Our guide, Xiao Ma, was excellent. He managed the time very well, provided clear explanations, and showed us all the stamping locations for the six modes of transportation. Please note that the area around Murodo, where you can view the snow walls, is extremely crowded, with long queues for food and drinks. Xiao Ma is very professional and suggests buying some food the day before to eat on the way up. There's plenty of time in the Gassho-zukuri village; we took the shuttle bus directly to the observation deck (300 yen per person per trip). I recommend taking this bus as it's fast and convenient. The driver was also excellent and safely delivered everyone to their destination.
The entire itinerary was well-planned, and the tour guide allocated ample time for sightseeing. It was a pity the weather was bad on the second day; it rained the whole time, so we missed many beautiful sights, which was a shame. Hopefully, we can come back to Kurobe Alpine Route again sometime.
We took all the transportation we needed for the Kurobe Alpine Route! The snow walls were beautiful! The canyon train was stunning! Most importantly, our Japanese tour guide was dedicated and responsible! That was a huge plus.
The itinerary for Tateyama Black was just right. The group tickets were handled by the tour guide, which was quick and convenient. As global warming becomes more and more serious, the height of the snow wall has decreased from 23 meters 20 years ago to 12 meters now.
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Kurobedaira Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Kurobedaira year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 7.7–17.4°C, climate transitioning from cold to warm, abundant rainfall. Common activities: mountain hiking (be mindful of weather changes), enjoying mountain views. Recommended clothing: layered clothing, including warm inner layers, waterproof jacket, and comfortable breathable long pants.
Summer (June–August): Average 22.3–28.4°C, hot and humid, relatively high rainfall. Common activities: summer resort, suitable for short hikes or viewing waterfalls. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, rain gear, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 12.0–24.4°C, comfortable temperatures, decreasing rainfall. Common activities: autumn leaves viewing (depending on tree species), hiking. Recommended clothing: comfortable long-sleeved clothing, light jacket.
Winter (December–February): Average 2.6–5.5°C, cold and dry, moderate rainfall. Common activities: enjoying snow scenery (depending on snowfall), requires proper warming measures. Recommended clothing: warm clothing, including down jacket, thermal leggings, waterproof windproof jacket, hat and gloves.
Kurobedaira climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 14.7°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 2442 mm / Summer humidity: 75%–85% / Rainiest month: July
Kurobedaira monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
2.6°C
135.2
February
3.4°C
127.9
March
7.7°C
176.1
April
13.4°C
179.9
May
17.4°C
283
June
22.3°C
200.8
July
26.8°C
288.5
August
28.4°C
269.4
September
24.4°C
204.6
October
17°C
199.8
November
12°C
200.1
December
5.5°C
177.2
Kurobedaira weather for the next seven days
5/30
Saturday
Sunny
24.7°C/9.8°C
5/31
Sunday
Sunny
26.6°C/13.3°C
6/1
Monday
Sunny
26.5°C/14°C
6/2
Tuesday
Sunny
25.3°C/15.4°C
6/3
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
21.9°C/16°C
6/4
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
23.8°C/16.1°C
6/5
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
20.3°C/15.8°C
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