Omachi
About Omachi
Located in the northwest of Nagano prefecture, between the Matsumoto plain and Hakuba lies the city of Omachi. 3000m highmountains of the Northern Alps lining the west of Omachi give rise to its reputation as “The Number One Town of the Northern Alps”.
The city’s elevation is about 700m above sea level. With 3 natural “Nishina Lakes” reflecting the mountains, an artificial lake createdby Kurobe Dam, and blessed with an abundance of hot springs, Omachi is endowed with a geography suited to mountain tourism
throughout the 4 seasons. Omachi is also known as the entrance to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

http://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp/english/

Tateyama
Kurobe Alpine
RouteExperience stunning vistas and unique landscapes as you
travel over, above, and even under the majestic Mt. Tateyama.
Stop off to enjoy a stroll through flower filled meadows or
steaming volcanic valleys.

Snow Corridor
Tateyama has some of the heaviest snowfalls in the world. An
average of 7 m accumulates every year. In heavy years up to 20 m
can accumulate! That’s as high as a 10 story building! You can walk
500 m between the walls of snow and enjoy sledding in April. You
can also watch the snow being removed from the road. Impressive

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is approximately 100km long, and passes through theNorthern Alps to join Omachi with Toyama. From the Ogisawa entrance on the Omachiside, a trolley bus, an underground cable car ropeway, and other transportation options canconcert you to the route through the central area towards Murodo.
People have been so moved by the 360-degree panoramic view that they have been struck
speechless.
For the period starting from the opening of the route in April until late May, you can walkunder walls of snow close to 20 meters in height for much of the time.
The route opens from April 16th to November 30th.

views can be seen just after the road is opened at the end of April
until May. After June the walls of snow become shorter but somesnow remains even in August. You can play in the snow

Toyama Chiho
Railroad

30minsHokuriku Shinkansen
Unazuki
Kurobe Unazuki Onsen
Onsen Kurobe Gorge

JR Takayama
LineToyama Airport
Dentetsu
Toyama Station電鉄富山駅
Information
Coffee shop
Restaurant

Tateyama
Highland Bus

7mins

60mins

JR Toyama
StationTateyama
Cable Car

Shin Kurobe

Unazuki
Katsuradai
977m

475m

2450m

Keyakidaira
ShomyoFalls

BijodairaTateyama
Station20mins

2300m
1930m

Tengudaira
天狗平

Midagahara
弥陀ヶ原

美女平

立山駅

Observation deck
Coin lockers

Six Japanese Number Ones

Murodo Station（2450ｍ）
Highest station in Japan
Mikuriga-ike Hot Spring
Highest hot spring in Japan

Daikanbo

Kurobedaira

Mikurigaike (pond)

Outstanding view from the second
floor and observation deck atop
the station. A wide panoramaof the Japan Alps and the lakeformed by Kurobe Dam.
Harinoki Daisekkei, one of 3 snow
corridors in Japan where snow
remains even in summer. Mt.
Kashimayarigatake (2889 m), oneof Japan’s 100 famous mountains,is also visible from here.

There is a garden as you exit thestation, surrounded by the scenic
mountain range and Kurobeko(lake). The botanical garden
displays high altitude plants.

One of the most picturesque spots for a stroll at Murodo. Thisis a crater lake of Tateyama Volcano. From June you can see
the peak of Mt. Tateyama reflected in the cobalt blue surfaceof the pond. This pond was called “a kitchen pond for god” andits water was used to cook meals for the god residing on themountain. This area is home to many rare alpine plants and“Raicho” birds can be seen hiding in the pine bushes.

Dam Observation Deck
Climb 220 stairs to see the finest view ofthe dam. Also a great view of the waterdischarge. 10 tons of water shoot outof the dam every second producing abeautiful rainbow.

Kurobe Dam

Monument to Workers who Lost
Their Lives during Construction

Kurobe Cruise Ship“Garbe”

A monument to the 171 workers who lost theirlives during construction of the dam.

The highest sailing pleasureboat in Japan (1448 meters).
The scenery of Lake Kurobe
and the view of the Alps
reflected on the sur faceof the water here are justbeautiful.

KurobeDam Sta

The highest dam in Japan

Kurobeko Sta(186 m) was a historicallydifficult construction

Wa l k i n g Pat haround the Lakeproject.

There is a boardwalk
across the suspension
bridge to the south of the“Garbe” boarding point.

You can see impressive
plumes of high pressure
water being discharged

Dam Rest House (Restaurant)

from the dam between
June 26th and October
15th.

Water discharge
observation deck

New observation area

Wheelchair accessobservation space

Co m e h e re to s e e t h ewaterdischarge up close.

E n j oy v i e ws o f t h e d a m a n d
Tateyama mountains while youeat.
We recommend the Kurobe DamCurry, a lake of delicious currybehind a dam of rice

Kurobe spring water
Cool and delicious mineralwater even in mid summer.

