“Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route “ Rising over 3000 meters above sea level, Mt Tate is one of Japan’s highest mountains. One of several peaks in the North Japan Alps that ascend to over 3000 meters, the dramatic alpine landscape is subject to heavy snow through winter. Often referred to as the ‘Roof of Japan’, towering wall of snow more than 20m high – is formed from April to June…the region is open to public from mid-April until mid-November
