April–JuneYuki no Otani Snow Wall Walk (Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route)
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Usually mid-April (the day the Alpine Route fully opens) to late June
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather Guide
Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Weather & What to Wear
Toyama, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Dam, Unazuki Onsen
The area stretching from Toyama City on Toyama Bay along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route — which passes through Murodo at 2,450 m before crossing into Nagano Prefecture — to Kurobe Dam and Unazuki Onsen. Temperatures are for Toyama City; up in the mountains, at places like Murodo, it's much colder than in Toyama City and the weather changes quickly.
- January low
- 0.2℃
- August high
- 31.4℃
- Max snow depth
- 40cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today12 PMSunny18°☂ 20%6–9m/s
- 3 PMCloudy19°☂ 20%6–9m/s
- 6 PMCloudy16°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 9 PMSunny14°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny13°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 AMSunny12°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 AMSunny11°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 AMSunny16°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 12 PMSunny19°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 3 PMSunny19°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 PMSunny17°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 PMCloudy16°☂ 0%3–5m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Cloudy, sunny at times20°/14°Observed: 14°☂ 20%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny20°/10°☂ 0%
- 10/24(Sat)Rain22°/14°☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times22°/17°☂ 80%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, brief rain19°/17°☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain20°/12°☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy16°/9°☂ 40%Reliability C
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
For Yuki-no-Otani
The Alpine Route usually opens fully in mid-April. You can walk through Yuki-no-Otani, the snow walls on the Murodo plateau, from mid-April to late June.
For Kurobe Dam's water discharge
The sightseeing water discharge runs every year from June 26 to October 15. In summer you can also see alpine flowers around Murodo.
Climate
Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3℃ | 0.2℃ | 259mm | 40cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Feb | 7.4℃ | 0.1℃ | 171.7mm | 39cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Mar | 11.8℃ | 2.6℃ | 164.6mm | 10cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Apr | 17.6℃ | 7.4℃ | 134.5mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 22.7℃ | 12.9℃ | 122.8mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jun | 25.7℃ | 17.7℃ | 172.6mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 29.8℃ | 22.1℃ | 245.6mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 31.4℃ | 23.2℃ | 207mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 27.0℃ | 19.1℃ | 218.1mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 21.6℃ | 13.1℃ | 171.9mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 15.7℃ | 7.3℃ | 224.8mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 9.5℃ | 2.5℃ | 281.6mm | 23cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
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Seasons
Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayApril highs in Toyama City are around 18°C. The Alpine Route opens in mid-April, but Murodo is a world of snow, so you'll need winter clothing and sunglasses.
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Summer
Jun–AugAugust in Toyama City is hot, with highs around 31°C. It's cool up in the mountains, but the weather can change suddenly, so bring rain gear and a long-sleeved jacket.
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Autumn
Sep–NovOctober highs in Toyama City are around 22°C. Murodo gets quite cold during the mountain autumn leaf season, so a down jacket is a good idea.
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Winter
Dec–FebThe Alpine Route does not operate in winter. Toyama City highs are around 6–7°C, and the average maximum snow depth in January is 40 cm.
Events
Events & festivals in Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
April–June
SeptemberCherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
RiversideMatsukawa River Cherry Blossoms
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Winter Scenery
Winter Scenery in Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Mountain & highlandAutumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Gorge🍁 Typical peak
Mountain & highlandTateyama Murodo and Midagahara
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Toyama
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Sep – Mid Oct
Attractions
Attractions in Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
ExperienceKurobe Gorge Railway (Torokko Train)
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
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.
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
🎫 Combo ticket
🎫 Combo ticketAlpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ 5 consecutive days (in 2026, usable from April 15 to November 10)
From ¥24,500
🚄 JR
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Plan Your Trip
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Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Toyama station; actual weather varies from year to year.
