Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route connects Toyama and Nagano Prefectures, the latest snowfall information and winter mountain views are available!

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, one of the world's leading mountain tourism routes connecting Toyama and Nagano prefectures (operated by Tateyama Kurobe Kanko Co. In addition, a special page introducing the history of the Tateyama Tunnel Trolleybus, which will be in its final operation when it closes on November 30, 2024 (Saturday), will be released on December 19 (Thursday).

The snowfall at Murodo, 2,450 meters above sea level, is already approaching 4 meters!

As of December 16, Murodo has 390 cm of snow, which is more than usual. The point where the spring tradition "Yuki-no-Otani" can be seen is a blowhole, and since there is more snow than at the observation point, the height of the snow wall next year is expected to be higher. In addition to snowfall information, information on quiet and beautiful snow-covered mountains, starry skies, sunrise and other spectacular sights delivered by staff working at the sites will also be provided on the official website and SNS.

Latest snowfall information at each location (updated once a week)

Murodo (2,450m above sea level)...390cm (60cm during the same period last year)

Daikanbō (2,316m above sea level)...260cm (150cm in the same period last year)

Alpine Route News, official website

https://www.alpen-route.com/seasonal-news/

Special event site (introducing seasonal events such as the Yuki-no-Otani Walk)

https://www.alpen-route.com/enjoy_navi/snow_otani/

A spectacular view of the silver-white backdrop of the Tateyama mountain range area (photo taken from Daikanbo in March 2024)

[About the Tateyama Tunnel Trolleybus Trails page

The Tateyama Tunnel Trolleybus, which carried approximately 19,924,000 passengers between Murodo and Daikanbo for 29 years from 1996 to 2024, will end its service on Saturday, November 30, 2024, departing from Murodo at 15:00. With this, the special page will be renewed and opened to the public as the "Trajectory Page" on December 19, 2024 (Thursday). Although it is called a "bus," it is actually a member of the "train" family, and its official name is "railcar." This page introduces the charms and events of this unique trolleybus, as well as the smiles and tears of its last run on the day of its last run.

Thank you! Japan's Last Tateyama Tunnel Trolleybus Last Run Track Page

https://www.alpen-route.com/trolleybus/

■Reel video that received a lot of feedback on the official Alpine Route Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/DC_cGdhPgHT/

Trolleybus and staff involved in the trolleybus

The ceremony before the last run

What is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?

A world-class mountain tourism route in Tateyama, Chubu-Sangaku National Park. Visitors can easily enjoy the spectacular views of the 3,000-meter-high Tateyama Mountain Range and Kurobe Dam by taking one of six different vehicles, including cable cars, buses, and ropeways, between Tateyama Station in Toyama Prefecture and Ogisawa in Nagano Prefecture.

Period of operation in 2025 (tentative): April 15 (Tuesday) to November 30 (Sunday)

Murodou-daira and Mikurigaike Pond in summer