Journey through the breathtaking Japanese Alps on a 2-day adventure featuring the spectacular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route at 2,450 meters and the scenic mountain valley of Kamikochi at 1,500 meters. Ride a variety of unique mountain transport systems including the Tateyama Ropeway, cable car, electric bus, and visit the impressive Kurobe Dam. After a day of stunning alpine scenery, relax at a hot spring hotel in Hakuba.
Options
2 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
3 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
4 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
The Highlight
- Explore the breathtaking Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, reaching elevations of 2,450 meters
- Admire the stunning Mikurigaike Pond surrounded by majestic alpine scenery at 2,410 meters
- Visit two spectacular “Sky Terraces” built dramatically along steep mountain cliffs
- Discover Kamikochi, the beautiful nature area known as the Japanese Alps at around 1,500 meters
- Enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time to explore Kamikochi
- Stay overnight at Hakuba Himekawa (Tsugaike) Onsen, Resort Inn Marion Shinano or similar class hotel
The Experience
- Travel across the Japanese Alps from Ogizawa (Nagano) to Tateyama (Toyama) using 6 unique mountain transportation systems!
- Enjoy a spectacular 360-degree alpine panorama from the Tateyama Ropeway at an elevation of 2,316 meters!
Admire the stunning Mikurigaike Pond surrounded by majestic alpine scenery at 2,410 meters
Must-See Spot! Mikurigaike Pond & Daikanbo “Sky Terrace”
- The calm surface of Mikurigaike Pond beautifully reflects the surrounding majestic mountains, creating a peaceful and breathtaking scene. It is also famous as a spot where visitors have a high chance of seeing the rare rock ptarmigan.
- Located at an elevation of 2,410 meters, Mikurigaike Pond can be reached in about a 10–15 minute walk from Murodo Terminal.
- The rooftop observatory at Daikanbo is dramatically built along a steep mountain cliff.
Visit two spectacular “Sky Terraces” built dramatically along steep mountain cliffs
- True to its name “Sky Terrace,” it offers some of the best panoramic views along the Alpine Route, including the Ushiro Tateyama Mountain Range, Kurobe Lake, and Tambo-daira Plateau.
- Wooden tables and chairs are available on the terrace, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Discover Kamikochi, the beautiful nature area known as the Japanese Alps at around 1,500 meters with 2 hours free time
- Enjoy free time surrounded by magnificent nature, including famous spots such as Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge!
Stay overnight at Hakuba Himekawa (Tsugaike) Onsen, Resort Inn Marion Shinano or similar class hotel
Equivalent Class Hotels
- Sun Plaza Tsugaike / Grand Jam Tsugaike / Goryukan / Cerulean Alpine / Bell Heart / Oak Forest / Villa Skore Hakuba / Hakuba Alps Hotel / Hakuba Happokan / Hakuba Eskina / Sunrise Tanne / Belle-Cour Inomata / Espoir Misawa / Hakuba Seiyokan Ougiya / Hakuba Mountain Hotel / Hakuba Hotel Hananosato / Hotel Keyaki no Ki & Nire no Ki / Hosonokan / Hotel Stelle Belle / HOTEL HAKUBA GORYU BASE / Oka no Ue Hotel
Accommodation will be at Hakuba Tsugaike Onsen Resort Inn Marion Shinano or a similar class hotel. Your hotel information will be sent by email approximately 5 days before departure.
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Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Opening hour:10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office, handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Dinner
- 07:30Umeda (meeting 7:15, departure 7:30)
- Kamikochi (Free walk in the great outdoors such as Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge♪/About 120 minutes) ※Lunch will be free lunch at SA or Kamikochi.
- 18:55Hakuba Tsugaike Onsen Resort Inn Marion Shinano or equivalent class (arrival around 18:55) ※ Stay at a hotel with hot springs in the Hakuba/Tsugaike area! ※ Dinner will be served at the hotel.
- Include: Breakfast
- 07:00Hotel (departs around 7:00) ※ Breakfast starts around 6:20, but if the Alpine Route is crowded, it may be served as a boxed lunch.
- <Bus> ↓ Ogizawa Station ↓ <Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus> ↓ Kurobe Dam
- <Walk/Walk on top of the famous Kurobe Dam! ＞ ↓ Kurobeko Station ↓ <Kurobe Cable Car> ↓ Kurobehei
- <Tateyama Ropeway/Enjoy the spectacular view! ＞ ↓ Daikanbo ↓ <Tateyama Tunnel Trolley Bus/Retired this season! Last chance to ride the trolleybus! ＞ ↓ Murodo (2450m above sea level! Enjoy the spectacular view of nature!/About 60 minutes)
- <Tateyama Kogen Bus> ↓ Bijodaira ↓ <Tateyama Cable Car> ↓ Tateyama Station ↓ Tateyama Arupen Village (shopping/approx. 20 minutes)
- 20:20Umeda (arrived around 20:20)
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
- This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
- Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus
- The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
- The hotel departure time on Day 2 is tentative and may be earlier than scheduled. In such cases, breakfast may be provided as a boxed meal.
- When traveling through the Alpine Route, luggage may either be carried personally or left on the bus. The bus will transport luggage to Tateyama Station. Please note that we are not responsible for any damage, theft, or loss of luggage in either case.
- Temperatures at Murodo and Kamikochi may fall below 15°C depending on weather conditions, so please bring warm clothing such as a jacket.
- Your hotel information will be sent by email approximately 5 days before departure.
- Heavy crowds are expected on the Alpine Route transportation systems during the Obon holiday period. As a result, arrival back in Umeda may be significantly delayed.
- Stay durations may be shortened and return times may be greatly delayed due to traffic or other conditions. Please note that the company cannot reimburse any taxi fares, accommodation expenses, or other costs caused by delayed arrival.
- This tour will operate with two drivers.
- Lunch on Day 1 will be at your own expense during a stop at a service area (SA).
- On November 4, Tateyama Alpen Village will be closed, so the stop will be omitted.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees. 8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.
- Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
- Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
- Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
- Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
- After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
- Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- For fruit-picking tours, please note that fruit is to be consumed only on the farm. Bringing it home in your own bag is strictly prohibited.
- If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 21 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, will charge 50%
