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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Announces Details of Commemorative Event for Tateyama Tunnel Trolleybus, which is in its final operation

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, operated by Tateyama Kurobe Kanko, has announced details of events to be held from June 1 to November 30 to commemorate the final operation of the Tateyama Tunnel Trolleybus, the only existing trolleybus in Japan. The event will be held at Murodo and Daikanbo, the main venues along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a mountain tourism route connecting Toyama and…

[jetsettermac]

aso-kuju national park, kumamoto & oita

november 4-6, 2022

i’ve been to aso-kuju before (see this post about it!) but i hadn’t been into the kuju mountain range before, so i decided to go back in autumn so i could experience the mountains with the trees in fall colors. 

i’ve said this before but aso-kuju is my favorite place in all of japan, and this trip really just reminded me how beautiful it is and how beautiful volcanoes and volcanic areas make our planet! 

first we went to daikanbo, which is an outlook on the rim of the aso caldera, which is massive. then we drove through the kuju mountains and into an area called chojabaru, where there are wetland and forest trails. we hiked a 2km forest trail to get up close and personal with the leaves. then we went to a really good restaurant called yasaiya (vegetable restaurant). it’s basically farm to table. they had amazing borscht there for some reason! then we hit up drum tao, a famous taiko group whose headquarters are in the kuju mountains. after the pandemic they couldn’t do any world tours, so they built this nature stage at the edge of the mountains overlooking aso volcano and they perform there live. that was really cool, but oh lord it was terrifying to look at them lol. then i was taken to some natural springs! ikeyama and yamabuki are both really pretty spots with warm water bubbling up from underground. apparently they stay green all year round because of the water temperature.

it was a really great day with my geoguide. i’m going back to kurokawa onsen in january and then doing one more tour with my geoguide in spring before i leave japan. 

[japoninfos]

Insolite au Japon : Le mont Aso

Insolite au #Japon : Le mont Aso

On parle souvent du mont Fuji, et beaucoup moins du mont Aso. Pourtant, il est le plus vaste et le plus actif des volcans du Japon. 

Situé dans le département de Kumamoto, au centre de l’île Kyûshû, le mont Aso est le plus vaste volcan du Japon toujours en activité. Il est d’ailleurs entré en éruption en octobre 2016. Il regroupe une quinzaine de cônes volcaniques où se situent diverses sources…

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「阿蘇補給、してますか?」 #阿蘇 #aso #  아소 #阿蘇山 #mtaso #아소산 #大観峰 #daikanbo #다이칸 보 #あか牛 #akaushi #Redbeefcattle #붉은소고기 #阿蘇び心　#asobigokoro  #九州 #福岡　#太宰府 #규슈 #후쿠오카 #다자이후 #kyushu　#fukuoka　#dazaifu #japantrip　#kyushutrip　#fukuokatrip #太宰府天満宮　#dazaifutenmangu @d.asobigokoro ブログも毎日更新中！ http://asobigokoro-d.jugem.jp/ ご予約はこちらから! http://www.aso.ne.jp/asobi-gokoro/dazaifu/ (阿蘇山)

[kousukeono]

#softserveicecream #daikanbo #aso #kumamoto (at 大観峰茶店)

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After that we went Daikanbo Station by this kind of trolley train.

Ropeway from Daikanbo to Murodo

I took this photo after arrived at Murodo

After that we took walk for Snow Wall, actually since it was cold and the water freeze, we experienced snow a lot. When the summer session, the greenish view was dominated. We went to Mikuragaike as the pond freezed and direct sunny light up there so we could not to not wore sunglasses.

Yuki-no-Otani (snow wall)

Mikurigaike (pond)

In the Murodo area, we spent time to lunch and took a rest. At 3 p.m, we left the Murodo to went down by bus and the entire trip was along the Snow Wall. Beautiful!

