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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route" will hold a limited 55-day "55th Anniversary Campaign" from June 1, 2026 (Monday). The "Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route" will hold a limited 55-day "55th Anniversary Campaign" from June 1, 2026 (Mon.)!

立山黒部貫光株式会社

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (operated by Tateyama Kurobe Kanko Co., Ltd., headquartered in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture), one of the world's leading mountain tourism routes connecting Toyama and Nagano Prefectures, will celebrate its 55th anniversary on June 1, 2026 (Monday). To commemorate this event, the "55th Anniversary of Alpine Route Opening" campaign will be held for 55 days from June 1 (Mon.) to July 25 (Sat.), 2026. During the campaign period, we have prepared a variety of events that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, including an AR experience that allows visitors to experience the history of the Alpine Route and a special rally based on the theme of "5" senses.

We hope you will take this opportunity to experience the 55-year history of the Alpine Route and the magnificent nature of Tateyama Kurobe, which has been spun together with our many customers.



Main Special Contents of the 55th Anniversary Campaign

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route AR Trip

This content allows visitors to experience the history of the Alpine Route through AR, which weaves "moving stories" that transcend generations and the "great nature" that has been preserved since the route's opening. At six locations along the Alpine Route, visitors can enjoy the scenery, vehicles, and stations from the time of the route's opening superimposed on the scenery of today. 2.


Special rally to enjoy with "5" senses

This is a hands-on rally project based on the five senses of "see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. Visitors who complete at least three of the five missions will receive a limited edition 55th anniversary original postcard. At the rally checkpoints, "ticket gate scissors," which were once used at ticket gates along the Alpine Route, will be revived for a limited time. Visitors can also enjoy the nostalgic sound of the "click" of the scissors.



Special website for the 55th anniversary: https://www.alpen-route.com/55th/


「全線開業55周年キャンペーン」イメージ

Image of the "55th Anniversary Campaign

「“5”感で楽しむスペシャルラリー」イメージ

Image of the "Special Rally to Enjoy with the "5" Senses


Other Special Events to Commemorate the 55th Anniversary of the Opening of All Lines

In addition to the 55-day limited campaign, the "Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Reel Contest 2026" will be held from June 1, 2026 (Monday) to November 30, 2026 (Monday) to share memories on Instagram. In addition, special tickets that offer "value for money," "learning," and "comfort" are now on sale for purchase only on the website.

Whether it is your "first time" or "again". No matter when you come, you will always be moved by the magnificent scenery that transcends time.

Please enjoy the unchanging nature of Tateyama Kurobe with your family and friends and have a special experience only for the 55th anniversary.


Reel Contest 2026: https://www.alpen-route.com/photocon/

WEB ticket website: https://www.alpen-route.com/webticket/


「立山黒部アルペンルートリールコンテスト2026」イメージ

Image of "Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Reel Contest 2026

全線開業55周年限定WEBきっぷ商品ラインナップ

Limited Web ticket product lineup for the 55th anniversary of the opening of the entire route


What is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of the world's leading mountain tourism routes located 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 while traveling between Toyama and Nagano Prefectures via cable cars, buses, ropeways, and other unique vehicles unique to mountainous areas.

Operating period in FY2026 (tentative): April 15 (Wed.) - November 30 (Mon.)


立山黒部アルペンルート路線図

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Route Map

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