Tateyama is a town in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Its territory extends from the lowland countryside towards the high mountains of the Northern Japan Alps.
Murodō and Mikurigaike are prominent mountain sights in the town. Their high-altitude setting is separate from the lowland town centre. Tateyama visitor information describes the route and local sights.
Tateyama Station is the Toyama-side gateway to the Alpine Route. Check the official route operator for the current operating season and connections.
Travel beyond Tateyama Station towards Murodō uses the Alpine Route transport system; private cars cannot continue along that route. Mountain access is seasonal, so check the route operator before setting out.
The town includes the Toyama side of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, with mountain destinations such as Murodō and Mikurigaike. The settlement and municipal offices lie in the lower western part of the town.
References: Tateyama town geography; Tateyama town visitor information.
