Escape to the Japanese Alps on a 2-day journey featuring breathtaking mountain scenery, a relaxing stay at Hirugami Onsen, and a buffet dinner with over 60 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes.
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The Highlight
- Ride the Komagatake Ropeway to 2,612m, Japan's highest ropeway station.
- Admire spectacular alpine views at Senjojiki Cirque and the SO・RA・TO・KI Sky Terrace.
- Walk across the scenic Tenryukyo Bridge "Sora Sanpo" overlooking the Tenryu River.
- Stay overnight at Hirugami Onsen Yunotari no Sato Inaka, famous for its soothing hot springs.
- Enjoy a buffet dinner with over 60 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, including crab legs.
- Relax in one of the hotel's 19 indoor and outdoor baths.
- Travel comfortably on a spacious coach with an onboard restroom.
The Experience
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Japanese Alps on this relaxing 2-day bus tour from Osaka. Ride the Komagatake Ropeway, which climbs to an elevation of 2,612 meters, and enjoy spectacular panoramic views from Senjojiki Cirque, one of Japan's most beautiful alpine landscapes. Visit the newly opened SO・RA・TO・KI Sky Terrace, completed in 2023, where you can admire sweeping views of Senjojiki Cirque and Mt. Hoken.
Experience the scenic Tenryukyo Bridge "Sora Sanpo", a skywalk offering stunning views of the Tenryu River gorge and surrounding mountains.
Spend the night at Hirugami Onsen Yunotari no Sato Inaka, a renowned hot spring resort famous for its silky "beauty bath" waters. Relax in the hotel's 19 different baths before enjoying a generous buffet dinner featuring more than 60 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, including unlimited crab legs freshly prepared in the open kitchen.
Information about Tour Place of departure and destination: From OSAKA to NAGANO Number of days of travel: 2 days Means of transportation: Bus Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent Meal(s): 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner Minimum number of passengers to operate. 20 Number of GUIDE：1
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.
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Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Dinner
- 08:15Meet at Umeda (8:15 AM) and depart at 8:30 AM.
- Visit Moto-Zenkoji Temple, believed to be the original home of the principal Buddhist statue before it was moved to Zenkoji Temple in Nagano (approx. 50 min).
- Walk across Tenryukyo Bridge "Sora Sanpo", offering panoramic views of the Tenryu River gorge (approx. 50 min).
- 16:00Arrive at Hirugami Onsen Yunotari no Sato Inaka around 4:00 PM. Relax in the hotel's 19 hot spring baths. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner with over 60 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, including crab legs. Overnight at Hirugami Onsen.
- Include: Breakfast
- Breakfast at the hotel. Depart the hotel around 8:00 AM.
- Transfer to Suganodai, then board a local bus to Shirabidaira Station.
- Ride the Komagatake Ropeway to Senjojiki Station, Japan's highest ropeway station.
- Explore Senjojiki Cirque and enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time to admire the alpine scenery and visit the SO・RA・TO・KI Sky Terrace.
- Descend by ropeway and local bus back to Suganodai.
- Stop at Komagane Farms for shopping (approx. 30 min).
- 18:25Return to Umeda, arriving at approximately 6:25 PM.
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).
- Eligibility: This tour is not valid for Japanese nationals. It is available to overseas tourists only.
- 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.
- This tour will continue to be available after the Super Summer Sale 2026 promotion ends.
- The best time to see the autumn foliage at the Komagatake Ropeway is typically from late September to mid-October. Peak colors may vary depending on weather and temperature conditions.
- Guests traveling in an odd-numbered group may be required to share bus seats with other passengers.
- Traffic conditions may reduce the time spent at sightseeing locations.
- An additional JPY 2,200 facility admission fee applies to infants and must be paid directly at the hotel on the day of the tour.
- Depending on weather and visitor numbers, there may be a 1–2 hour wait to board the Komagatake Ropeway.
- Due to congestion, the time available at Senjojiki Cirque may be shortened.
- If the Komagatake Ropeway is suspended due to weather or other operational reasons, the equivalent group fare for the ropeway will be refunded. About the Onboard Restroom
- By Japanese law, all passengers must wear seat belts while the bus is in motion.
- For safety reasons, please use the onboard restroom only when conditions allow, as moving around the bus while it is traveling may increase the risk of accidents.
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.
- 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%
