Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: A Musical Celebration Amid the Great Outdoors at Murodo (Elevation 2,450 m) “Tateyama Street Piano 2026” to Be Held for Three Days Starting Friday, September 11

The “Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route”—one of the world’s premier mountain tourism routes connecting Toyama and Nagano Prefectures (operated by Tateyama Kurobe Kanmitsu Co., Ltd.,Headquarters: Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture), will host “Tateyama Street Piano 2026” on the rooftop of the Murodo Terminal for three days from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Sunday, September 13, 2026.Special guests include the acoustic music unit “Toy le Cant,” as well as keyboardist Tomoyuki Oda and vocalist Hina from the five-member nature pop band “Super Mountain Climbing Club,” who are known for their mountain ascents. Additionally, a pre-event will be held to invite members of the public who applied in advance to perform at the venue on the day of the event.

[Tateyama Street Piano 2026]

Now in its fourth year since its debut in 2023, “Tateyama Street Piano” is a popular fall event on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. An upright piano will be set up on the rooftop of the Murodo Terminal, where anyone is free to play.A relaxation area with reclining chairs is set up around the piano, creating a luxurious space where visitors can leisurely enjoy the views of Murodo Plain along with the music.

Tateyama Street Piano (Image)

The venue is the Murodo Terminal, nestled in the heart of nature

■Event Information

Name: Tateyama Street Piano 2026

Dates & Times: September 11 (Fri) – 13 (Sun), 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Venue: Murodo Terminal Rooftop

Admission: Free (Transportation costs to the venue are separate)

Other: May be canceled in case of rain

Special Website: https://www.alpen-route.com/enjoy_navi/autumn/

[Regarding Special Guest Appearances]

Toy Le Cant

Super Mountaineering Club

(1) Toy Le Cant: September 12 (Sat) 11:30 AM–, 1:30 PM–

An acoustic music unit featuring piano (harpsichord), ocarina, and flute. Enjoy warm melodies and tones that harmonize with the scenery of Murodo-daira.

(2) Super Mountaineering Club (Featuring Tomoyuki Oda on keyboards and Hina on vocals): September 13 (Sun) at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM

With a fusion of diverse genres and a free-spirited musical style, they stimulate the listener’s imagination and present stories that evoke images of nature and scenery. Hina’s emotionally rich, crystal-clear, and expansive “voice like the wind” is a major highlight.

[Become a Mountain Pianist! Pre-Event Invitation Program]

We will hold a lottery to select 5 people from among those who wish to perform at the venue on the day of the event. Winners will receive a ticket for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route to Murodo. In addition to the in-person event at the Toyama Station Street Piano, we will also accept applications via social media. *Winners will be notified on Tuesday, September 1.

Pre-Event at the Toyama Station Street Piano (Scene from the 2025 event)

■ How to Apply

(1) How to Apply at the In-Person Event

How to Apply: After performing on the street piano, applicants must complete the application process using the dedicated form

　　　　　to complete the application process

　　　　　*Staff will be on hand at the venue on the day of the event

Date and Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Toyama Station Street Piano

(2) How to Apply via Social Media

How to Apply: Record a video of yourself playing the piano on Instagram or X,

　　　　　post it with the hashtag <#TateyamaStreetPiano> to complete your entry

　　　　　*You must follow the official account

　　　　　　Official Account

　　　　　　Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tateyamakurobe_official/

　　　　　　X: https://x.com/tateyamakurobe_

Entry Period: August 1 (Sat) – 31 (Mon), 2026

[What is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?]

Located in the Chubu Mountain National Park in the Tateyama region, this is one of the world’s premier mountain tourism routes. Travelers can easily enjoy the breathtaking views of the Tateyama mountain range—which reaches altitudes of around 3,000 meters—while riding unique modes of transportation typical of mountainous areas, such as cable cars, buses, and ropeways.Accessible from both the Toyama and Nagano sides, the one-way route allows you to fully enjoy major attractions such as Murodo Plain and Kurobe Dam all at once.

2026 Operating Season (Tentative): April 15 (Wed) – November 30 (Mon)

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Map