(to be continued)

[suzylwade]

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route The ‘Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route’ (‘立山黒部アルペンルート’, ‘Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route’) is a unique and spectacular route through the ‘Northern Japan Alps’ which is traversed by various means of transportation including cablecars, trolley buses and a ropeway. Completed in 1971, the route connects Toyama City in Toyama Prefecture with Omachi Town in Nagano Prefecture. The section between Tateyama Station and Ogizawa is closed to private vehicles. It is completely inaccessible from December to mid April. The main attraction of the ‘Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route’ is the magnificent scenery of the ‘Tateyama Mountain Range’, part of the ‘Chubu Sangaku National Park’. Visitors can enjoy varying vistas during different seasons of the year. In spring, accumulated snow, especially around the upper sections of Midagahara and Murodo form a majestic snow corridor whose snow walls reach up to 20 meters high. A section of the snow corridor around Murodo is open to pedestrians usually from mid April to late June. Summer and autumn attract visitors with beautiful landscapes, alpine flowers (especially around June through August) and autumn leaves. The fall colours typically reach their best around Murodo and Daikanbo from late September to early October - they gradually descend the mountain slopes, arriving at the lower elevations from late October to early November. The full route is open from around April 15 to November 30, closing for winter during the remainder of the year (exact dates may vary slightly). The peak period to visit the snow corridor lasts from the opening in April to early June. #neonurchin #neonurchinblog #dedicatedtothethingswelove #suzyurchin #ollyurchin #art #music #photography #fashion #film #design #words #pictures #japansnorthernalps #murodosnowcorridor #roofofjapan #jigokudani #thevalleyofhell #mounttsurugi #kurobedam #toyamaprefecture #naganoprefecture #tateyamakurobealpineroute (at Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRYZzCMlPZA/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Alpine Route Guide: Places to Visit in Japan

Alps' magnificence loaded with a plethora of scenic and picturesque surroundings can be viewed via Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Japan tour package is incomplete without scaling the Alps and experiencing this delightful journey. This route connects Toyoma City, Toyoma Prefecture, and Nagano Prefecture. Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a 90 km long pathway crossing the Northern Alps from east to west in Japan.

The two-day itinerary journey will cover the Alps' downs and highest peaks in the Alpine route tour package.

Day 1

The first day of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route guided by Japan tour packages from India will include-

Midagahara

It is one of the most loved hiking routes for tourists wearing snowshoes. It is a marshy land located at a height of 1930 meters. Stunning scenic views are encountered along the way while trekking for Midaghara.

Tengudaira

A ten-minute journey from Midaghara will take you to Tengudaira, placed at the height of 2300m. The snow-covered landscape allure the visitors in spring also when greenery blooms.

Tateyama Kogen bus journey for 10 minutes from Tengudaira will take you to Murodo, placed at an altitude of 2450m. Murodo is the central and highest point of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Viewing the Sulfurous crags of Jigokudani, trekking peaks of varying heights coming in the way, visiting the Shrine of Oyama, see nearby onsens, camping in nearby areas, star gazing and Tateyama snow corridor are the significant highlights of the visit. Viewing magical sunset is one of the most awaited sights when you are on a Japan trip. Summer and autumn are awaited to view Alpine flowers.

Day 2

The second day of the itinerary starts from a journey to Toyama city.

Yuki No Otani (Roof of Japan)

A vast snow accumulated corridor is stretched for about 1640 feet and is about 65.6 feet in height. It is located around Murodo Terminal. Snow wall and an igloo here attracts the tourists.

Daikanbo

Ten minutes on the Tateyama tunnel trolley bus, and you are in Daikanbo. Daikanbo vows for being the most splendid snowy landscapes encountered in the Alpine route. It is an avid destination to be clicked and make memories of Japan tours. An observatory at the station's rooftop awaits the majestic panoramic views of Tateyama Mountain range, the Sacred sea of Mountains, and the lustrous emerald green water of Kurobe Lake.

