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Yuki no Otani

富山県

4.6

Tourist Information of This Area

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世界有数の豪雪地帯で楽しめる雪の壁

A 20-meter wall of snow that is created by removing snow with a depth of 20 meters. Otani has a lot of snow accumulation due to being a windblown area, and you can enjoy the snow wall during the spring snow removal period. Its height is impressive, and buses passing through it feel like toys due to the size difference!

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic Nature

Highlights

Point 1

The Snow Wall, Towering High

The world-renowned tourist spot, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, is a mountain sightseeing route that runs through the Northern Alps, a range of peaks reaching an altitude of 3,000 meters, connecting Toyama and Nagano. The highlight of spring to early summer tourism on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is the "Yuki no Otani" or "Snow Wall". The "Otani" near Murodo is a snowdrift, so it has an especially large amount of snow. The depth of the snow can exceed 20 meters, and the huge snow wall, which can reach a height of 20 meters, is created by removing snow from the road that passes through this "Otani". Its height is breathtaking, and the sightseeing bus passing through the gaps in the huge snow wall seems as small as a toy!

Point 2

Take a Walk in the "Snow Wall"

One of the highlights of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route's "Snow Wall" is the enormous snow wall that appears for a limited time, but the "Snow Wall Walk" is an event that you'll want to experience at least once in your lifetime. You can walk on one side of the pedestrian path that is opened as a passage for walking between the walls of snow, and you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery up close, which is as high as 20m. However, it's essential to prepare for the cold with warm clothing, gloves, hats, and sunscreen to protect against snow reflection and sunburn, as well as the expected crowds. It's recommended to visit in the early hours of the day.

Point 3

Enjoy Access with a Variety of Vehicles!

At the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, where private cars are restricted, there are various vehicles such as trolley buses, tram trains, ropeways, and cable cars. Therefore, accessing the "Snow Wall" requires transferring between public transportation. Especially, the "Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus" that connects Nagano Prefecture to Kurobe Dam and the "Tateyama Ropeway" that offers a panoramic view of Tateyama are sure to excite you not only with the scenic views along the way, but also with the experience of getting there by unique means of transportation!

Point 4

Experience Snow Play Unique to Tateyama

From mid-April to late May when the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is fully open, various snow play experiences unique to Tateyama are offered, including the popular annual event "Yuki no Otani Walk" (Snow Valley Walk). During this time, you can enjoy various attractions such as the limited-time snow promenade "Panorama Road" where you can overlook the Tateyama mountain range, an exhibition of snowplows indispensable for creating the "Yuki no Otani" (Snow Valley), the giant igloo "Yuki no Pocket" at the Daikanbo Station, and the "Snow Tunnel" where snow is removed in an arch shape along the passage to the observation deck. Let's enjoy the snow play experience of Tateyama through various attractions!

Point 5

Staying Overnight is Recommended for a Leisurely Trip

While it's possible to enjoy "Yuki no Otani" on a day trip, why not consider staying at the nearby accommodations for a more leisurely experience? The Murodo area, which is the highest point (elevation of about 2,450m) of the Alpine Route and hosts events including the "Yuki no Otani Walk" from spring to early summer, offers various accommodations. Additionally, there are accommodations available at the major transportation hubs of Oyama and Tateyama stations, as well as the natural hot spring "Mikurigaike Onsen," which is the highest source of hot spring water in Japan. It would be enjoyable to choose accommodations based on the purpose and preferences of your trip.

Access

Be aware of restrictions on driving your own car

There are two ways to access Yukinotani from the Toyama side depending on the season, and one way to access it from the Nagano side. Firstly, from the Toyama side, there is a method of taking the Tateyama Ropeway and Tateyama Cable Car, and a method of using the limited-time Tateyama Murodo Direct Bus. The former has transfers, but is considered cheaper with more options for round-trip travel times, while the latter has no transfers and allows for easy access, but has limited time at the destination. On the other hand, the method from the Nagano side is to take a bus, cable car, or ropeway from Oyama Station. The characteristic of this route is that you can enjoy the scenic views along the way, such as the quiet Kurobe Dam without tourist water and the stunning Tanbo Plateau during this season. Please try accessing it in a way that suits your travel purpose.

