9-Hour Tateyama Snow Wall Tour from Toyama with Alpine Route

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk beside the 20 metre high Tateyama Snow Wall at Murodo
• 02 Reach Murodo, the highest point on the Alpine Route at 2,450 metres
• 03 Visit Murodo Hut and Mikurigaike Pond amid alpine scenery
• 04 Ride the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route by local train, cable car, and Highland Bus
• 05 Enjoy seasonal access to the Snow Wall from mid April to mid June

Experience the majestic Tateyama Snow Wall on this 9-hour private tour from Toyama Station. Travel along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route by local train, cable car, and Highland Bus to reach Murodo, the highest point at 2,450 metres. Walk beside the 20 metre high Snow Wall, visit Murodo Hut and Mikurigaike Pond, and enjoy time for lunch at Murodo Terminal. Available from mid April to mid June, this seasonal journey offers panoramic alpine scenery and a seamless mountain transport experience for photography and sightseeing enthusiasts.

Walk along the 20 metre high Snow Wall (Yuki no Otani).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Toyama

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Toyama Station to Murodo Snow Wall Experience

• Meet at Dentetsu Toyama Station next to JR Toyama at 08:00.
• Board the Toyama Chiho Railway for a scenic 65-minute ride departing at 08:50.
• Transfer to the Tateyama Cable Car at Tateyama Station around 10:00.
• Continue to Bijodaira and board the Highland Bus at 10:15.
• Arrive at Murodo, the highest point at 2,450 metres, at 11:15.
• Explore Murodo for three hours from 11:15 to 14:15, including the following:

• Walk along the 20 metre high Snow Wall (Yuki no Otani).

• Visit Murodo Hut and Mikurigaike Pond.

• Have lunch at Murodo Terminal.

• Begin the descent on the Highland Bus at 14:30 back to Bijodaira.
• Transfer back to the local train line at Tateyama Station at 15:30.
• Arrive at Dentetsu Toyama Station by 17:00.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide fee only

What's Not Included

• Round-trip transportation (fee: 9,470 yen per person as of 2025).
• Route: Dentetsu Toyama Station ↔ Murodo.
• Estimated lunch cost: 1,000 to 2,000 yen per person.
• Guide expenses: guests are responsible for covering the guide's transportation fees and lunch.
• Gratuities: in accordance with industry custom, a gratuity is at your discretion; it is never required but greatly appreciated if you are satisfied with your tour experience.

What to bring

• This tour involves extensive walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

• Weather in Murodo is highly changeable; bring sunglasses and sunscreen for sunny conditions.

• Highly waterproof footwear such as snow boots or rubber boots is recommended for walking on snow.

• The tour is not suitable for guests with severe back or knee problems.

• Inform the guide in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Know before you go

• Tateyama Snow Wall Tour is only available from mid April to mid June.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

日本、富山県黒部市

Tour start

日本、富山県黒部市

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.