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Kurobe Gorge Railway (Torokko Train)

Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteMostly outdoorsAdvance tickets recommended
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Overview

Overview

A torokko (open-air) train running from Unazuki Onsen deep into the Kurobe Gorge. Full-line service between Unazuki and Keyakidaira resumed on October 1, 2026, and you can ride all the way to the Keyakidaira terminus during the operating season until November 30. From the windowless open cars, you can enjoy the beauty of the gorge and the views from the railway bridges.

Address
Kurobe Gorge Railway Unazuki Station, Kurobe, Toyama (5 min walk from Toyama Chiho Railway Unazuki-Onsen Station)
Closed
No service from December 1 to mid-April of the following year (FY2026 operations end November 30)
Time needed
About 80 min one way between Unazuki and Keyakidaira (about 3.5 to 4 hours including the round trip and time at Keyakidaira)
Official website
https://www.kurotetu.co.jp/
Official website (English) ↗
Highlights

Highlights

The views from the train are the highlight, including the red Shin-Yamabiko Bridge crossed right after leaving Unazuki Station, the emerald-green Lake Unazuki, and the Atobiki Bridge spanning a valley about 60m deep at Kuronagi Station. Mid-October to November is autumn foliage season in the gorge, and the trip to the Keyakidaira terminus takes about 80 minutes one way.

Hours

Opening hours

Operating season (FY2026)April 20 – November 30

Full-line service from October 1. No service from December to mid-April

Departures from Unazuki (October 1 – November 23)8:17–14:56

11 trains per day

Departures from Unazuki (November 24 – 30)8:17–14:14

9 trains per day

Same-day ticket salesFrom 7:40

Unazuki Station

Hours vary by day and season. Check the official website before you go.

Tickets

Prices & tickets

Unazuki – Keyakidaira (one way, adult)¥2,480

Standard car. Children ¥1,240

Unazuki – Kanetsuri (one way, adult)¥1,780

Standard car. Children ¥890

Unazuki – Kuronagi (one way, adult)¥830

Standard car. Children ¥420

Relax car+¥600 per ride

Car with windows and heating

Disability discount50% of the standard fare

Show a disability certificate. Also applies to one caregiver

Prices include tax and may change. Check the official website before buying.

🎫 How to buy tickets
  • →In FY2026, trips to Keyakidaira cannot be booked online, only by phone (0765-62-1011, 9:00–16:30). Trips to Kuronagi or Kanetsuri can also be booked online
  • →Reservations open 3 months before the travel date and close at 15:00 the day before. Same-day tickets are sold at Unazuki Station from 7:40
  • →You can ride with a same-day ticket without a reservation, but reservations are recommended in autumn foliage season
  • →From overseas, you can apply for trips to Keyakidaira via a dedicated form on the English website
  • →Child fares apply to ages 6 to under 12
  • →You need at least 20 minutes at Keyakidaira before your return train. Plan including your return trip
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Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓To ride to Keyakidaira, reserve in advance by phone. Online reservations aren't available (FY2026)
  • ✓The open standard cars get cold in autumn, so bring warm clothes or take a Relax car with windows (+¥600)
  • ✓About 80 min one way plus the return. Leaving Unazuki in the morning gives you plenty of time (the last departure is in the 14:00 hour)
  • ✓Use the toilet at Unazuki Station before boarding
Access

Getting there

Nearest station
  • Unazuki-Onsen Station (Toyama Chiho Railway)5 min walk
From major stations & airports
  • Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen): From the adjacent Shin-Kurobe Station, take the Toyama Chiho Railway to Unazuki-Onsen Station
  • Dentetsu-Toyama Station (Toyama Station): Toyama Chiho Railway Main Line to Unazuki-Onsen Station
IC cards
Transit IC cards, credit cards, and smartphone payments are accepted at the torokko station ticket counters
Getting back
  • By car, about 20 min from Kurobe IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. Unazuki Station parking has about 350 spaces; regular cars ¥1,000 for up to 6 hours (max ¥1,500 per 24 hours)
  • At Keyakidaira you can't go beyond the station building and visitor center, so don't plan time for walks there and book your return train in advance
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Crowds

Crowds & best time to go

Busy
Autumn foliage season (mid-October to November), Golden Week, Obon
Time needed
About 80 min one way between Unazuki and Keyakidaira (about 3.5 to 4 hours including the round trip and time at Keyakidaira)
Weather

Weather & what to wear

Spring

Service starts April 20. Around Golden Week, the open cars get cold in the tunnels, so bring a warm jacket.

Summer

It's cool in the tunnels. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent.

Autumn

Full-line service to Keyakidaira from October 1, 2026. Foliage from mid-October to November. Keyakidaira gets chilly, around 12°C in October and around 10°C in November.

Winter

No service from December to mid-April.

☂ Rainy days
The standard cars are open with no windows, so rain blows in. Bring rain gear or take a Relax car with windows
Heat
Protect yourself from the sun in summer. It's cool in the tunnels
Cold
From September, it can get cold in the open cars. A warm jacket is needed in autumn
What to wear & bring
Bring an extra layer in any season. There are no toilets on the train or at intermediate stations, so go before boarding
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Rules

Rules & what you can bring

  • !No pets (not even in cages, except assistance dogs)
  • !There are no toilets on the train or at intermediate stations, and no toilet breaks
  • !From October 2026, you cannot board or alight at Nekomata Station
  • !At Keyakidaira, you cannot go beyond the station building and visitor center
Facilities

Facilities & services

Lockers & luggage
Coin lockers at Unazuki and Keyakidaira stations (¥500, up to 80cm × 35cm × 48cm)
Payment
Credit cards, transit IC cards, and smartphone payments at stations. Online reservations by credit card only
Accessibility
You can board in a wheelchair (the Relax car is recommended since standard cars have no backrests). Disability discount available
Language support
The official website has an English version (with a reservation form for overseas visitors)
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Last checked: 2026-10-02

PRKlookKurobe Gorge Railway Torokko Train Round-Trip Ticket (Unazuki – Kanetsuri / Unazuki – Keyakidaira)Round-trip ticket valid for 30 days. Exchange the QR code for a ticket at the same-day ticket counter at Unazuki Station. Free cancellation before exchange. Can be upgraded to the Relax car for ¥600View