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Spring is approaching the Northern Alps; snow removal work is progressing rapidly on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route; the route is scheduled to open on April 15th.
A spectacular spring scene: the “Snow Corridor.” The towering snow walls on both sides of the road are breathtaking. The road, which seems to have been carved out of the snow, is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which opened on the 15th, making it possible to see the magnificent “Snow Valley” up close. Many tourists were there to see the awe-inspiring scenery, which is far taller than a large bus.
Tourist from Hong Kong: “It’s really amazing. I’ve never seen anything this high.” Tourist from Myanmar: “Very nice. Very good.” This year’s highest point of the “Snow Valley” is 12 meters. People were taking commemorative photos all around it.
Tourist from Thailand: “It’s a surprise for us. It doesn’t snow here. It’s about 40℃ in my country right now.” “It’s cold here.” A woman in a miniskirt from Hong Kong said… Tourist from Hong Kong: “It’s not cold. This is fine.” Children were also fascinated by the snow walls. [TV Asahi NEWS]
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, connecting Nagano and Toyama prefectures, has opened its entire length. Despite the unfortunate rain, Kurobe Dam was bustling with many tourists. An event to walk through the 12-meter-high “Snow Valley” also began.
