Unforgettable tour exploring the 20-meter-high Snow Walls of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and the majestic nature of Kamikochi! You can also visit some Japanese traditional sightseeing spots. This tour is conducted by an English-speaking guide only.
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1 people/1 room English Guide plan from Osaka (Price per person)
2 people/1 room English Guide plan from Osaka (Price per person)
3 people/1 room English Guide plan from Osaka(Price per person)
The Highlight
- Stroll "The Water City", Gujo Hachiman.
- Visit Shirakawa-go, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Explore Snow Wall Walk of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
- Enjoy Megane Museum in Fukui, a major glasses production area in the world.
- Visit the traditional sightseeing spots in Kanazawa, such as Kenrokuen and Higashi Chaya District.
- Stay at four-star hotel (※only in June)
The Experience
- Gujo Hachiman A small riverside town in Gifu, famous for its a lot of pristine waterways and canals, and summer dance festival. Residents make efforts to keep water clean and fresh, so that they still use it for washing rice and vegetables. One of its attraction is the old town, and you can enjoy the traditional atmosphere. It is a well-preserved castle town and registered as one of the Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
- Shirakawa-go The most popular sightseeing spot in Gifu Prefecture! The number of iconic Gassho-zukuri houses preserved in their original form since around 1800 and natural scenery are registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visited by a lot of people around the world. The village is surrounded by great nature and mountainous scenery.
- The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Have an impressive experience that you can only do here! The Alpine Route is carved through the snow and the snow wall stands tall. The snow canyon is also called “Yuki no Otani”, and is one of the famous mountain tourism routes through the Northern Japanese Alps to enjoy Snow Wall Walk.
- Kanazawa distriction
- Omicho Market “Kitchen of Kanzawa”, selling various fresh ingredients. Stroll around the lively shopping street, and enjoy local dishes!
- Kenrokuen Garden Ranked as “one of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens”, offering stunning landscapes in every season. You may find traditional symbols, such as lanterns or the oldest fountain, around Kasumigaike Pond in the center of the garden.
- Higashi Chaya District The largest and most interesting one of the three districts in Kanazawa, remaining geisha’s history and chaya houses of Edo era. The wooden traditional buildings are attractive, so take photogenic memories and discover Japanese culture.
- Megane Museum "Megane", which means glasses in Japanese, is a major industry in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture. Sabae is a worldwide production area of glasses and produces more than 90% of them in Japan. At Megane Museum, you can visit its shop and exhibition. You can learn about the manufacturing history of over 100 years and see the various kinds of glasses and their transitions between eras there. It will be an impressive experience to find the story and traditional technique of them!
-Iroha Grand Hotel(Accommodation)
-Tabino Hotel lit Matsumoto(Accommodation)
-Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae(Accommodation)※in May -Double Tree by Hilton Toyama(Accommodation)※in June Four-star hotel of Hilton, and you can have the high quality of services.
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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 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 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
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Dinner
- 08:00Meet with guide at Mainichi Newspaper building(Departure time is 8:30am)
- 11:30Stroll around Gujo Hachiman (60minutes) ※Please take lunch on your own here.
- 14:00Stroll Shirakawa-go (90minutes)
- 18:15Arrive at hotel
- Include: Breakfast
- Breakfast at hotel
- 13:00Arrive at Ogizawa Station
- Kurobe Dam ↓ Kurobe Lake ↓ Tengu-daira ↓ Kurobe-daira ↓ Daikanbo
- Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Crossing (Admission fee is included/ 5hours)
- Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Crossing
- Arrive at Murodo
- Snow Valley
- Tengu-daira ↓ Migadahara ↓ Bijo-daira
- 18:00~19:00 Arrive at Tateyama station ※Arrival time may change due to weather condition
- Arrive at hotel ※Arrival time will be different by the accommodation
- Include: Breakfast
- Breakfast at hotel
- 8:00~9:00 Depart from hotel ※Departure time will be different by the accommodation
- 09:15Kenrokuen Garden (Admission fee is included/ 60minutes)
- 10:30Higashi Chaya District (60minutes)
- 11:45Stroll through Ohmicho Market (60minutes) ※Please take lunch on your own here
- 14:15Megane Museum (45minutes)
- 18:30Arrive at Mainichi Newspaper Building and end of the tour
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
- We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least 20 participants by 2 months before the scheduled departure.
- Please note that wheelchair is not accessible.
- This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
- IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
- The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
- Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
- We can accommodate your luggage and keep it in the bus luggage compartment during the tour.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Clothing: During the period when you can see the Snow Valley, you will need to dress for midwinter, with a maximum temperature of around 10°C. Also, depending on the weather, it may snow, so gloves, a warmer, a scarf, and a hat with ear protection may be useful. Also, depending on the weather, it may snow, so gloves, a body warmer, a scarf, and a hat with ear pads may be useful.
- About shoes: The area around Murodou-daira is covered with snow during the period of the tour. Waterproof trekking shoes or boots are required.
- Goods that are useful: When the sun shines, there is a strong reflection from the snow, so it is a good idea to take sunburn protection measures. Sunglasses and sunscreen are useful.
- Snowy Otani temperature reference (normal year): average temperature 3°C to 5°C.
- Please do not leave any excess food or trash behind.
- Please use toilets in designated areas in mountainous areas.
- Free time for walking may be subject to change due to traffic conditions.
*The use of drones is strictly prohibited on the Alpine Route.
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%