Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route & Shirakawago 2 Days Tour from Nagoya
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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
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Shirakawago
Tateyama Kurobe
Takayama
Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Product Code: D-N7240
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Departing from Nagoya, this 2-day spring tour features the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Snow Corridor, the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go, and a walk through Takayama’s charming old town.
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The Highlight
- Walk between towering snow walls at the Snow Corridor (Murodo Area), a limited-season panoramic spectacle
- Enjoy breathtaking views along the route at the Daikanbo Area, including the “Snow Pocket” and Kurobe Dam
- Discover the nostalgic scenery of Japan at the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri village
- Stroll through the atmospheric old town of Takayama, rich in traditional charm
- Savor a special Hida pork shabu-shabu and Hida beef hoba miso set meal
- Stay overnight at Toyama Manten Hotel
The Experience
A once-in-a-lifetime view—brilliantly curved snow walls rising before your eyes! Walkers cheer in awe as towering walls of snow loom just ahead.
Tateyama Kurobe Snow Corridor Festival
- When spring arrives at the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, the world-famous Snow Corridor (Yuki-no-Otani) takes center stage. Created by clearing snow from roads around Murodo Terminal, this spectacular stretch of continuous snow walls extends for approximately 500 meters and is known as the Snow Corridor.
Snow Corridor Walk
- Appearing in Murodo-daira, one of the heaviest snowfall areas in the world, the Snow Corridor features massive snow walls reaching up to nearly 20 meters in height.
- The Snow Corridor Walk allows visitors to walk directly between these towering walls, experiencing their overwhelming scale up close. Enjoy iconic spring scenery of Tateyama Kurobe, with striking contrasts between deep blue skies and pure white snowfields.
Panorama Road Event Dates: April 15 - May 6 ※Not available for tour participants after 7th May
- Available only from mid-April to early May, this snow-covered promenade offers sweeping views of the Tateyama mountain range.
- Visible only for a short period before the snow melts, Panorama Road provides a rare and breathtaking vantage point—do not miss this limited-time spectacle.
Snow Passage
- This passageway is formed by clearing snow along the route connecting the rooftop of Murodo Terminal and the Tateyama Nature Conservation Center.
- Typically reaching over 8 meters in height around April, the snow walls here deliver an impressive experience comparable to the Snow Corridor itself.
Daikanbo Area
- Located next to Murodo Station, Daikanbo Station’s rooftop observatory offers sweeping panoramic views of Kurobe Lake and the Ushiro-Tateyama mountain range. During the event period, a giant snow dome known as the “Snow Pocket” appears. Note: Information is based on the 2025 season. Details for the 2026 season will be updated once confirmed.
Japan’s Longest Single-Span Ropeway
- The Tateyama Ropeway connects Daikanbo and Kurobedaira with no supporting pillars in between, designed to preserve both scenery and the natural environment. Often described as a “moving observatory,” it offers breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views. Through its wide windows, enjoy dramatic slopes of Daikanbo to the west and the Ushiro-Tateyama mountain range to the east.
Kurobe Dam – A Truly Impressive Scale
- One of Japan’s largest structures, Kurobe Dam stands at an impressive height of 186 meters, the tallest in Japan. During this season, before the start of the summer water discharge, the area is less crowded, allowing visitors to enjoy the lingering snow and serene scenery at a relaxed pace.
UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri village
- The UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go is home to 114 traditional gassho-zukuri houses with steep thatched roofs, standing amid fields and farmland. Its simple yet beautiful scenery is often described as the “original landscape of Japan,” captivating visitors from around the world.
- Enjoy a relaxing stroll through this timeless setting while being soothed by its nostalgic rural charm.
Stroll through the atmospheric old town of Takayama, rich in traditional charm
- Takayama’s Old Town is a well-preserved Edo-period district once known as a castle and merchant town. With its lattice-fronted houses, clear waterways, and traditional sake breweries, the area offers a nostalgic atmosphere that feels like a step back in time.
Stay overnight at Toyama Manten Hotel
- Located a 10-minute walk from JR / Ainokaze Toyama Railway Toyama Station, conveniently situated near the city center and entertainment district.
- Baths: Enjoy a panoramic large public bath overlooking the Tateyama mountain range (open-air bath and sauna available for men). Women can use the large public bath and a women-only stone spa (additional fee).
- Meals: Breakfast features a “home-style Hokuriku” theme, offering a choice of Japanese or Western set meals, along with small dishes of local specialties, salads, and desserts.