Kurobe Lake and Kurobe Dam

Fun ride on Tateyama ropeway and Kurobe Cable car will land you in Kurobedaira to eyeshot Japan's contriving marvel, Arch Dam known as Kurobe Dam has a stunning snowy landscape to be viewed. The escalating elevations are traversed often on foot by tourists. Clicking the great dam for a comprehensive view is a must activity of tourists here. Opening of the flood gate in spring is the most appealing view of Japan's largest dam. A visit to the memorial, which stands in honor of 171 workers who perished during the dam built, is a must-visit.

Omachi Onsenkyo

Forty minutes joy ride on Kanden Tunnel Trolleybus and Alpico Express bus takes the tourists to Omachi Onsenkyo to glimpse the Northern Alps. Apart from this, a hot spring is also here to get away the fatigue by immersing legs in soothing warm water. Fishing and sports are the other fun activities to be done here. It is a perfect stop to relax in a while, rubbernecking Japan's natural bestow.

Apart from the Alps, the Alpine route encompasses traditional and modern Japanese snips. A journey of some 4 hours by bus and train, one will reach Shirakawago village. This place's primary highlight is the exclusive Japanese architecture pattern gassho-zukuri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, it has hot springs, local foods, and stunning scenes all around.

Nagoya City, Tata Commemorative Museum,  Noritake Garden, Nagoya Castle, and Oasis 21 are the other topmost hotspots on the list of places to visit in Japan.

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九州縦断の旅！ - 熊本編 - 自然に寄り添い、共存する。 阿蘇五岳からくじゅう連山までが一望できる「大観峰」に何とか到着するも濃霧で何も見れず…。諦めて博多に向かう途中、美しいダム湖に霧が立ち込めて何とも言えないほど幻想的な風景に出会えました。🌁 #九州 #九州旅行 #九州観光 #九州縦断 #九州ドライブ #熊本 #熊本旅行 #熊本観光 #阿蘇 #大観峰 #大観峰展望台 #展望台 #松原ダム #松原ダム湖 #ダム #ダム湖 #湖 #GoToトラベル #Kyushu #Kumamoto #Aso #Daikanbo #Dam #Lake #Sony #SonyAlpha #SonyAlpha6400 #Alpha6400 #Sonya6400 #a6400 (松原ダム湖) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI-oHwzhD4U/?igshid=wynhhl8r7moq

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Daikanbo - L'observatoire naturel sur les pics du Mont Aso

Daikanbo est un observatoire naturel situé au nord de la caldeira du Mont Aso, au cœur du parc national Aso-Kuju, dans la préfecture de Kumamoto sur l’île de Kyushu. Étape essentielle sur la Milk Road (route 45), ce panorama époustouflant créé par le volcan toujours actif ravira les amateurs de paysages et de sensations fortes.

Lire la suite sur Kanpai.fr

https://www.kanpai.fr/daikanbo-observatoire-mont-aso

[aussiboris]

The Alpine route - into the mountains

July 15th 2019

Having investigated the sights Matsumoto had to offer, Rob was increasingly irritated that his mountain climbing plans were in tatters. After some hotel based research I found that we were actually pretty close to the start of the Alpine route. The weather was looking more promising for Monday and most importantly there was a mountain we could climb!

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine route is roughly 90km stretching from Ogizawa to Toyama. It takes in a range of scenery using seven different modes of transportation. We stayed overnight near the beginning of the route and were dropped off at about 7.30am to start. 

It was wet with low cloud to begin the route. A bus was the first mode of transport and initially we found mist had invaded the tunnel going through the mountain. The tunnel was only one vehicle wide so there is a passing place in the middle of the mountain. 

We emerged the otherside of the mountain to a beautiful sunny blue sky.  We were surrounded by the peaks of the mountains and could hear the thundering of the water from Kurobe Dam. We crossed the dam enjoying the rainbows and glorious views.

The next part is the funicular which travels up inside another mountain. Rob made sure to get a prime position on this one and got some very cool photos.

The funicular travelled from 1455m to 1828m Kurobedaira. At Kurobedaira a cable car travelled up the side of the mountain to Daikanbo.

By 10 am we had reached Murodo. The weather wasn’t too bad so we decided to follow a relatively popular path just to get a little hike in. I was a little hesitant as there was snow but there were lots of people walking up, quite a few a lot less prepared than us. 

