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When I woke up, I am in another world in the sky.Rocked by the bus, when I woke up
there was another world in the sky
DIRECT ACCESS TO THE SKY
From Tokyo to the sky, in a single night.
Depart Tokyo, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro at night, and arrive at Tateyama and Murodo while you sleep.
Arrive in the morning at Murodo, the heart of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route at an elevation of 2,450 m. With no transfers, you can spend an entire precious day on everything from Murododaira, where rock ptarmigans roam and Mikurigaike Pond spreads out, to climbing the Tateyama Mountain Range and sightseeing at Kurobe Dam.
The fare rank (A–E) changes depending on the operating day. Please check the fare for your travel date on the reservation screen.
| Direction | Tokyo, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro ⇒ Tateyama, Murodo (outbound) | Tateyama, Murodo ⇒ Ikebukuro (return) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fare A | Fare B | Fare C | Fare D | Fare E | |
| To Tateyama Station | ¥18,000 | ¥17,000 | ¥16,000 | ¥12,000 | ¥11,000 |
| Midagahara to Tateyama (Murodo) |
¥19,000 | ¥18,000 | ¥17,000 | ¥13,000 | ¥12,000 |
※The onboard-payment fare is ¥20,000 outbound / ¥15,000 return.
※The adult disability discount fare is the same as the child fare.
Return (dep. Tateyama, Murodo)7/17(Fri)–10/12(Mon)
Toyama Chiho Railway / Choden Bus
Shinjuku, Ikebukuro Station East Exit
(Seibu: USB / Tokyu, Choden: power outlets)
July 2026
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※You can reserve up to one month in advance. Highlighted dates are operating days. Select a date to proceed to the reservation screen.
The Three Peaks of Tateyama (Mt. Oyama and others)
From Murodo as your starting point, head to Mt. Oyama, Mt. Onanji and Mt. Bessan. A popular traverse route where you can enjoy ridge walking at the 3,000 m class.
Mikurigaike Pond, Raichozawa
A walking course around the crater lakes and meadows spread across Murododaira. You may even meet a rock ptarmigan. Recommended for beginners too.
To Kurobe Dam
Travel from Murodo along the Alpine Route to Kurobe Dam. The spectacular sightseeing water discharge is a summer highlight.
These are the boarding bays for passengers boarding from the Tokyo area. The bus departs at night and arrives at Tateyama Station and Murodo the next morning.
Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit (Bay No. 3)
Departs from the highway bus boarding bay at JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit, Bay No. 3.
Shibuya (Shibuya Fukuras Bay No. 9)
Departs from the highway bus boarding bay in front of Shibuya Fukuras, Bay No. 9.
Shinjuku (Tokyu Kabukicho Tower Bay No. 1)
Departs from the highway bus boarding bay in front of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, Bay No. 1.
Ikebukuro Station East Exit (Seibu highway bus boarding bay)
Departs from the highway bus boarding bay on the Ikebukuro Station East Exit, Seibu Department Store side. This is also the drop-off point for the return.
These are the boarding bays for passengers boarding from the Tateyama and Murodo side. The bus departs Murodo and runs to Ikebukuro Station East Exit.
Murodo
The heart of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, at an elevation of 2,450 m. Departs 11:45 from the highway bus boarding bay inside the Tateyama Terminal.
Tengudaira / Midagahara
On the way from Murodo, you can board at Tengudaira (11:49) and Midagahara (12:00).
Tateyama Station
The Toyama Prefecture-side gateway to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Departs 12:48 from in front of Tateyama Station.
Ikebukuro Station East Exit (drop-off point)
The return service runs to the Ikebukuro Station East Exit, Seibu highway bus boarding bay (20:00 arr.).
| Timing of cancellation | Fee (per person) |
|---|---|
| Up to 8 days before departure | ¥660 |
| 7 days before departure to 1 day before departure | 30% of fare |
| On the day of departure | 50% of fare |
- The return service runs to Ikebukuro Station East Exit.
- The outbound departure and arrival times differ between Jul–Aug and Sep–Oct.
Now, off to another world in the sky.
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Direct bus from Toyama Station "Murodo Line"
Direct from Toyama Station to Tateyama and Murodo. A hub route to Kurobe Dam and the Tateyama Mountain Range.
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