Northern Alps|June – October
Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine
Challenging
Day by Day
Day 1
4 km (bus + walk)+500 m3–4 hrsTateyama Station to Murodo via cable car and bus. Walk through the snow walls (famous 20m walls in June). Acclimatization walk to Mikuriga-ike pond.
SleepTateyama Murodo(Mountain hut, 250 beds, onsen 5 min)EatHut restaurant, curry ¥1,000
Day 2
10 km+900 m / −600 m7–8 hrsMurodo to Tateyama summit and back via ridge. The most scenic day. Views of Northern Alps range. Rocky ridge with some scrambling.
SleepTateyama Murodo(Same hut (2nd night))EatHut meals, shop snacks available
Day 3
8 km−800 m4–5 hrsDescent via Kurobe Dam. Walk across the dam wall. Cable car and train to Ogizawa. Bus to Tokyo or Kanazawa.
SleepN/A(Trip ends)EatBento or dam cafeteria
What's Provided
- Murodo hut (2 nights)
- Transport coordination (complex route)
- JMGA certified guide
- Hut meals
- Kurobe Dam crossing
What You Need
- Hiking boots
- Rain gear
- 25L daypack
- Warm layer
- Sun protection (alpine, no shade)
Physical Prep
The cable car helps but the ridge is real hiking. Day 2 is a proper alpine day. You should handle 900 m gain at altitude (2,450 m).
Your Guide
Local Tateyama guide
Local Tateyama specialist. Knows the bus schedules by heart (they change by season) and which window at Murodo has the best sunrise view.
Price per person
¥78,000
Includes guide, huts, meals, transport from trailhead