We walked across a few snow fields along the well maintained path and spotted a mountain hut that we decided to climb to. Once at this point it was a loose shale slope up to the top of the mountain. After some consideration we dumped our big bags at the mountain hut and continued to the top with water and a snack. 

Tateyama is 3015m and is one of Japan’s 3 holy mountains- Mount Fuji and Mount Haku are the others in the trilogy. At the top of the Oyama peak is Oyama shrine here you can get blessed for a fee. We contented ourselves with a pot noodle and a coke from the refreshment hut.

The return journey was easier but the mist did descend pretty swiftly towards the end.

The snowfield was tricky to navigate - it was very slippery.

I used various techniques - the sitting on your bum and sliding down worked the best!

We then took a bus then a funicular down to Tateyama station. 

Rob enjoyed the view out of the window. The mist was settling in over the mountains- a white blanket essentially ending the sight seeing for the day. 

A rickety train took us from Tateyama station to Toyama where we spent the night. Toyama has a castle, but the main reason for staying is that it has great transport links back to Nagoya.

The Alpine route offers hiking a range of transport and interesting scenery. It is a main tourist thoroughfare but worth battling the crowds.

[kaz-749r-rc42]

大観望 バイカー少ないかなと思いきや結構来てますね #大観望 #雨降ってるよ #バイカー多い #阿蘇外輪山 (Daikanbo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3yYGaMpYapPqHbDfbNF-wpdEzoE3en53RocpI0/?igshid=81028y88g7ne

[thatsnakeman]

Panorama of Daikanbo, Aso, Japan On Cloudy Day, Resolution: 8660 x 2887(OC) via /r/EarthPorn https://ift.tt/2qjAfBz

[kousukeono]

#daikanbo #aso #kumamoto (at 大観峰)

[poddyshobbies]

立山黒部アルペンルート（３ ）「立山ロープウェイ」

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (3)

アルペンルート縦断の旅、3番目の乗り物、立山ロープウェイです。

灰色の雲の中、黒部( Kurobe ) 側の黒部平駅 ( Kurobedaira station ) から立山 ( Tateyama ) の大観峰駅 ( Daikanbo station ) へ登ります。

晴れてたら雄大な山並みが見れたのでしょうが…この時期はこんなかな？

紅葉のころはまた別格でしょう。

黒部平 1828m

[9:55]

登ります。

[10:24]

大観峰 2316m

[10:35]

滑車部を写真にとってなかったです。ちょっと悔やまれます。

次は立山を貫く立山トンネルトロリーバスにのって、 アルペンルートの中心地である室堂 ( Murodo ) へむかいます 。関電トンネルのトロリーバスが電気バスになった今、日本で唯一の 無軌条電車線 になりました。（トロリーバスといいますが、正式には電車扱いなのです。）

To be continued.

[pascaljapon]

Un grand bol d'air

Jeudi 2 mai. Nos hôtes nous ont annoncé la veille que ça serait un "day off". Le père de Yusaku a pour hobby les avions téléguidés et a un meeting avec ses amis/son club sur la frange de la caldeira du Mont Aso. Nous voici embarqués pour la journée à bord de la voiture (après avoir étendu lessives et futons ; soleil après 3 jours de pluie ! ).

1ère étape : Daikanbo.

L'arrivée est assez épique. Ce point de vue est prisé, et nous sommes en pleine golden week. Nous trouvons une place assez rapidement mais il nous faut par conséquent remonter la route et sa longue queue de voitures avant d'accéder au chemin !

Une fois au bout, la vue sur le cratère est magnifique, même si une brume épaisse plombe les attentes de tout le monde concernant la vue sur le mont Aso.

Nous contemplons le paysage un long moment et assistons aux balais aériens des avions téléguidés et parapentes.

Yasushi en pleine préparation de son avion "Porco Rosso"

Un aviateur en action

Yusaku, Aki, Tensha et Shizuka la soeur de Yusaku