What this area is like
The Kurobe Gorge Railway runs small trolley trains from Unazuki Onsen into one of Japan’s deepest V-shaped gorges, over red bridges and past emerald water.
Plan your visit
Operating dates and the section open can change after landslides; check the railway’s notices.
Choose your next step
Places to see in this area
Kurobe Gorge Railway
Open-sided trolley trains running about 20 km up one of Japan’s deepest V-shaped gorges, from Unazuki to Keyakidaira, in about 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Access
- A short walk from Unazuki-Onsen Station (Toyama Chiho Railway).
- Hours
- Mid-April to November; closed in winter. Timetables vary by season.
- Fee
- Fares vary by section; the enclosed “relax” cars cost extra.
- Address
- 11 Kurobekyokokuguchi, Kurobe, Toyama
After a closure following the 2024 Noto earthquake, through service to Keyakidaira was scheduled to resume on 1 October 2026; check the official site for current operations.
How to plan your time here
- Unazuki Onsen is about 1 hour from Toyama by Toyama Chiho Railway, or 25 minutes from Kurobe-Unazukionsen (Shinkansen).
- Stay at Unazuki Onsen and ride the first train for the clearest views.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.