Mt. Kurobegoro is a 2,840m peak on the border of Toyama and Gifu Prefectures and one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. Its defining feature is the massive cirque (glacial valley) spreading below the summit, where the U-shaped valley carved by glaciers and alpine flower fields create scenery of outstanding beauty, among the finest in the Northern Alps. As a key point on both the Ura-Ginza Traverse Route and the Nishi-Ginza Diamond Course, it is beloved by many traverse hikers.
The trailhead is Oridachi. Take a bus from Arimine-guchi Station on the Toyama Chiho Railway. The same trailhead is also used for Yakushidake.
Access to the Trailhead
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Access to Trailhead
1. Going: Arimine-guchi Sta. → Oridachi
Take the Toyama Chitetsu Bus “Summer Mountain Bus (Arimine Line)” from Arimine-guchi Station to Oridachi, the trailhead for Mt. Yakushidake and the Kurobe headwaters area. A direct bus from Toyama Station is also available; reservations are required for all services (bookable from 1 month before departure, TEL +81-76-442-8122).
Operating period: mid-July to late September (daily service in peak season, weekends/holidays only otherwise; varies by year)
Travel time: approx. 60 min from Arimine-guchi Sta., approx. 2 hr 20 min from Toyama Sta.
Reservations: Toyama Chitetsu Ticket Center (TEL +81-76-442-8122, 9:00–18:00) or Hassha-Orai Net
※ For the latest 2026 season schedule and fares, please refer to the Toyama Chiho Railway official “Summer Mountain Bus (Arimine Line)” page (timetable and fare table provided as images).
2. Return: Oridachi → Arimine-guchi Sta.
Take the Toyama Chitetsu Bus “Summer Mountain Bus (Arimine Line)” from Oridachi to Arimine-guchi Station or Toyama Station. There are direct buses and transfer services via Arimine Kinenkan. For an onsen stop after your hike, get off at Kamedani Onsen (one stop before the station) for the Shirakaba Heights day-use bath.
Operating period: mid-July to late September (same as outbound)
Travel time: Oridachi to Arimine-guchi Sta. approx. 50 min, to Toyama Sta. approx. 2 hr
※ For the latest 2026 season schedule and fares, please refer to the Toyama Chiho Railway official page.
