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

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.

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