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The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Traffic Guide—Check Out Every Ticket! Vol.2

Ticket Comparison

The Alpine–Takayama–Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass (5 days) and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Ticket (8 days) are both excellent choices for exploring the Alpine Route and surrounding areas, but they cater to different travel needs.
The 5-day pass is available exclusively to short-term foreign visitors (tourists on temporary stays) and offers a straightforward, fixed itinerary connecting Nagoya, Takayama, Matsumoto, and the Alpine Route. In contrast, the 8-day Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Ticket is open to all travelers—including Japanese citizens, foreign tourists, and foreign residents—and covers a broader area (extending to Kanazawa or Shizuoka) with validity through November 30. However, its routing rules are more complex, making it better suited for flexible itineraries.

For those prioritizing maximum flexibility, the one-way Tateyama Kurobe Option Ticket is also a great alternative. If your plans include Takayama, combining it with Nohi Bus routes can offer added convenience and savings.

Content Alpine - Takayama - Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass (5 days) Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Ticket (8 days)
Usage Period Apr.15 – Nov.10 Apr. 15 – Nov. 30 (excluding Apr. 27–May 6, Aug. 10–19)
Availability Dates 5 consecutive days 8 consecutive days
Nagoya - Shinano Omachi No limit on the number of rides or direction of travel. Can only be used one-way, but there is no limitation on the number of rides in Seba - Nakatsugawa, Matsumoto - Shinano Omachi.
Nagoya - Toyama No limit on the number of rides or direction of travel. Can only be used one-way, but there is no limitation on the number of rides in Seba - Nakatsugawa, Matsumoto - Shinano Omachi.
Alpine Route No limitation on the number of rides in Tateyama- Ogizawa No limitation on the number of rides in Tateyama- Ogizawa
Reserved seat 4 times 2 times
Place of purchase Online, in Japan, or overseas Purchase at departure station—cannot be purchased overseas
Who Should Buy this Ticket Overseas tourists All visitors
Price Adults: ¥24,000
Children: ¥12,000
Hida course: Adult ¥21,350, Child ¥10,790
Shirasagi course: Adult ¥25,640, Child ¥12,930

Summary

Looking forward your Tateyama Kurobe trip? Pick up one of these tickets and get started planning your trip now!