Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 176.81JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Top things to do in Kurobe
€ 270.35
Kamikochi & Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Tour (From Tokyo)
English guided
Free cancellation
(179) • 2K+ booked
€ 260.19
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1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen
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English guided
Free cancellation
(7) • 50+ booked
€ 158.39
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(Summer/Fall only) Tateyama-Kurobe: Walking on the "Roof of Japan"
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(11) • 100+ booked
€ 186.65
€ 50.90
€ 259.05
Hotels in Kurobe
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€ 214.68
Feel Unazuki
Instant confirmation
€ 101.18
Hotel Aqua Kurobe (Aug 1, 2019 Reopened)
Instant confirmation
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€ 80.28
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€ 57.30
Reviews of Kurobe activities
Klook User
2026-05-23 05:56:08
"We had an amazing experience visiting Shirakawago and the Snow Wall! Everything was well organized, and the trip was smooth from start to finish. Shirakawago was absolutely beautiful with its traditional village scenery, and the Snow Wall was truly breathtaking — The atmosphere, views, and memories made this trip unforgettable. Thank you for the wonderful and great arrangement. Highly recommended! The break stops along the way were great, giving us time to rest, clean toilet stop, and make the trip more enjoyable. The accommodation was also very good — clean, comfortable, and pleasant after a long day of traveling.
Kwok *********
2026-05-30 08:16:53
The tour guide for this group was from Hong Kong. Sheila, our guide, was very thoughtful. She reminded us that the bus ride would be long and advised us to buy food at a convenience store to eat if we got hungry. The trip was very comfortable, and the tour bus was spacious with plenty of room, so it didn't feel crowded. Every 2 to 3 hours, there was a rest stop where we could buy snacks and use the restroom. On the first day, we visited Kamikochi. The itinerary was well-planned, and we got to see all the intended sights. The weather that day was perfect, neither too hot nor too cold. The scenery in Kamikochi is beautiful and well worth a visit; I recommend it to everyone. Our first night's accommodation was a hot spring ryokan in Hakuba Onsen. The buffet was delicious, with a wide variety of food. On the second day, we went to Tateyama Kurobe. Unfortunately, the weather was bad, and the Snow Valley was closed, which gives us a reason to visit again in the future. We returned to Tokyo around 7 PM after the trip concluded. Our guide, Sheila, also recommended some good restaurants to try in Tokyo. We followed her advice and went to a beef tongue restaurant, which was quite tasty. We are very grateful to our guide for providing us with such an enjoyable two-day, one-night trip.
Tsai *******
2026-07-26 14:31:47
We are very grateful to the tour group for still running the tour even though it was just my wife and me! Throughout the trip, our guides, Liam and Michael, diligently shared information about the attractions and helped us take photos! They also allowed us to experience the beautiful natural scenery of Kurobe Gorge and the unforgettable Shomyo Falls! We hope to have the opportunity to visit various historical sites and natural landscapes with the guides again in the future!
HAN *******
2026-10-23 04:27:05
The accommodation experience was impeccable! Located in the Kurobe Gorge hot spring area, it boasts a time-honored, authentic Japanese ambiance. The rooms offer direct views of the magnificent gorge scenery, and the open-air hot springs feature silky-smooth water in an elegant, relaxing environment. The meals carefully select local ingredients, and the kaiseki cuisine is exquisite and delicious. The staff members are warm and attentive, making this a highly recommended 5-star hot spring ryokan!
Kurobe at a glance
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What Kurobe is known for
Kurobe draws most bookings for Tours, followed by a quieter mix of activities through the year. Klook booking data shows demand is highly seasonal: November and December are the clear high season, while the first half of the year — particularly January through May and August–September — is much quieter. That means travellers can expect concentrated crowds and a lively atmosphere in late spring and early summer, contrasted with very peaceful months for slower sightseeing. Decide whether you want festival-style bustle or relaxed exploration. Based on Klook booking data.
Best time to visit Kurobe
Demand on Klook peaks in November and December, with November showing the strongest uplift versus a typical month; conversely January is the quietest month. Prices drift across the year and do not perfectly match demand: some months with low demand still show mid-range paid prices, while the priciest bookings were recorded in February. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for months with quieter demand; if you prefer the peak-season atmosphere, target November–December when activity is busiest.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Very quiet | AUD 439 |
| February | Very quiet | AUD 481 |
| March | Very quiet | |
| April | Very quiet | AUD 21 |
| May | Very quiet | AUD 24 |
| June | Busier than usual | AUD 24 |
| July | Quieter than usual | AUD 382 |
| August | Very quiet | AUD 381 |
| September | Very quiet | AUD 25 |
| October | About average | AUD 25 |
| November | Peak demand | AUD 24 |
| December | Peak demand | AUD 161 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Australia
Most Australian travellers who book Kurobe on Klook do so with about 16 days ahead planning, and the earliest planners also book around 16 days out, so treat your itinerary as a short-to-medium lead booking. Booking a little earlier pays in the peak months of November and December, when demand is much higher. Use Klook to lock in tours a couple of weeks before travel for peace of mind, and check availability sooner if you're travelling in peak season. These booking patterns are from Klook booking data and make it easy to plan without overcommitting.
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