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City in Chūbu, Japan
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Kurobe (黒部市 Kurobe-shi) is a city in eastern Toyama prefecture, Japan.
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Notable for having a unique truck train that goes about half way up the gorge, but also for great hiking and hot springs.
宇奈月温泉スキー場
黒部峡谷鉄道
This sightseeing railway runs through the steep, forested valleys of the Kurobe Gorge in the Northern Japanese Alps. The open-sided trolley trains cross more than 20 bridges and pass through over 40 tunnels, offering views of the Kurobe River, cliffs and mountain forests. The full 20-km journey from Unazuki to Keyakidaira takes about 80 minutes each way. The railway normally operates from late April to November, with autumn foliage a major attraction. In 2026, the full route reopened on 1 October following repairs after the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, but access around Keyakidaira remains restricted.
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Highway buses from Tokyo depart from the terminal in Shinjuku, and from in Ikebukuro. The trip takes around three and a half hours, and the fare is ¥7500 one-way.
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