The ultimate 1day tour from Matsumoto: Experience breathtaking views and Japan's most powerful sacred sites! Escape the scorching summer heat and relax in Nagano's cool, refreshing highlands!
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The Highlight
- Effortless ride from the base station (1,771m) to the summit (2,237m) via Kita-Yatsugatake ropeway.
- The perfect summer retreat, with peak temperatures around 20°C (68°F) even in midsummer!
- Enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the Japanese Alps.
- Visit the head shrine of Suwa Shinto, one of Japan's oldest shrines preserving ancient nature worship.
The Experience
＜Kita-Yatsugatake Ropeway＞
Kita-Yatsugatake offers stunning, seasonal landscapes throughout the year. Enjoy a 7minute scenic aerial ride on a large ropeway from the base station (1,771m) to the summit (2,237m). Upon arrival at the summit, you will find the "Tsuboniwa Nature Park," designated as a Class I Special Protection Zone of the Quasi-National Park. ※Please wear comfortable walking shoes. ※Please watch your step as there are some steep stairs along the walking trail.
【Seasonal Highlights】 Alpine Flowers: Mid-June to Mid-August Autumn Leaves (Tsuboniwa Peak): Late September Autumn Leaves (Along the Ropeway): Mid-October Frost-covered trees and snowscapes: Late December to mid-March
＜Suwa Taisha Shrine - Kamisha Honmiya＞
Kamisha Honmiya is widely known as a shrine built at the foot of a sacred mountain, which serves as the shrine’s deity itself. Six structures within the grounds, including the Heiden (offering hall) and Haiden (worship hall), are designated as Important Cultural Properties, beautifully preserving the architectural complex from the late Edo period.
Myojin-yu (Hot Spring Water): A rare and unique water ablution pavilion where natural hot spring water flows! Footbath Experience: There is also a hot spring footbath located at the Suwa City Museum, just a short walk away. Be sure to try it out!
Information about tour Place of departure and destination: From Nagoya to Shirakawago Number of days of travel: 1 Day Means of transportation: Car Minimum number of passengers to operate. 2 Number of GUIDE：1
Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. 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 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
- English
Itinerary
- 09:00Meet at Matsumoto Station with your guide
- Kita-Yatsugatake Ropewey (for 2hours) ☆Please enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Japanese Alps.
- Lunch on your own at Inside Kitayatsugadake Ropeway Station OR Suwa Taisha Shrine Miyamachi-dori Street
- Suwa Taisha Shrine Visit & Shopping on Miyamachi-dori Street (for 80min) ☆Discover Myojin-no-yu (Hot Spring Purification Font) & numerous Important Cultural Properties
- 16:30Ends at Matsumoto Station
Price Details
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How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
- If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
- You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
- If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- Please refrain from consuming alcohol on the vehicle.
- Kindly take all trash with you when leaving the vehicle. Please do not leave any trash on board.
- Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting place.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
- 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.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the vehicle.
- Please refrain from standing up while the vehicle is in motion.
- If you accidentally leave any belongings on the vehicle, please be aware that they will be disposed of.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
- The Kita-Yatsugatake Ropeway will be closed for maintenance for about 2 to 3 weeks in April and November.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes (such as sneakers) for the summit walk, as the trails are gravelly with some slopes and inclines.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 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, Non-refundable (0% refund)