KUROBE, Toyama Prefecture Kurobe Gorge Railway Co. said it will partially operate its mountain sightseeing trolley train along the Kurobegawa river from April 20.
A trail through ‘hellish’ volcanic landscapes in Japan’s Northern Alps is being restored by the son of its builder to honour his dying wish. Kei Ito has crowdfunded US$100,000 for the project.
Kei Ito, who runs a mountain villa in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, has been toiling to restore a legendary hiking trail celebrated for providing access to "hellish" landscapes that are on many adventure seekers' dream lists.