning destinations are located quite near each other. And there are multiple discounted transportation tickets and passes for you

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The Best Guide to Kurobe Gorge’s Sightseeing Train

May 14, 2026 / 100 Hidden Scenic Spots, Autumn Foliage, Hokuriku Region, Snow Scenery, Toyama Prefecture, Transportation in Japan, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

When you visit Kurobe Gorge (Kurobe Kyōkoku – 黒部峡谷), one of Japan’s top 100 Hidden Scenic Spots located in the mountains of the Northern Japan Alps, the Kurobe Kyōkoku Sightseeing Train (黒部峡谷鉄道トロッコ電車) is the experience that you don’t want to miss out on. The 20 km railway brings you a breathtaking scenic view of the gorge,

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Trek the Spectacular V-Shaped Kurobe Gorge

May 14, 2026 / 100 Hidden Scenic Spots, Autumn Foliage, Hidden Gems, Hokuriku Region, Snow Scenery, Toyama Prefecture, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

Kurobe Gorge (Kurobe Kyōkoku, 黒部峡谷) in Toyama Prefecture is one of Japan’s Top 100 Hidden Scenic Spots and the No.1 V-shaped Gorge in Japan! The gorge located from the middle to the upper stream of the Kurobe River divides the northern part of the Northern Japan Alps into the Ushiro-Tateyama Mountain Range (後立山連峰) and the Tateyama

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