Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, an event to enjoy 6 unique vehicles Norimono Days Autumn" event will start on September 20, "Bus Day"!

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, one of the world's leading mountain tourism routes connecting Toyama and Nagano prefectures (operated by Tateyama Kurobe Kanko Co. and other unique Alpine Route vehicles will be offered during the "Norimono Days Autumn Edition".

Norimono Days Logo

What is Norimono Days?

This event is held to commemorate the start of the Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus service between Murodo and Daikanbo on April 15, 2025 (Tuesday). Following the summer event, which featured a special exhibition of the trolley bus and electric bus, the autumn event will be held from September 20 (Sat.), 2025.

Voting Campaign for the Most Popular Vehicle

The most popular vehicle on the Alpine Route will be decided! On October 14 (Tue.), those who ride the vehicle with the highest number of votes will receive a ride card as a present.

Voting period: Saturday, September 20 - Friday, October 10

Announcement of results: Monday, October 13 (national holiday)

How to participate: At the voting locations set up at each station on the Alpine Route,

　　　　　Vote for your favorite ride among the six vehicles at the voting booths located at each station along the Alpine Route (free of charge). (Participation is free of charge)

Six vehicles of the Alpine Route

Events related to Bus Day

(1) E～SORA Tateyama Panorama Bus 10th Anniversary Special Operation

The E～SORA Tateyama Panorama Bus, which offers magnificent views through its glass ceiling and large windows, will make a special run to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its introduction. The bus will take you to Murodo while viewing the rich virgin forest through the skylight.

Period: September 20 (Sat.) and 21 (Sun.)

Place ：Tateyama Station～Murodo (one way)

Boarding time ：8:40 a.m. in front of Tateyama Station

Fare ：Adult 5,170 yen / Child 2,840 yen

■Details https://www.alpen-route.com/_wp/information/123705

(2) Tateyama Kogen Bus Car Wash Experience

This is an opportunity to experience a unique car wash that is different from ordinary car washes, while riding in a bus.

Period ： September 20 (Sat.), 21 (Sun.)

Place ： Bijyodaira Station

Time ：11:40~ (about 10 minutes)

Participation fee: Free *Ticket to Bijyodaira Station is required separately.

E～SORA Tateyama Panorama Bus View from the Window

Tateyama Kogen Bus

Contents related to the trolley buses that were out of service last year

(1) The departure melody "Galaxy Express 999" from the last year of trolley bus operation will be revived and become the departure melody for the Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus.

(2) "The station closest to the star" eco-tag and stamp distributed in 2024 will be revived.

Details https://www.alpen-route.com/_wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/0822.pdf

(3) Trolleybus parts will be displayed on the 2nd floor of Daikanbo Station, and a reproduction of the driver's seat will be set up on the 2nd floor of Bijyodaira Station.

2025 Tateyama Kurobe, Autumn Journey https://www.alpen-route.com/enjoy_navi/autumn/

What is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?

A world-class mountain tourism route in the Chubu-Sangaku National Park, Tateyama. The section between Tateyama Station in Toyama Prefecture and Ogisawa in Nagano Prefecture can be traveled by cable car, bus, ropeway, and six other vehicles, allowing visitors to easily enjoy the spectacular views of the 3,000-meter-high Tateyama Mountain Range and Kurobe Dam.

Operating period in 2025 (tentative): April 15 (Tuesday) to November 30 (Sunday)

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Route Map