Autumn foliage: October

A return ticket is cheaper
than two one-way tickets.

Tateyama
Ropeway

10minsKurobeCable Car

7mins

5mins

Kanden Tunnel
Trolley BusLocal Bus

16mins40minsTime required

Tateyama Tunnel
Trolley Bus

Child fare is half price.
Please take note of the following
when using the Alpine Route
There are 1-3 services per hour for eachtransport link.
However, in peak season, there may be
additional services.
Additionally there are fewer services from
April 10th-15th and November 4th-30th.

15minsOn foot

Mt.Tateyama
3015m

See the timetable or official website formore details.

Mt. Akazawa-dake
2678m

The time of the last service depends onthe section and direction that you aretravelling.
Please be careful that you don’t miss thelast service.

2316m

Murodo
室堂

WiFi

Daikanbo

1828m

大観峰

WiFi

1470m

Kurobedaira

1455m

Kurobeko
黒部湖

Shomyo Falls

Highest waterfall in Japan

Tateyama Ropeway

Longest unsupported ropeway

Trolley bus

The only one in Japan

Kurobe Dam（186ｍ）
Tallest dam in JapanThe time of the next departure can beseen on the monitors at the ticket gate ofeach station.

1433m

黒部平

Kurobe Dam
黒部ダム

WiFi

Ogizawa

扇沢893mHinatayama
Kogen
日向山高原

JR Oito LineOmachi
Onsenkyo
大町温泉郷
WiFi

HakubaShinanoOmachi
信濃大町
MatsumotoHot Springs・Accommodations

As the Japanese saying goes, “Famous mountains have famous hot springs”, Omachi is host to some superb spas. First of all is the Omachi
Hot Spring Village. The snow melt of the Northern Alps flows down in clear streams, and along the Alpine line 16 hotels and traditional inns
feature hot spring bathing facilities. The beautiful forests of larch, red pine and birch covering the majestic mountain ranges of the Northern
Alps provide a backdrop to your experience here. The inns and hotels here are widely distributed, giving ample space for your body andmind to relax fully.
One famous hot spring is Kuzu Hot Spring. It is said that historically the hot spring has been under the control of a powerful family since theMiddle Ages. The water from this hot spring is reputed to have superior benefits for one’s health, and even now you can see the billows ofsteam rising from the shallows of the narrow valley. From spring buds, to the fresh green of new leaves, to the autumn colors and the snowcapped scenery of winter, each of the 3 lodgings have outdoor baths designed especially for viewing the changes of the seasons.

Lodgings

Omachi Onsenkyo

Located at the entrance to theAlpine Route, the Omachi Hot
Spring Village hosts a number ofhotels and Japanese-style inns
“Ryokan” featuring outdoor baths
for your bathing pleasure andrelaxation.
Kuzu Hot Spring is the oldest in
this area, with 3 separate lodgings
contained in a beautiful narrowvalley.
Resort hotels with hot springs arefound in Hinatayama Kogen along
the Alpine Route.

This is a hot spring resort village withmany traditional Japanese hotels. It isperfect place to take rest on the way
to or from the Alpine Route. The quietvillage, which lies in harmony withthe surrounding forest, also provides
entertainment for day visitors withthe bathing facilities, a foot hot spring,a sake museum where samples areprovided, the art museum of Utagawaha (ukiyo-e printing) that Van Goghloved, and other attractions.
Every Saturday night in February, fireworks and performances of Japanesedrums are shown as a part of “Omachi Snow Festival.”Three Nishina Lakes
The area around the “Three Nishina
Lakes” (Kizaki Lake, Nakatsuna
Lake, and Aoki Lake) is home
to many family-run lodges andwestern-style boarding houses.
There are also many lodging
establishments in the areas aroundOmachi train station, as well as theMiasa and Yasaka districts.

Miasa and Yasaka districts

Kuzu Onsen

Shinano Omachi Sta.

This is a hot spring hidden in the beautiful Takase Gorge. The three facilities
boast abundant hot water and offer the special experience of soaking inoutdoor baths with views of amazing fall foliage. Guests can enjoy the taste ofa variety of Japanese food including Japanese char, a kind of river trout, andedible wild plants. (Guests are hosted only in Japanese at all the facilities.)

OutdoorActivities,Experiences

Located at the foot of the Northern Japan Alps, Omachi is a great place to enjoy a variety of activities in the beautiful natural environment. It isalso easy to partake in a range of Japanese cultural experiences.

