A construction route running through the underground of Kurobe Gorge will open as a sightseeing tour from 2 October, presenting the history of wartime power development on the Kurobe River. The route covers an elevation difference of 900 metres and a distance of approximately 18 kilometres using five vehicles.
A single route running through the underground of Kurobe Gorge, a remote area of Toyama Prefecture, will open as a sightseeing tour from 2 October. It is a construction route built during and after the war for power development on the Kurobe River.
The section being opened uses five vehicles, covers an elevation difference of approximately 900 metres and extends for approximately 18 kilometres. Its use for tourism is expected to begin in the future.
The route’s opening has been described as having a historical background connected to wartime power development. The opening is expected to make it possible to experience the area’s history and natural scenery at the same time.