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Great ambience if you like snow. We went there on 16 May 2019, the snow corridor still stand tall. Our trip started from Toyama using the JR Tateyama Option Ticket which we bought at JR East Travel Service at Shinjuku for 9,800 Yen (net after discount because we bought it 1 day before our trip so we get discount). From Shinjuku we took JR train at 7am to Omiya and continue with Shinkansen to Toyama, arrived at 9.30am. From Toyama, short walk to Dentetsu Toyama Station which stands beside Toyama Station (board sign will guide you easily from Toyama station, don't worry). At Dentetsu Toyama Station, show your JR Tateyama Option Ticket to the employee at the first locket at your left, he/she will attach 1 more ticket on your ticket showing that your ticket will cover from Dentetsu Toyama until Ogizawa (actually until Nagano, just show your ticket to the bus driver at Ogizawa for your trip to Nagano or Shinano Omachi and the bus driver will take your ticket as it will be your last route using the JR Tateyama Option Ticket). From Ogizawa we took the 4.40pm bus to Nagano, from Nagano we took Shinkansen to Omiya and continue to Shinjuku using JR train, arrived at Shinjuku before 9pm. Beside the tall snow corridor, you can play snow at the right side of Murodo station, the employees will direct you where to go as soon as you walk out from the station. The sceneries from Toyama to Murodo as well as from Murodo until Nagano are beautiful. For clothes, you need to check the weather forecast. On our visit, the forecast was sunny so i decided to wear long sleeve turtle neck heat tech shirt by uniqlo, warm jacket, legging and jeans, hat and sunglasses. Don't forget to use sunblock cream/spray.
Sesilia ErnySesilia Erny
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Must visit when your around when the ice wall is present! Spectacular...even without the ice wall it's still definitely worth a visit. I was super worried about getting tickets up (Alpine pass is worth a purchase) as you can't book in advance...you can only book online if you go from the Toyama side but i wantes to start from thw Nagano side. The kurobe alpine pass is definitely worth purchasing...as I was planning on going on the second day the route opened in April I thought I would have a lot of trouble buying these tickets as it's only released a couple days before the route opened but I had no problem obtaining ticket from Nagano station (English is ok at this staion) once I purchase the ticket I was all set. I would strongly recommend staying and getting the earliest bus up as possible. Go to the starting stop as lots of people couldn't get on due to the crowds. It will be packed (super packed if you go near opening ) The tickets includes all transport up.amd down -I choose to stay overnight and go down early. I would recommend this as after a certain time Its gets much quieter and only people staying remain so you can properly enjoy and as an extra bonus when you are coming back down there is no crowds (remember pass is one way only)
Hai Ting LamHai Ting Lam
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The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a mountain sightseeing route between Tateyama (Toyama Prefecture) and Omachi (Nagano Prefecture). The route is composed of various transportation services including funicular, bus, trolleybus and aerial tramway. We only went as far as Murodo due to weather and time limitation. A round trip ticket from the Tateyama Station to Murodo Station was ¥6,320, which included the cable car ride and bus ride. It would save time to reserve tickets online in advance. Also give yourself plenty of time and make sure to check the transportation schedule to avoid unpleasant surprises. Parking near the Tateyama Station is usually very packed. If you love nature and hiking, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is your destination. The “Snow Walls” are incredible and a must see once in a lifetime!
x-tinax-tina
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The man-made 'snow corridor' for bus ferries along the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine route opens mid-Apr to mid-Oct (/mid-Jun in 2023). It can reach a height of 20m after months of snowfall (melts in July). At 2450m Murodō is the highest point on route, offering fantastic views of the Northern Alps. During summer, there are easy trails (volcanic activity and gases) to difficult ascents eg Mt Tateyama 3015m (Japan's highest peak). Murodo is not accessible during the winter. The Murodo Bus Terminal complex includes Hotel Tateyama, Japan's highest-located hotel, an unique alpine mountain experience.
CHIN ANGCHIN ANG
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Best time to visit & experience the Snow Wall is between April & May. It gets rainy in late Spring. By June, the snow wall will not be at its max height. The weather is unpredictable so it's best to be prepared with warm clothings. Temperature drops & if on windy dsys, might get very chilly. On sunny days, not too bad although by evenings, it gets colder. You need to change 6x from funicular, bus to cable car from one end of Mount Tateyama to the other end. It's an epic adventure. Beautiful experience but be prepared for the crowd in the funicular & cable car.
swee leng Tanswee leng Tan
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One of the major attraction of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine route. The day I went up weather was a mess as it's not the best day to be up in the mountain (occasionally white out) Despite the weather, certainly great to check off one of my bucket list and to witness the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine snow wall corridor (16m tall at the day). It's one of a kind experience walking in between these snow walls! Do dress warm as it's up right at 2,390m above sea level. The snow wall can be up to 10+ meters tall. Under a nice day it will be a superb photo spot !
Mark ShuMark Shu
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attractions: Murodo-daira, Murodo-daira, Mikurigaike Onsen, Hotel Tateyama, Mikuriga-ike Pond, Tateyama Murodou Sanso, Murodo, 室堂ターミナル, Jigokudani Valley, Enmadai Observatory, restaurants: Café "Rindo", Restaurant Tateyama, 喫茶みくり, French Restaurant "Tsurugi"

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