The Kurobe Gorge in Toyama Prefecture is one of Japan’s top scenic spots. Visitors to the area can enjoy the surrounding beauty in the open-air trains of the Kurobe Gorge Railway. The line runs some ...

KUROBE, Toyama Prefecture--Kurobe Gorge Railway Co. said it will partially operate its mountain sightseeing trolley train along the Kurobegawa river from April 20. The scenic service spans Unazuki and ...

A battery-powered train which normally carries power station workers through the tunnel is seen along the Kurobe-Unazuki Canyon Route in the city of Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture, on Sept. 13, 2023.

KUROBE, Toyama Prefecture--Day trips to the scenic Kurobe Gorge here will kick off from June 16, offering panoramic views of the Northern Japan Alps and snow-capped peaks in good weather. Visitors ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). For travellers looking to explore the peaks of Japan, it doesn’t get much better than the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, an ...