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Mikurigaike Pond
御蔵池Toyama · Chubu
Mikurigaike Pond is a stunning alpine lake located in the Northern Japan Alps, known for its crystal-clear waters and picturesque mountain backdrop. The area is a popular spot for hiking and photography, especially during the autumn foliage season.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.6· 1,243 reviews
- Opening hours
- Seasonal — see below
- Nearest station
- Kurobedaira Station
- Website
- info-toyama.com/spot/31017
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Closures
- Seasonal: open 15 April – 30 November, closed entirely 1 December – 14 April.
Note
- Monday: Open 24 hours (in season only — 15 April – 30 November)
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours (in season only — 15 April – 30 November)
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours (in season only — 15 April – 30 November)
- Thursday: Open 24 hours (in season only — 15 April – 30 November)
- Friday: Open 24 hours (in season only — 15 April – 30 November)
- Saturday: Open 24 hours (in season only — 15 April – 30 November)
- Sunday: Open 24 hours (in season only — 15 April – 30 November)
Closures
- Reached only via the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which shuts for the snow season; the route is also closed to private vehicles for its whole length year-round.
Note
- The operator publishes the 2026 season as "2026.4.15 - 11.30"; the 2027 opening date is not yet published — re-check alpen-route.com.
- In season it is an open-air alpine pond with no gate and no admission; the walk in is roughly 15 minutes from Murodo.
How to get there
From Nagoya Station · ~5h 5m by car
Tags
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