Travel along the Kurobe River on the Toyama Chihou and Kurobe Gorge Railways in Toyama Pref. The river provides water for farms, businesses and households. Upstream, the river has carved a deep gorge.

The Kurobe River feeds agricultural land.

A well-established inn has a hot spring overlooking the stunning fall colors.

Experience old farm traditions, stoking the fire in a hearth.

Groundwater from the Kurobe River is used to brew sake.

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