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2026-02-07

How to ride the Kurobe Gorge Scenic Railway? A Toyama departure transport guide that guarantees you won’t get lost after reading.

Kurobe, Shin-Kurobe, Unazuki, Kurobe-Unazukionsen… can’t tell these station names apart? Read this transport guide and you won’t get lost!

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Kurobe Scenic Railway transport quick guide: No more confusion between Kurobe and Unazuki station names!

When traveling to Toyama, the stunning Kurobe Gorge Scenic Railway is an absolute must. But while planning your trip, did station names like “Kurobe,” “Shin-Kurobe,” “Unazuki,” and “Kurobe-Unazukionsen” leave you totally confused?

How to get to the Kurobe Gorge Scenic Railway? A 3-step transfer guide

1.Departure: Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from JR Toyama Station to JR Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station

2. Transfer: After exiting the station, head to the opposite Shin-Kurobe Station and transfer to the Toyama Chiho Railway, then ride to the final stop, Unazukionsen Station

3.Arrival: After getting off, walk a short distance to reach Unazuki Station, the starting point of the Kurobe Gorge Railway. Time to hop on the scenic train!

Simple station name reference by travel order (feel free to screenshot and save)

Travel order Station name
1 Toyama
2 Kurobe-Unazukionsen
3 Shin-Kurobe
4 Unazukionsen
5 Unazuki

More Hokuriku travel recommendations

Besides Kurobe Gorge, Hokuriku has many other amazing attractions. If you’re planning your itinerary, we recommend checking out this video, featuring firsthand visits and transport tips carefully selected by our editor.

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