Chubu

The roof of Japan.

Emerald green dam lake and snow-streaked mountains seen from the Kurobe Gorge Railway
Chubu · Guide

Kurobe Gorge Railway: Open Cars Over Emerald Water

Riding Japan's best little mountain railway from Unazuki Onsen: emerald dam lakes, a castle in the gorge, firefly-squid shabu-shabu at the ryokan — and the full line reopens October 2026.

Sep 1, 2026