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Information about tour Place of departure and destination: From Nagoya to Toyama / Nagano Number of days of travel: 2 days Means of transportation: Bus Name of bus company: Shachi Bus Co., Ltd. or equivalent Meal(s): Breakfast 1, Lunch 1 Minimum number of passengers to operate: 20 Number of GUIDE：1
Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Chubu Sales Headquarters Address: Dainagoya Building 16F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN, 450-6416 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 Sales Division DMC Department Chubu Team Address: Dainagoya Building 16F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN, 450-6416 Tel: +81- 50-1752-8429 Opening hour: 10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Kaku Imamura *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
Day 1
- Include: Lunch
- 08:00Nagoya Station (Meet at 7:45 / Depart at 8:00)
- Shirakawa-go (Enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, picturesque from every angle / approx. 90 minutes)
- Hida Takayama Matsuri no Mori (Lunch featuring Hida beef hoba miso and Hida pork shabu-shabu / approx. 70 minutes)
- Hida Takayama Old Town (Stroll through nostalgic streets lined with lattice-fronted houses and flowing waterways, evoking the atmosphere of the Edo period / approx. 100 minutes)
- 18:20Toyama Manten Hotel (Arrival around 18:20)
Day 2
- Include: Breakfast
- 08:00Toyama Manten Hotel (Departure around 8:00) ★ Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
- Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Crossing (Tateyama Station to Ogizawa / approx. 6 hours)
- Tateyama Station ｜ 〈Tateyama Cable Car / 7 min〉 ｜ Bijodaira ｜ 〈Tateyama Highland Bus / 50 min〉 ｜ Murodo (Seasonal highlight: enjoy the Snow Corridor at your own pace / approx. 2 hours)
- 〈Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus / 10 min〉 ｜ Daikanbo (Seasonal highlight: view the giant snow dome “Snow Pocket” / approx. 30 minutes) ｜ 〈Tateyama Ropeway / 7 min〉 ｜ Kurobedaira ｜ 〈Kurobe Cable Car / 5 min〉 ｜ Kurobe Lake ｜ 〈Walk / 15 min〉 ｜ Kurobe Dam (Enjoy a leisurely walk at Kurobe Dam, where you can experience its majestic natural scenery in a quieter season / approx. 80 minutes)
- ｜ 〈Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus / 16 min〉 ｜ Ogizawa
- 20:00Nagoya Station (Arrival around 20:00)
Price Details
Air-conditioned bus
Round-trip transportation
Accommodation
Admission fee
Breakfast
Lunch
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Add-on Items
Bus Rear Seat Option: Last Row (Multi-Day tour) - ¥ 4,000
※ Please book the "Bus Rear Seat Option: Last Row (Multi-Day tour)" with your tour reservation. Seats are subject to availability. Once confirmed, they are part of your tour package.
※ Cancellation fees may apply for seat unavailability upon cancellation.
※ All group members must apply; partial selections are invalid, and seat assignments are at our discretion.
※ This plan applies only to the tour bus and may not apply if switching to other buses.
※ Changes in group size post-booking may not be accommodated.
※ Groups of more than 4 cannot select this plan (middle seats are not used). The deadline for applications is four days before departure.
Bus front seat options (Multi-day Tour) - ¥ 2,700
* Only 10 seats are available! Seats are guaranteed up to the front 3rd row! (You cannot specify the seat)
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End - Original Goods Plan - ¥ 1,400
Two special gifts when you add this as an optional extra to HIS-planned and operated bus tours!
Enjoy a bus trip with Freiren and friends!
① Original acrylic keychain (2 types available)
② Original postcard
― Use the AR (augmented reality) app (Note 1) to display mini characters.
【Sales Period】December 1, 2025 – May 10, 2026
【Tour Dates】February 1, 2026 (Sun) – October 31, 2026 (Sat)
(Note 1) To enjoy the AR content, you need to download the “COCOAR” app.
Details [here](https://www.his-j.com/anitabi/frieren/kanto.html)
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.
- Free time schedules may change due to traffic conditions.
- Solo travelers or groups with an odd number of participants may be required to share seats.
- Dinner is not included on both Day 1 and Day 2.
- Access to the Shirakawa-go observatory requires a shuttle bus (additional fee, payable on site). Please note that access may not be possible due to traffic congestion or shuttle bus operations.
- Rooms are generally assigned for 1–2 guests per room.
- Even when booking a twin room, guests may be accommodated in two separate single rooms.
Important Booking Information
Notes for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
- The tour may be canceled if the Tateyama toll road or the Snow Corridor opens late or is closed.
- During the Alpine Route crossing on Day 2, large luggage (except valuables) must be left on the bus. Luggage stored on the bus cannot be returned until Ogizawa Station after completing the Alpine Route.
- Transportation within the Alpine Route may be suspended due to bad weather, making it impossible to pass through. In such cases, the Alpine Route fee will be refunded and an alternative sightseeing plan will be arranged.
- Clothing: During the Snow Corridor season, temperatures remain around 10°C at most, so winter clothing is required. Snowfall is possible depending on weather conditions; gloves, hand warmers, scarves, and hats with ear covers are recommended.
- Footwear: The Murodo-daira area is covered with snow during the season. Waterproof trekking shoes or snow boots are required for walking.
- Recommended items: On sunny days, strong glare reflects off the snow. Sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended.
- Reference temperature at the Snow Corridor (average): 3°C–5°C.
- Please take all leftover food and trash with you.
- Please use restrooms only in designated areas in the mountain zone.
- Drone use is strictly prohibited throughout the Alpine Route.
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.
- Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book. especially if the tour includes lunch.
- 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
Number of days prior to departure / Cancellation fee
- 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%