Rafting
Enjoy vigorously paddling your raft along the crystal clear rivers that flow down from theNorthern Japan Alps. Each trip lasts about half a day. (Available from May to October)

Washi Experience
Making washi (traditional Japanese paper) is one of the crafts
historically associated with this area. Produce your own postcard sized piece of washi in this unique experience. (Reservationrequired)
In 2014, “Washi – The craftsmanship of traditional Japanese
hand-made paper” was added to the Representative List of theIntangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Firefly Viewing Cruise

Local Sake TastingThis seasonal event on Lake Aoki is viewable from midJuly until late August. Cruising over the quiet waters ofThe Omachi Onsenkyo Sake Museum displays the tools andthe lake by the light of a lantern, it is possible to float

equipment

among the glowing lights of the fireflies. This is antraditionally

exclusive event that can only be seen from the lake.

used to produce
sake (JapaneseCanoeing

rice wine). You
can also enjoy

Cruise over the peaceful waters of neighboringlakes Kizaki and Aoki. Both kayaks and Canadiancanoes are available. (May to October)tasting locally
produced sake.

Cycling
Omachi has a diverse array of cycling courses as it hosted large-scaled cycling races in thepast: leisurely cycling around the Three Lakes of Nishina, enjoying impressive views of theNorthern Alps, challenging cycling on advanced courses, and others. Rental bikes are available atconvenient locations.

Samurai Experience
Housed in traditional Japanese architecture, thisexperience allows you to don Kendo-gi (traditional
garments worn when practicing sword technique).
While wearing the clothes you can enjoy taking picturesand relax like a samurai, drinking traditionally preparedgreen tea.

With the grandeur of the Northern Alps in thebackground, fall in love with Omachi’s winterseason while skiing and snowboarding thesilver slopes to your heart’s content.

Ski Resort

Kashimayari Ski Resort

Jigatake Ski Resort

Yanaba Snow Park

This is a full-scale ski resort with 22 courses,including a long 5-km downhill course. Various
winter activities such as snowshoeing can beenjoyed, and this resort is open at night fromlate December to mid-March.
A free shuttle bus is available from Shinano
Omachi Station and Omachi Onsenkyo.

This ski resort offers a popular ski slope
intended for children, and its gentle slopeswith wide visibility are excellent for families
with children and groups. It is 10 minutes away
by taxi from Omachi Onsenkyo, where you canrelax in hot springs after a day on the slopes.

This park's varied terrain makes it popular for
everyone from novice to expert skiers andsnowboarders. It also hosts a great view of Lake
Aoki. Access to the park is convenient. Thereis a JR Line station at the base, and Route 148
runs it as well.

Ame Ichi (Candy Market Festival)

Wi n t e r Fa n t a s i a —The Ame Ichi is a traditional festival held by local
stores. Storekeepers of theshopping street operate
stands for candies, sweets,
and other merchandise,
where you can meet andbuy from local people.

Omachi Snow FestivalExperience Kanjiki – Traditional
Japanese Snow Shoes
Walk and play around wearing “Kanjiki”,
one of the old-time necessities of life in
the snowy country.

This event is held in February eachyear.In addition to the events
mentioned below, a variety ofevents take place at various
locations in Omachi.
・“Dream Fireworks and SoundFestival” in Omachi Onsenkyo:
every Saturday
Visitors can enjoy thec o l l a b o r a t i o n o f O m a c h i ’s
traditional drum performancesand fireworks.
“Kashimayari Fire Festival” inKashimayari Sports Village: inearly February
The feature of this event is skierswith torches skiing down the hill
as well as a fireworks display.

Dining&Souvenirs

Upon a visit to Omachi, please enjoy the taste of Omachi created in its pure water and air. A large collection of historical crafts is also displayed.

Enjoy Local Japanese Cuisine
In 2013, “Washoku – Traditional Japanese Food Culture” was added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Local Sake in Shinano Omachi
In Omachi City, there are three sake breweries with long-established traditions.
Anywhere around the base of the Northern Alps, flowing spring water can be found. The originof this water is melted snow from the mountain peaks. Skilled sake brewers, “Toji” utilize this purecold water and sake rice grown in this water, and transform them into traditional sake with asweet elegant flavor. We proudly recommend Shinano Omachi’s local sakes, which are available
in various shops around the city.

Soba(buckwheat noodles)
When Japanese are asked toname Nagano Prefecture’s
famous food, most would
first list “soba.” Omachi is noexception, offering a numberof historical restaurants thatserve delicious soba.

AppleAt the base of Japan Alps, 600 to 750 meters
high in elevation, delicious apples are

Haiyaki Oyaki (dumplings withgrown in Omachi thanks to the differencein temperature between day and night,

fillings baked in ash)clean air, and abundant water. Many kinds of“Oyaki dumplings” are a local food of Nagano

varieties, are harvested from September

Prefecture, for which various vegetable fillings
such as nozawana leaves, sweet squash, dried
radish, or eggplant are wrapped in flour doughand baked. Especially, the oyaki baked in the ashof a fireplace is this region’s specialty.

apples, including Nagano’s original “Shinano”
to November. Selections include “Shinano
Sweet,” “Shinano Gold,” and “Fuji.” (Fuji isknown for its extended preservation quality.)

