Travel in Toyama · 富山県
Murodo · 室堂
Murodo · 室堂
At Murodo, the terminal's rooftop exit leads outside to the mountain scenery of Murododaira. Reach it from Toyama by railway, cable car, and highland bus. The terminal also has restaurants and shops.
Set aside a day here to leave the city for the mountains. Choose your walking route according to mountain weather and local guidance.
Visitor information
Address
〒930-1414 富山県中新川郡立山町芦峅寺室堂
Murodo, Ashikuraji, Tateyama-machi, Nakaniikawa-gun, Toyama 930-1414, Japan
Location on the mapAdmission
The regular Dentetsu-Toyama–Murodo round-trip fare is ¥10,220 for adults and ¥5,110 for children ages 6–11; the official fare guidance lists children under 6 as free. The adult fare took effect April 15, 2026. It covers railway, cable car, and highland bus travel to Murodo and back by the same route, excluding the Kurobe Dam and Ogizawa sections. Limited-service or reserved-seat supplements, meals, and lodging are extra.
Opening hours
The planned 2026 Alpine Route season is April 15–November 30. This is the mountain transport operating season, rather than opening hours for the Murodo area. Outside it, this round-trip itinerary does not apply. Timetables vary by season and between weekdays and weekends; weather, safety conditions, or crowds may cause suspensions or changes. Check the timetable for your travel date for both the outbound journey and final return connections. The Snow Wall viewing season is separate.
What to see at Murodo · 室堂
Step out from the terminal to Murododaira
Murodo Terminal's rooftop exit leads to Murododaira. After enjoying the mountain scenery, return to the same terminal for restaurants or shops. Meals cost extra beyond transport.
How to get to Murodo · 室堂
Take a Toyama Chiho Railway train toward Tateyama from Dentetsu-Toyama Station and get off at Tateyama Station. Ride the cable car to Bijodaira, then transfer to the highland bus for Murodo. Return by highland bus to Bijodaira, cable car to Tateyama Station, and train toward Dentetsu-Toyama. Leave time to collect tickets and transfer between your arriving train and your reserved departure from Tateyama.
Timetable effective April 15–November 3, 2026 Return timetable for April 15–November 3
Visit tips
Check your reserved departure station
For WEB tickets, register an account and select your travel date, segment, one-way or round-trip journey, and departure time. On the Toyama side, the booked time is the departure from Tateyama Station. Do not confuse it with the railway departure from Dentetsu-Toyama. During busy periods, guidance calls for arriving at the departure station at least 30 minutes early and collecting tickets at least 15 minutes before departure.
WEB ticket guidance Timetable effective April 15–November 3, 2026
Choose connections all the way back to Toyama
Return to Murodo Terminal before your highland bus departure. Transfer from the bus to the cable car to reach Tateyama Station, then take the local railway toward Dentetsu-Toyama. The last mountain departure alone is not enough; check connections through the local railway. Final mountain connections run earlier in November.
Return timetable for April 15–November 3 Return timetable for November 4–30
Check ticket sales for your travel date
WEB ticket sales periods, deadlines, and available departures vary by season and product. Select your date and departure segment from Tateyama to check availability and remaining seats. If tickets are not on sale for your date, consult the same-day ticket guidance.
Questions about Murodo · 室堂
Can a Murodo round-trip ticket take me to Kurobe Dam?
The Dentetsu-Toyama–Murodo round-trip ticket excludes the onward sections to Kurobe Dam and Ogizawa. It returns from Murodo by the route you took up. For Kurobe Dam, choose a ticket covering the segments you will travel.
Official fares by section Official fare PDF effective April 15, 2026
Is the Snow Wall open throughout the Alpine Route season?
The Snow Wall has a separate viewing season, so it is not available on every Alpine Route operating day. Check viewing information for your travel date together with weather-related service suspensions and local restrictions.
Operator notice of planned 2026 operating period 2026 Alpine Route timetable
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- Official fares by section ·
- Timetable effective April 15–November 3, 2026 ·
- Official fare PDF effective April 15, 2026 ·
- 2026 Alpine Route timetable ·
- Return timetable for November 4–30 ·
- Operator notice of planned 2026 operating period ·
- Return timetable for April 15–November 3 ·
- WEB ticket guidance ·
- 2026 products and November sales conditions ·
- Murodo terminal, rooftop, and dining guidance ·
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