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Your gateway to Tateyama & Murodo — and the iconic Kurobe DamDirect
Bus from
Toyama Station
"Murodo Line"
Direct access to Murodo at 2,450m — no transfers required. The perfect base for hiking the Tateyama range and visiting Kurobe Dam.
THE GATEWAY TO TATEYAMA & KUROBE
From Murodo, to Tateyama & Kurobe.
Standing at 2,450m, Murodo is the beating heart of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. A direct bus from Toyama Station delivers you to Murodo-daira — no transfers required — where ptarmigans roam and Mikurigaike Pond reflects the alpine sky. From here, climb the Three Peaks of Tateyama, hike Raicho-zawa, or follow the Alpine Route onward to Kurobe Dam.
| Adult | Child |
|---|---|
| ¥6,000 | ¥3,000 |
※Direct service between Toyama Station and Murodo only.
Aug 29 (Sat) – Oct 12 (Mon) Weekends & public holidays only
July 2026
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※Bookings can be made up to 1 month in advance. Highlighted dates indicate operating days. Your drop-off stop can be selected on the booking page.
▶ From Toyama Station to Murodo (Outbound)
| Toyama Sta. (South Exit, Stop 2) |
Midagahara | Tengudaira | Murodou |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dep. 6:30 | 8:40 | 8:55 | Arr. 9:00 |
※There is no restroom on board. No rest stops on the outbound service to Murodo.
▶ From Murodo to Toyama Station (Return)
| Murodou | Tengudaira | Midagahara | Toyama Sta. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dep. 14:30 | 14:45 | 14:55 | Arr. 17:00 |
※No restroom onboard. The return service to Toyama Station includes a rest stop at Alpen Mura.
Fare: Toyama Sta. ⇔ Murodo Adult ¥6,000 / Child ¥3,000 (one way)
Three Peaks of Tateyama (Mt. Oyama & more)
Set out from Murodo to Oyama, Onanjiyama, and Bessan — a classic traverse along a 3,000m-class ridgeline, popular among seasoned hikers.
Mikurigaike Pond & Raicho-zawa
A scenic walking course through the crater lakes and alpine meadows of Murodo-daira. Ptarmigans can often be spotted along the way — perfect for beginners and experienced hikers alike.
On to Kurobe Dam
Continue along the Alpine Route from Murodo to the iconic Kurobe Dam. The spectacular summer water discharge is not to be missed.
Toyama Station (South Exit, Stop 2)
A short walk from JR Toyama Station and Toyama Chiho Railway's Dentetsu-Toyama Station. Buses depart from South Exit Stop 2.
Murodo
At 2,450m, the heart of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route — a base for hiking the Three Peaks of Tateyama, exploring Mikurigaike Pond, and continuing to Kurobe Dam.
| Cancellation Timing | Fee (per person) |
|---|---|
| At booking – 12 days before departure | ¥660 |
| 11 – 9 days before departure | 20% of ticket price |
| 8 – 2 days before departure | 30% of ticket price |
| Day before – 2 hours before departure | 50% of ticket price |
| Within 2 hours of departure | 100% of ticket price |
- Reservations required. Simple booking available up to 1 month in advance.
- Service may be suspended due to weather conditions or restrictions on the Tateyama Toll Road.
- No restroom onboard. No rest stops on the outbound service to Murodo.
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