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A day trip! A spectacular walk through the snowy valleys of Otani
A springtime sight on the Alpine Route. You can experience the impressive snow walls up close.
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of the world's leading mountain sightseeing routes, running through the Northern Alps, where peaks reach heights of 3,000 meters. Speaking of spring events, the world-famous Snow Valley is one to visit!
In the heavy snow area near Murodo Terminal, roads are made by scraping away snow little by little from the top.
The approximately 500m section created by the "wall of snow" that forms during snow removal is called "Snow Valley." The valley receives particularly heavy snow accumulation due to snowdrifts, and the height can exceed 20m!
At the "Snow-Otani Walk," you can walk on one side of a road sandwiched between walls of snow that has been opened up as a pedestrian walkway.
The snow walls seen up close are more impressive than you can imagine! The contrast between the white snow and the blue sky is refreshing.
The "Snow Corridor" is created by clearing snow from the walkway connecting the rooftop of Murodo Terminal and the Tateyama Nature Conservation Center. In April, it reaches a height of over 8 meters, and you can experience an impressive sight that rivals the Snow Valley.
To see the taller, whiter walls of snow, we recommend visiting in April, right after the road opens. The altitude is high and the temperature is still winter, so be sure to bring a windproof jacket.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes. If you are worried about getting sunburned, it's a good idea to bring sunglasses and sunscreen.
There are many moving experiences that only those who have visited can understand! Come and experience the grandeur of nature.
[April to June: Snow Otani, Murodo] Speaking of spring events, the world-famous "Snow Otani" is a must-see! A road is created by gradually clearing away the snow that has accumulated on the road near Murodo Terminal, a heavy snowfall area. The approximately 500m section created by the "wall of snow" created during snow removal is called "Snow Otani." Otani receives particularly heavy snowfall due to snowdrifts, and its height can exceed 20m! On the "Snow Otani Walk," you can walk on one side of the road sandwiched between the snow walls, which has been opened up as a pedestrian walkway. Seeing the snow walls up close is more impressive than you can imagine! /Image provided by Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route/
[April to June Murodo, Murodo] / Image courtesy of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route /
The meeting place is at bus stops 27 and 28 on the 4th floor of the Meitetsu Bus Center.