Kurobe Gorge
About This Destination
Kurobe Gorge is the deepest V-shaped gorge in Japan, carved by the Kurobe River through the rugged Northern Alps of Toyama Prefecture. The main attraction is the Kurobe Gorge Railway, a scenic trolley train that runs along a 20-kilometer route from Unazuki Station deep into the mountains, crossing numerous bridges and passing through tunnels while offering spectacular views of the emerald-green river below. Several hot spring stops along the route allow visitors to soak in riverside open-air baths surrounded by pristine nature. The gorge is at its finest during autumn when the steep valley walls are painted in vivid shades of red, orange, and gold. The railway operates from late April to late November, with autumn colors typically peaking in late October to early November.
Location
Prefecture: Toyama
Address: Kurobe, Toyama, Japan
Nearest Station: Unazuki Onsen Station
Best time to visit: Late October to early November for autumn foliage from the scenic trolley train; lush green in summer. Closed in winter
Visitor Information
Credit Cards: Accepted
Food Options: Unazuki Onsen area has restaurants serving local Toyama cuisine including white shrimp, firefly squid, and masuzushi (trout pressed sushi). Station shops sell ekiben lunch boxes.
Access
Toyama, Japan
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Kurobe Gorge?
Take the Toyama Chiho Railway to Unazuki Onsen, then board the open-air Kurobe Gorge Railway 'torokko' train from the adjacent Unazuki Station.
What is the Kurobe Gorge Railway like?
A former dam-construction line, it creeps 20 km along cliff faces over crimson bridges to Keyakidaira, its open carriages hanging above the emerald river. The trip takes about 1 hour 20 minutes each way.
When does the Kurobe Gorge Railway run?
It runs roughly from late April or May to the end of November, with the autumn foliage from late October as the spectacular peak. It is closed and snowbound in winter, so book ahead in foliage season.
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