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Kurobe Gorge

富山県

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One of Japan's top V-shaped canyons with a total length of 86km.

Kurobe Gorge is one of Japan's three great ravines and one of the 100 hidden scenic spots in Japan. Its main attraction is the trolley train that runs through the heart of nature. You can enjoy breathtaking views of highlights such as the bright red iron bridge and the emerald green lake.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

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Enjoy Beautiful Scenery on the Kurobe Gorge Torokko Train

The Kurobe Gorge Torokko Train is a beautiful railway line that runs through the Kurobe Gorge, allowing you to experience the beauty of nature in every season. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossoms and fresh greenery, in summer, you can see clear streams and lush mountains, in autumn, you can see colorful autumn leaves, and in winter, you can see snowscapes. From the window of the Torokko train, you can enjoy a variety of beautiful scenery unique to each season, so it's a good idea to visit according to the best season for each view.

Point 2

Relax and Relieve Daily Fatigue at Unazuki Onsen

Unazuki Onsen is a hot spring resort located at the departure point of the Kurobe Gorge Railway, known for its gentle and beautiful skin-friendly hot springs. You can enjoy the healing hot springs while taking in the magnificent nature. There are also accommodations with open-air baths where you can enjoy beautiful views, so it's recommended to check in advance. When visiting the Kurobe Gorge, be sure to relieve your daily fatigue at Unazuki Onsen.

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Enjoy the Great Outdoors on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a mountain tourism route that connects Toyama and Nagano, offering beautiful nature and breathtaking views throughout the four seasons. The Kurobe Dam and Lake Kurobe are well-known tourist attractions on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, and are recommended spots where you can feel the grandeur of nature. If you visit the Kurobe Gorge, be sure to enjoy the great outdoors on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, where magnificent scenery awaits.

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Experience the Unexplored with the Kurobe Gorge Panorama Tour

The Kurobe Gorge Panorama Tour is a popular day trip that takes you through the Kansai Electric Power Construction Area, including tunnels and a vertical pit elevator with a height difference of 200 meters. You can enjoy magnificent views of the unexplored Kurobe Gorge and the dam construction site, which are normally not visible. If you visit the Kurobe Gorge, be sure to have a special experience with the Kurobe Gorge Panorama Tour.

Point 5

Enjoy Delicious Local Cuisine

In the Unazuki-Kurobe area, there are many restaurants and souvenir shops where you can enjoy delicious dishes made with local ingredients. One must-try when visiting Kurobe is the Kurobe Meisui Pork, which is said to have been raised with the delicious water of Kurobe. Kurobe Meisui Pork is a type of pig breed produced in Toyama Prefecture, and it has a tender texture and rich umami flavor. Be sure to enjoy the local cuisine when in Kurobe.

Recommended attire

Recommended Clothing for Kurobe Gorge Sightseeing

When visiting Kurobe Gorge, it's important to dress appropriately for the season. In spring and summer, it's recommended to protect yourself from UV rays with sunscreen and to prepare for sudden bad weather with warm clothing and rain gear. In the cold autumn and winter months, it's best to choose warm undergarments and windbreakers that don't let the wind through. Shoes such as trekking shoes that are easy to walk in and slip-resistant are suitable for exploring. Check the local temperature beforehand and enjoy Kurobe Gorge comfortably.

Access

Access to Kurobe Gorge

Kurobe Gorge is located in the upstream area of the Kurobe River in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture. The Kurobe Gorge Torokko Train, which allows you to fully enjoy the gorge, is located in the town of Unazuki Onsen. From Tokyo, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station and transfer to the Toyama Chiho Railway to arrive at Unazuki Onsen Station, where you will find the hot spring town. The Kurobe Gorge Torokko Train is located right in the hot spring town and there is also a parking lot available.

Basic Information

	Address	11 Kurobekyokoku, Kurobe City, Toyama 938-0283
	Business Hours	7:30～16:00
	TEL	0765-62-1011
	Web Site	http://www.kurotetu.co.jp/

Average Review

4.5

5 Reviews

冬のプレミアムツアーに参加しました。 9時半からの回でしたが、ツアー開始20分前に現地へ行き当日券を購入しての参加です。 90分間のうち、トロッコに乗車するのは30分程度で残りの時間は記念館や車庫の見学だったのですが、整備中の車体や車輪など、普段は見る機会がないので面白いなと思いました。整備士さんのお話も聞けますし、ディーゼル車の運転席に座ることもできます。大人でも面白いと感じたので、小さなお子さんならもっと楽しめるんじゃないかなと思いました。トロッコ列車は山彦橋を渡って折り返すので走る距離は短いですが、ゴトンゴトンと音を立てて、まるでアトラクションのように楽しかったです。窓から観た渓谷の景色も綺麗でテンションあがります。かなりゆっくり走ってくれるので、写真や動画も取り放題で良かったです。ツアーに参加する前は90分で長いなと思いましたが、実際参加するとアッと言う間でした。とても楽しかったので、次回は通常運行している時期に乗りたいです。 9時半の回は空いてましたが、10時半の回は満席だったようなので、参加する場合は予約した方が良いと思います。それとトロッコ内の窓は写真撮るために開けることになるので、しっかり防寒して乗車するのがおすすめです。

予約のみで「冬のプレミアムツアー」に参加できます。駅の向かいの「黒部川電気記念館」を見学し説明を受け、普段は入れない駅車庫内へ移動。トロッコ列車の説明を受けて、なんと、線路沿いにホームへ入ることができます。新山彦橋までの往復運転ですが、しばらくの間、トロッコ列車に乗車できます。貴重な経験です。直接関係ないですが、今後は、黒部ダム〜欅平について、ダムや発電所建設に使った軌道やインクライン、バスに乗る観光ツアーが商品化されるとのことです。今までは、関西電力に申し込みをして抽選で当選しないと行くことができないツアーでした。特に秋の紅葉シーズンは何百倍もの難関を突破しないと行くことのできない、まさに「プレミアム」な見学コースでした。商品化が楽しみです😊

2024年11月初旬、紅葉🍁目的でトロッコ列車に。残念ながらあまり紅葉は進んでいませんでした。室内ではなくオープンエアの席で気持ちよく景色を堪能できました。室井滋さんの車内MCがすごく楽しげに流れていたので、外国人観光客も意味不明なりに楽しんでおられた様子。宇奈月温泉に宿泊の乗客が多いせいか、午前早めの列車は混んでいましたが、復路にすれ違った列車はすいていたようです。現在は宇奈月温泉から猫又駅までの往復のみです。

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