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Keyakidaira terminus (Kurobe Gorge Railway)

Japan, Toyama Prefecture

36.6969000, 137.6580000

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Overview

Upper terminus; walking trails give lineside angles back down the gorge.

Photography

When to Shoot Estimated

Best Months

Oct Nov

Photography Tips

Line runs late April to November; foliage peaks mid-October to mid-November. Full-line service resumes 1 October 2026.

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Access & Drone Info

Access

Difficulty Estimated

moderate

Reached by the railway itself. Full-line service to Keyakidaira resumes 1 October 2026.

Informational only, not legal or travel advice. Visa, permit, drone and access rules differ by nationality and site and change often, so confirm with the official authority (linked where shown) before you travel, shoot or fly.

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Restrictions Apply

↑ 150 m No night Registration req.

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) ↗ Full regulations →

Informational only, not legal advice. Rules change quickly — always verify with the managing authority before flying. Airspace authorization and land-owner permission are separate: clearance to use the airspace never grants permission to take off, land, or operate from the ground below it. Data last refreshed Jun 11, 2026.