There is a road in Japan between walls of over 60 feet of snow
Opened in 1971, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route runs through an area known as the “Roof of Japan” which has become a tourist attraction for good reason.
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, opened in 1971, has become one of the most impressive tourist destinations in Japan. This 23-mile road connects the cities of Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture with Ōmachi in Nagano Prefecture, passing through the Northern Alps, known as the “Roof of Japan.”
One of the most amazing features of this road is that during the winter months it is completely covered in snow, with accumulations reaching over 60 feet high in some sections. This is because the Tateyama area is one of the snowiest areas on the planet, which means the road is closed from November to April.
However, it is precisely in spring that this natural phenomenon becomes a unique attraction. A specialized maintenance team works for weeks to clear a third of a mile stretch, creating the so-called “Tateyama Snow Wall,” where tourists can walk between snow walls that can measure over 60 feet. This impressive snow corridor, located mainly on the Murodou Plain, attracts thousands of visitors every year, especially between mid-April and late June, when the trail is open to the public.
The experience of walking among these giant walls is unique and offers a spectacular view of the magnitude of the snowfall in the Japanese Alps. In addition, the bus tour allows you to appreciate the majesty of the snowy landscape from a different perspective.
This phenomenon, which combines extreme nature with human engineering, has made Tateyama Kurobe a must-see destination for those seeking natural wonders in Japan and/or snow lovers.