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Hi! I’m Tsubaki, a freelance contributing travel journalist who has lived in Japan for 10 years! The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of Japan’s most spectacular mountain sightseeing routes, connecting Toyama and Nagano. Along the way, you’ll pass iconic scenery such as the Yuki-no-Otani (Great Snow Wall) and the…
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (立山黒部アルペンルート) is one of Japan’s most spectacular high-mountain sightseeing routes. Open only for a limited period each year, it attracts countless visitors eager to admire its breathtaking snowy landscapes, go hiking, and experience the beauty of all four seasons. In the previous article, Chapter 1…
Hi! I’m Tsubaki, a freelance contributing travel journalist who has lived in Japan for 10 years! The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which opens every April, is a dream “Snow Wall” adventure for many travelers. While there is no “entrance fee” to enter the area, you must purchase a Tateyama Kurobe…
Hi! I’m Tsubaki, a freelance contributing travel journalist who has lived in Japan for 10 years! How to visit Tateyama Kurobe ? When people think of Nagano, Japan, the iconic snow walls of the Tateyama Kurobe often come to mind, and rightfully so. These towering white corridors are among the…
Tsubaki took a two-day, one-night hiking trip to Mount Yakedake, one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains located in Nagano. Since Mount Yakedake is right next to Kamikochi, we also included a Kamikochi one-day walking trip as part of this hiking adventure! In this post, I’ll be sharing my itinerary and…
Although I’ve lived in Japan for over 8 years and have climbed many mountains big and small, hiking Yakedake surprisingly became my second peak among Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains, right after Mt. Fuji. Taking advantage of the short window before Kamikochi’s winter closure in early November, I set out on…
With the increasing popularity of hiking and nature exploration, Japan’s hidden gem “Kamikochi,” located in Nagano Prefecture, has become a must-visit destination for many travelers, including myself, Tsubaki. However, since Kamikochi is a protected national park, there are strict transportation regulations, such as restricted private vehicle access and seasonal road…
