Tateyama Snow Corridor
Snow FestivalChubu(Toyama)
Annual eventDates
2026-04-15 — 2026-06-22
Venue
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Murodo area)
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
CrowdedWalk through 20-meter high snow walls on the Tateyama Alpine Route.
The Tateyama Snow Corridor (Yuki no Otani) is a dramatic 500-meter walkway carved through towering walls of snow reaching up to 20 meters high along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Created naturally by heavy snowfall in the Japanese Alps, the corridor opens to pedestrians each spring as part of the route's seasonal opening. It is one of Japan's most iconic spring mountain experiences.
Highlights
Walking between towering 20-meter snow walls in the Japanese Alps; Stunning panoramic views of the Tateyama mountain range; A unique natural phenomenon accessible only during spring opening season
Access
Tateyama Station (Toyama Chiho Railway from Dentetsu-Toyama Station, 60 min), then cable car and highland bus to Murodo (approx. 80 min total). From Tokyo, take Hokuriku Shinkansen to Toyama (approx. 2.5 hours).
Tips for Visitors
The snow walls are tallest in mid-April and gradually melt by June. Visit on a clear day for mountain views. The altitude is 2,450m — prepare for cold temperatures even in spring (often below 0°C). Sunscreen and sunglasses are essential due to UV reflection off the snow.