Japan Midokoro / Toyama Prefecture / Kurobe / Kurobe Gorge
Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture · Special Natural Monument
Kurobe Gorge
- Nearest stationKeyakidaira Station 6.2 km
- DesignationSpecial Natural Monument, Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Natural Monument, Place of Scenic Beauty
Kurobe Gorge (黒部峡谷, Kurobe-kyokoku) is a V-shaped canyon located at Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The Kurobe Dam in Kurobe Gorge is one of highlights of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
From the Wikipedia article “Kurobe Gorge” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kurobe Gorge. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Keyakidaira Station, 6.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Natural Monument, Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Natural Monument, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| More | Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kurobe Gorge?
- Keyakidaira Station. It is 6.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kurobe Gorge a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Natural Monument, Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Natural Monument, Place of Scenic Beauty.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Sennindani Dam: Yasu (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Mount Okukane: Yasu (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kurobe Dam: Raki_Man (CC BY 3.0), Tateyama Murodō: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Shōmyō Falls: kahusi (會話) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tateyama Sabō Erosion Control Works Service Train: Spinningcat at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
