Japanese graffiti at the Snow Valley of Tateyama Kurobe? Guide: It was a misunderstanding

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Are Taiwanese tourists lacking in manners? A netizen uploaded photos of Taiwanese travelers signing and graffitiing at the Snow Valley of Tateyama Kurobe, harshly criticizing the tourists for “bringing shame to Taiwan.” According to an actual inquiry with a guide from Ming Sheng Travel Agency, the Snow Valley of Tateyama Kurobe has an annual snow wall specially designed for visitors to graffiti on — it is not against local regulations.


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In Japan’s Tateyama Kurobe region, heavy winter snowfall often accumulates to over 20 meters in height. After roads are cleared by snowplows, classic snow walls are formed, attracting many visitors. Each year, numerous tour groups specifically schedule visits to the Snow Valley during this season.

Regarding whether graffiti is allowed in the Snow Valley, a guide from Ming Sheng Travel Agency explained that as the snow naturally melts in summer, the local authorities have indeed designated certain “snow walls” for visitors to graffiti on. The graffiti section of the Snow Valley is not very long, but it is open daily. Visitors drawing on the snow walls does not cause any damage to the area.