Recommended attire

Recommended Dress for Snowy Otani Walk Even in Early Summer!

The Snowy Otani Walk is held from mid-April onwards, but due to its high altitude, winter clothing is necessary. Until you arrive at the site, you may be surrounded by spring weather, and if the weather is good and sunny, you may not feel extremely cold despite the temperature. It's recommended to wear long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, and fleeces layered with thin down or windbreakers that can block the wind. As there is snow and ice, it's best to wear outdoor trekking shoes, but if you don't have them, wear shoes with soles that are as non-slip as possible. As the sunlight is very strong when it's sunny, be sure to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat to prevent snow reflection. Also, when taking a stroll, it's best to use a backpack that leaves both hands free, and as the weather changes frequently, rain gear such as a raincoat is better than an umbrella.

Basic Information

	Address	11 Bunazaka, Shimo-ashigara, Tateyama-cho, Nakaniikawa-gun, Toyama 930-1406
	Business Hours	9:30～15:00
	TEL	076-481-1500
	Web Site	https://www.alpen-route.com/enjoy_navi/snow_otani/

Average Review

4.6

5 Reviews

2024年5月2日訪問朝方の麓は雨模様だったので室堂行きは諦めていたのですが、富山駅から立山駅に行くだけ行ってみたところ案内所のライブカメラでは室堂辺りは超快晴☀️ではありませんか。直ぐにチケット買ってケーブルカーに飛び乗りました。長年の夢がまたひとつ叶いました。とても幸運でした。

観光ツアーで平日５月２日参加バスで室堂まで行きました。 30名以上のバス一台通行料金は52800円❗ １時間半の観光時間が与えられました。撮るが趣味なので、時間不足は感じましたが、基本雪の壁なので、考えて撮れば、ギリギリお土産物ゲット出来ました。車で行くなら、早朝着くようなプランが望ましいと思います。15時で雪の大谷ウォークは終わりになるので、じっくり楽しみたい方は、早めに到着しておくことをおすすめします。バスだったので、雲の中を通り抜けて、青空の雪の大谷が開けた時は感動でした。雲海も眺めらてうれしかったです。雪の大谷がはじまる早い時期が、高さもありますが、天候が良いと溶けて、高さが下がって行くようです。私の訪れた日は13mでした。雪が多い年は20mあるそうです。 13mでも十分高く感じましたが、やはりより高いほうが、行った価値と感動があると思われます。 5月日はみくりが池までは、雪もあって普通の靴では厳しく行けませんでしたし、観光ツアー時間では余裕がないので残念です。雪の大谷を歩くのは、普通のシューズで十分でした。雪にある場所もあるので、雪靴で行かれれば、みくりが池まで行けそうです。歩いたら暑く、軽い羽織るもので十分でしたが、室堂の天気や気温で、変わると思うので、軽いダウン程度は準備していくほうがリスク的には良いと思いますはじめてだったので、ワクワクと楽しい時間が過ごせました。室堂では、食べる店が少なく感じたので、食べるものは持参されたほうが、人も多いので良いかと思います。一番高い雪の地点まで500m程度は歩きますが、楽しすぎてあっという間に着いた気がします。その地点に案内が立ってますが、撮影する人が順番に並んで混雑していました。撮りたい場合は数十分並ぶ覚悟がいります。記念にはなると思いました。

2024-4-15初日に当日券で行きました。 14mの雪の壁は他所（八幡平や八甲田など）より圧倒的でした。車道だけでなく室堂の歩道の雪の壁も今まで経験した事がない高さでした。・雪の壁は日々低くなるので基本的に早く行ったほうが良い状態の雪の壁が見れます。・時間も早く行ったほうが人が少なくて良い。ただ、初日はオープニング式典があるので9:30から歩けます。・路面が凍っている所もあるので濡れている所は注意して歩きましょう。・当日券は良い天候の時に訪問できるのでオススメです。しかし、当然朝早くから並びます。（当日枠はかなりの数がある様です。）・前日から駅の近くの駐車場（無料）に停めました。トイレも近くにあって便利です。スーパーやコンビニなどは見当たりませんでした。・料金は大人往復7380円でした。

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