Kurobe Gorge

Kurobe Gorge (黒部峡谷, Kurobe-kyokoku) is a canyon near Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture, Japan.

Kurobe Gorge view from Kurobe Dam
Kurobe Gorge relief map

The Kurobe Dam in Kurobe Gorge is one of highlights of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. The area was designated the Chūbu-Sangaku National Park on December 4, 1934.[1]

Geography

Shimonoroka

Shimonoroka, or lower corridor, is the central Kurobe Gorge.

Shimonoroka can be accessed by using the Nichiden hodo (Nichiden Trail) or Suihei hodo (Horizontal Trail). These trails are very dangerous; they can be only 20–50 cm wide and lie 500 m above the riverbed. In October 2019, five people died on the trails.[2]

  • Okukane Bridge
  • Okukane Mountain
  • Kurobe Gorge in autumn

Kaminoroka

Kaminoroka means Higher corridor.

Access

The gorge can be accessed by the Kurobe Gorge Railway.

Attractions

See also

References
  1. "Chūbu-Sangaku National Park". Ministry of the Environment (Japan). Archived from the original on February 27, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
  2. 「北ア黒部峡谷下の廊下 10月5人転落死」富山新聞 2019年11月3日 23面


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