TECHNICAL TOUR

At SynOre2026, we invite you to a truly exceptional tour - one that ventures deep into the heart of Japan’s mountainous marvels and cutting-edge infrastructure.

Scheduled Date: October 10 (Saturday), 2026
Participation Fee: 36,000 JPY (incl. tax)
Capacity: 40 participants.

- As the number of seats is limited, early registration for the excursion is strongly recommended.
- Please note that the tour may be cancelled if the number of applicants does not meet the minimum required number.

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, cutting across mountains rising over 3,000 meters, is a spectacular representative of Japan’s mountain tourism roads, where you can experience a fusion of nature and technology. Discover the Kurobe Dam, a monumental achievement hailed as a “20th-century engineering marvel,” realized through the massive placement of concrete, the transportation of vast amounts of materials, and relentless innovation under extreme natural conditions. built through relentless effort and innovation under extreme natural conditions. Its hydroelectric power stands not only as an emblem of renewable energy but also as a vital source of clean electricity for the advancement of green steel production.

The highlight of this journey lies beyond the tourist path: an exclusive visit to the state-of-the-art tunnel construction sites, normally closed to the public. Here you will encounter advanced excavation machinery and installation systems. These technologies have shaped not only tunnels but also the evolution of steel mills, blast furnaces, and port facilities across Japan, offering researchers fresh inspiration and new perspectives.

This is more than just a tour. It's a special opportunity to witness where the vastness of nature intersects with the challenges of human engineering. Take this opportunity to experience firsthand the impressive scale and engineering of this remarkable infrastructure.

Registration

For participants who have already registered for SynOre 2026

You can register for the excursion through the same system as abstract submission and participant registration for the conference.
1. Click here to log in to My Page.
2. Click Participant Registration
3. Select Registration Category
4. Choose your preferred course from the Option Menu.

For participants who have not yet registered for SynOre 2026

Please visit the registration page and complete your participant registration.
The excursion option can be purchased at the same time as the participant registration.

Accommodation

The tour will start in Toyama and conclude at Nagano Station. Please note that it will not return to Toyama.
The tour is scheduled to finish with sufficient time for participants to catch the last train to Tokyo, which departs around 10:00 PM.
For your convenience, please refer to the list of hotels located near Nagano Station.

Hotels around Nagano Station

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel	・1 min walk from the station ・Directly connected to JR Nagano Station underground passage
Dormy Inn Nagano	・1 min walk from the station
Nagano Plaza Hotel	・1 min walk from the station
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi	・2 min walk from the station
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano	・3 min walk from the station ・Directly connected to Station Building Midori

Other hotels around Nagano station

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel your excursion booking, the following cancellation fees will apply:
- Cancellations made 8 days or more before the excursion date: No charge
- Cancellations made 7 days or less before the excursion date, or no-shows: 100% of the participation fee