Niigata Airport

Niigata

SapporoNiigata Airport ICAccessHokuriku ShinkansenItoigawa IC Itoigawa

Matsumoto
FukuokaToyamaKanazawa Hgashi IC

Toyama IC

Joetsu Shinkansen
JR Oito Line

HakubaKanazawa Shinanoomachi
AzuminoTateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteNagano148

Toyama Airport

Komatsu Airport

Nagano IC

147

NaganoExpressway

Azumino IC
Matsumoto Airport

MatsumotoChuo Expressway

Komaki JCT

Osaka
International Airport(Itami)
Kyoto

Narita International
AirportFujioka JCT

Chubu Centrair
International Airport
Meishin
Expressway

TohokuExpressway

Joshin’etsu
Expressway

Okaya JCT

Hokuriku
Expressway

Kan’etsu
Expressway

Hokuriku
Expressway

Chuo Expressway

Nerima IC
Shinjuku
Hachioji IC

Higashi KantoExpresswayTokyo

JR Chuo Line

Shinagawa

Tomei
Expressway

Tokyo International
Airport(Haneda)

Maibara JCT

NagoyaTokaidoShinkansen

Expressway

Shin-Osaka

Express Train
Shinkansen

KansaiInternational Airport

Directions to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

Baggage Delivery

Upon exiting the station, there is a sightseeing guideboard in
multiple languages (see below).

Hotels in Unazuki Onsen
andToyama City

Hotel Tateyama
andMidagahara Hotel<Designated Hotels>
Check your baggage
at the front deskby 8:30 a.m.

Omachi City Association of Ryokans

Check your baggage
at the front deskby 8:00 a.m.

Accommodationin Omachi Onsenkyo

Dentetsu Toyama
StationBoarding point forthe bus for Shinjuku
Boarding point for thebus for Ogizawa andOmachi Onsenkyo

Boarding point for thebus for Nagano Sta

Alps Roman-kan
Reception counter for
Baggage delivery service

JR Omachi Station i

Check your baggage
at the front deskby 8:30 a.m.

Tateyama Station
Information Center

next to
JR Shinano-Omachi Station
Check your baggage
at the front desk
between 8:00 and 11:10（No reservation required）

Alps Roman-kan

Available until 10:00 a.m.
（No reservation required）

Free wi-fi spot

Bus tiket sales counterAvailable until 9:30 a.m.
（No reservation required）●

There is a charge of 1,230 to 1,750 yen per bag.
Your baggage should arrive between 15:00 and 17:00 the same day●Service period: 4/16~11/10●(maybe later depending on the destination.)(at Hotel Tateyama & Midagahara Hotel from early May to November 10th)←To MATSUMOTO

JR Oito Line

Tateyama Kurobe Service Co., Ltd., Alpine Porter Service
Phone +81-76-464-1788 / FAX +81-76-464-1033

To HAKUBA→
Tourist Information CenterAccess

By BusSHINJUKUSTATION

Tateyama Kurobe
Alpine Route(6 to 8 hrs)

JR Oito Line (1hr)

TOYAMAＯＧＩＺＡＷＡ

TOYAMA

Toyama Chiho
Railroad(1hr)

ＭＡＴＳＵＭＯＴＯ

Airport shuttle(25mins)
TOYAMAAIRPORTSTATION

JR Oito Line (1hr)

Airport shuttle(25mins)

TOYAMAＴＡ
ＴＥＹＡＭＡ

MATSUMOTOTOYAMASTATIONNAGOYA

JR Chuo Line,
Limited Express Shinano(2hrs)

FUKUOKA Fuji Dream Arlines (approx.90mins)
AIRPORTＡＩＲＰＯＲＴ

JR Chuo Line,Limited Express Shinano (2hrs)
JR Tokaido
Shinkansen(1hr)

Fuji Dream Arlines (approx.90mins)

ＭＡＴＳＵＭＯＴＯ

JR Chuo Line,Limited Express Azusa (2hrs 40mins)

CHITOSEAIRPORTSTATION

OSAKA

Express bus (1hr)

ＴTOYAMAＯＹＡＭＡ

NAGOYA

NAGANOＳＨＩＮＡＮＯ ＯＭＡＣＨＩSHINJUKU

By Airplane

JR Hokuriku Shinkansen (1hr 20mins)

Local Bus(aprrox.40mins)

ＳＨＩＮＡＮＯ ＯＭＡＣＨＩ

By TrainTOKYO

Expressway Bus Hakuba-Shinjuku Line (approx.4hrs)

Shinjuku Station
West Exit