This Is Japan’s Most Scenic Alpine Crossing You’ve Perhaps Never Heard Of
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“Roof of Japan”: Explore Japan's Hidden Alpine Route

  • The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, known as the “Roof of Japan,” offers a spectacular 90-kilometer journey through the Northern Japan Alps.
  • It connects Toyama City and Omachi Town, utilizing unique transport like cable cars, ropeways, and trolley buses, with no private vehicles allowed.
  • Open from April 15 to November 30, the route transforms seasonally, featuring a 20-meter Snow Corridor in spring, lush greenery in summer, and vibrant autumn foliage.
  • Highlights include Murodo Plateau (highest point), Kurobe Dam (Japan's tallest), Daikanbo Ropeway, and ancient cedar forests at Bijodaira.
  • The route integrates up to nine transport types, offering a holistic experience of Japan's natural beauty, engineering marvels, and cultural heritage within Chubu Sangaku National Park.

Why It Matters: Discover the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a unique blend of nature, engineering, and culture in Japan.

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