[Kurobe Dam] The most difficult construction project of the 20th century

Kurobe Dam is located in the mountainous area, east of Toyama city at an altitude of 1,455 meters (4,770ft). The dam height itself is 186 meters (203yd), and the width…

[Tateyama Caldera] History of Tateyama’s Erosion Control Works

The Tateyama Caldera is a huge depression stretching 6.5km east to west, 4.5km north to south, and with an elevation difference of 500 to 1,700m (1,640 to 5,577ft). It has…

[Mt. Oyama] Let’s head to the main shrine of Tateyama faith

Mt. Tateyama is part of Tateyama mountain range, which is counted among one of the three sacred mountains in Japan. The summit is 3,003 meters (approx. 9850 ft) above sea…

[Bijodaira] A place to meet the beautiful cedar that will make your love come true

Bijodaira is the first area on Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which starts from Tateyama Station on the Toyama Chiho Railway. It is usually a stopover for tourists visiting Murodo and…

[Murodo] The most fascinating highland area in Northern Japan Alps

Murodo is a highland area on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which is the most popular destination there. The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of the world's snowiest areas,…