Kurobe Gorge Railway

黒部峡谷鉄道

Kurobe Gorge is a deep valley carved through the Northern Alps in Toyama. The Kurobe Gorge Railway starts in Kurobe City and is a popular way to see the gorge. Visitors ride the train to enjoy the river and mountain scenery.

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Visitor information

Getting there: About 1 hour by car or taxi from Toyama Airport.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Address: 11 Kurobe Kyokoku-guchi, Kurobe City.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Regular cars are open with no windows, and the gorge can be chilly even in summer, so bring a jacket.
The full line takes about 1 hour 20 minutes one way, but in the 2025 season trains ran only between Unazuki and Nekomata. Check the current section before planning prayer times.
At Kuronagi Onsen along the line, the large open-air bath by the river is mixed-gender; there is also a women-only open-air bath and indoor bath.
Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Toyama and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.