Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

This route crosses the Northern Japan Alps using buses, cable cars, a ropeway and trolley buses, passing the Kurobe Dam and high mountain plateaus. In spring, the road runs between towering snow walls.

Where: Nagano, Japan
Time needed: Full day
Best time to go: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

💡 Tip: It is cold at the top even in summer, so carry a warm layer.

About Nagano

Nagano is a mountain city in the Japanese Alps, host of the 1998 Winter Olympics and home to the historic Zenko-ji temple. It is a gateway to alpine scenery, hot springs and ski areas.

Tours that visit Nagano

Japan Alpine Route - Snow Wall Experience (Seasonal Special)Tokyo 2N, Gotemba 1N, Nagano 1N, Toyama 1N, Nagoya 1N, Osaka 3N · 9 nights

From ₹3,16,703 per person

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