How do you get from Kurobe gorge to Tokyo?
From Tokyo to Kurobe Gorge Take the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kurobe-Unazuki Onsen Station, a trip of about 2.5 hours. From there, transfer to Shin-Kurobe Sation (next door) and take Toyama Chiho Railway to Unazuki Onsen Station, but this last portion of the route is not covered by the JR Pass.
How do I get to Kurobe Dam?
You can get to the dam via the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, from either the Toyama or Nagano side. From Toyama, start at Dentetsu Toyama Station and travel all the way to Kurobe Dam via train, buses, cable car, ropeway and other means of transportation.
How do you get to Kurobe Gorge?
To access Kurobe Gorge from the Alpine Route, it is best to come down the Toyama-side to Tateyama Station and once there, take the Toyama Chiho Railway Tateyama Line to Terada Station, and once there, transfer to the Toyama Chiho Railway Main Line bound for Unazuki Onsen Station.
What are the main purposes of the Kurobe Dam?
The tallest dam in Japan, it supports the 335 MW Kurobe No. 4 Hydropower Plant and is owned by Kansai Electric Power Company. It was constructed between 1956 and 1963 at a cost of ¥51.3 billion yen….
| Kurobe dam | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Power, water supply |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1956 |
| Opening date | 1963 |
What prefecture is Toyama in?
Toyama, ken (prefecture), central Honshu, Japan. It lies along the Sea of Japan (East Sea), and the coastal plain is indented by Toyama Bay.
How long does the Tateyama Alpine route take?
about 6 to 7 hours
Including transfer and sightseeing times, it takes about 6 to 7 hours to pass through the Alpine Route from Tateyama Station to Ogizawa Station. For return trips such as those between Tateyama Station and Kurobe Dam, about 8 to 9 hours is required. At peak periods, it may be better to set aside another 1-2 hours.
Which is the largest dam of Japan?
Tokuyama Dam
Tokuyama Dam. The dam volume of approx. 13,700,000m³ and the total storage capacity of 660,000,000m³ are the largest in Japan.
How far is Kanazawa to Toyama?
How far is it from Kanazawa Station to Toyama? The distance between Kanazawa Station and Toyama is 52 km. The road distance is 64.4 km.
What is Yamaguchi Prefecture known for?
Yamaguchi prefecture is famous for their fugu dishes and chefs specializing in cutting fugu. Other than fugu sashimi, there are also other dishes like fugu-nabe, which is a hotpot featuring fugu. —Kawara Soba— Kawara Soba is a famous food of Yamaguchi.
How do I get to Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine route from Tokyo?
Take the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano (100 minutes, around 8000 yen one way) and then a bus directly to Ogizawa along the Alpine Route (105 minutes, 2800 yen one way). The Japan Rail Pass and JR East Nagano Niigata Area Pass cover the shinkansen, but not the bus.