Tateyama Snow Corridor
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Venue
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Murodo area)
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
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Annual eventDates
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Venue
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Murodo area)
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
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Walk 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.
Tateyama Snow Corridor takes place from 2026-04-15 to 2026-06-22.
Tateyama Snow Corridor is held at Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Murodo area) in Toyama, Japan.
Yes, Tateyama Snow Corridor is free to attend.
The admission fee for Tateyama Snow Corridor is ¥0.
The crowd level at Tateyama Snow Corridor is typically high.
Yes, Tateyama Snow Corridor is held annually.
Tateyama Snow Corridor is a snow festival in Japan.
Highlights of Tateyama Snow Corridor include: 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.
Tips for Tateyama Snow Corridor: 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..
Tateyama Snow Corridor welcomes international visitors. It is a great way to experience Japanese culture.
Access information for Tateyama Snow Corridor: 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)..
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tips: 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..
Photography is generally welcome at Tateyama Snow Corridor. Check specific rules at the venue.
Tateyama Snow Corridor is a family-friendly festival that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
Festival food stalls (yatai) at Tateyama Snow Corridor typically serve popular Japanese street food including yakisoba, takoyaki, and kakigori. Some festivals feature regional specialties.
Yes, wearing a yukata (casual kimono) is very common and encouraged at Tateyama Snow Corridor. Many visitors rent yukata nearby.
Parking can be limited during Tateyama Snow Corridor. Public transportation is recommended. Check access details: 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)..
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
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).
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.
📍 Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Murodo area)