Tateyama Kurobe: A magical journey from snowstorm to clear skies

🌨️ I was slow when the reservation was opened, and I only got the ticket for the 4.16 11:30 departure to Ogizawa. Today I took a bus from Shinano Omachi to Ogizawa. The weather in Shinano Omachi was very good, but it started snowing halfway through the journey. We arrived at Ogizawa Station just after 10:30, so we spent 500 yen on the spot to change the time to 11:00 to go up the mountain. There was heavy snow all along the way, and it was all white and we couldn't see anything.
🏔️ The first stop is Kurobe Dam. All outdoor observation decks are closed and only the indoor observation deck is open. The second stop was Lake Kurobe, which required walking. The crosswind from the dam almost blew people down, so we had to walk to Lake Kurobe in a hurry. The third stop was Kurobe-daira. We took the tunnel cable car from Lake Kurobe up. There was a very large souvenir shop, a soba noodle counter, and a restaurant. When I arrived, it only received group guests, and all other observation decks were closed.
🚡 The fourth stop is Daguan Peak. We took the sightseeing cable car. It was still covered with white snow. After arriving, the outdoor observation deck was open. There was a snow cave where you could stand at the entrance to check in and take photos. The fifth stop is Murodo. Take the tunnel bus from Daikanbo. By the way, this section has been updated to electric buses made by BYD this year. There is also a poster commemorating the debut of the electric bus in the station. All activities in Snow Valley are suspended today. Murodo Station is very large. There are small shops, soba shops and meat buns on the first floor. The second floor is a souvenir shop, the front desk of Tateyama Hotel, a restaurant, and a coffee shop. Curry is served during lunch time. Another store on the north side, but it doesn't have many things. If you need emergency help, you can take a look.
❄️ You can leave Murodo Station freely, but there was a strong wind and snow in the afternoon. I had to crawl to get to Miguriga Pond. Soon after I arrived, the sky began to clear up, and then the clouds completely dispersed, and even the wind stopped. I was very lucky and saw the sunrise over Jinshan Mountain and the Blue Hour. I hope the weather will continue to be good tomorrow, so I can go to see the Snow Valley✌🏻

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Post by _NightHawk. | Apr 18, 2025