16/08/2026
Crossing the Japan Alps on public transit?! (Part 1)
Did you know you can cross the majestic Japan Alps using ONLY public transportation?
Join me on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
[Today’s Route]
1. Bus from Shinano-Omachi Station (Nagano Prefecture) through the beautiful
countryside
2. Electric Bus from Ogisawa Station🚌
3. Arrive at Kurobe Dam—Japan’s tallest dam! (186m)
4. Walk across the dam & feel the insane power of the water discharge
5. Board the cable car (it was freezing inside even in summer!)🚠
Ride a cable car built at such a steep angle with nothing but stone surrounding me was a whole wild experience in itself!
[Next up]
Part 2 covers the ropeway ride all the way until our last stopToyama Station.
The ropeway views that literally took my breath away… stay tuned!
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And if you have any questions, drop them in the comments!