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“Japan’s earliest autumn leaves” A collaboration between autumn leaves and a sea of clouds!

2020.10.02

At the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which is a representative tourist destination in Toyama Prefecture, the best time to see the autumn leaves is in Japan (* 1).
Since there is a difference in altitude from the summit to the foot of the mountain at an altitude of 3,015m, you can enjoy the autumn leaves for about a month and a half while shifting the time in various places.
Furthermore, after June, there are many months when the incidence of “sea of clouds” exceeds 50%, and you can see the collaboration between autumn leaves and the sea of clouds for a limited time. This year, it is said that traveling abroad is difficult, so please enjoy the magnificent view of the mountains of Switzerland while staying in Japan.
(* 1 Along with Daisetsuzan in Hokkaido, the earliest autumn colors in Japan)

Japan's earliest autumn leaves Tateyama Murododaira

The perfect location surrounded by autumn leaves at an altitude of 2,450m is attractive!

It's like a different world, a breathtaking "sea of clouds"

After June, there are many months with a sea of clouds occurrence rate of 50% or more! Collaboration with autumn leaves is a superb view only at this time!

Autumn leaves seen from the longest one-span ropeway in Japan

There are no pillars that block your view, and the bright autumn leaves that spread under your eyes are like a picture!

Japan's tallest Kurobe Dam and autumn leaves

The collaboration between the spectacular water discharge of Kurobe Dam, which boasts the highest height in Japan, and the autumn leaves is limited to this time of year!

Tateyama Cable Car running up in the mountains

You can climb about 500m above sea level in 7 minutes!
The dynamic scenery that changes one after another is attractive.

Japan's only Tateyama tunnel trolleybus

This is the only trolleybus in Japan that runs on electricity instead of petroleum fuel!
It is also useful for preserving the natural environment.

■ Exquisite gourmet on the clouds

Toyama Bay jewel, fried rice bowl set meal from white shrimp

You can enjoy seafood even on the mountain! For the crispy texture of fried white shrimp with its shell
A gem that you want to eat once, with a fragrant shrimp scent.

Kurobe Dam Chiffon

The big size chiffon cake with the image of Kurobe Dam is full of volume!
The chiffon cake that you eat while gazing at the magnificent view feels luxurious above all.

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route has peaks at an altitude of 3,000 m.
One of the world’s leading mountain sightseeing routes that runs through the continuous Northern Alps.


○ From the Greater Tokyo Area: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
(Hokuriku Shinkansen) Tokyo Station-Toyama Station
(Toyama Chiho Railway) Electric Railway Toyama Station-Tateyama Station

○ From Kansai: Approximately 4 hours
(Limited Express Thunderbird) Osaka Station-Kanazawa Station
(Hokuriku Shinkansen) Kanazawa Station-Toyama Station
(Toyama Chiho Railway) Electric Railway Toyama Station-Tateyama Station

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