Embark on an unforgettable 2-day journey from Tokyo and experience the wonders of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Marvel at the 20-meter snow wall, Kurobe Dam, and enjoy the breathtaking views while traveling on the scenic ropeways and cable cars. Discover the rustic charm of Japan's old towns: Shirakawago and Hida Takayama.
【Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route】 is one of the world's leading mountain sightseeing routes that runs through the Northern Alps, a series of mountains with an altitude of 3,000 meters. The tour covers a total length of 37.2km while changing over 6 vehicles.
【Tateyama Snow Corridor (Yuki no Otani) 】Enjoy it on your own while strolling. Murodo, which is at an altitude of 2,450m, is an area with particularly heavy snowfall, and the wall of snow about 15 to 20 meters high that is created when roads are cleared of snow. The panorama road that spreads out on the other side of the wall is a spectacular view that can only be seen at this time of year! Snow Corridor Walk period: April 15, 2024 to June 25, 2024 (scheduled)
【Shirakawa-go】 has been registered as a World Cultural Heritage site, known especially for its famous gassho-zukuri farmhouses. In the villages, you can feel the rural culture that has been passed down to the present day through historical buildings Even after more than 250 years, several of the houses are in good condition. Some homes are accessible to the general public. You can sample local foods at small snack stations, cafes, and restaurants.
**【Hotel】Hotel Vischio Toyama OR Double Tree by Hilton Toyama (hotel depending on departure date)
Hotel Vischio Toyama night departure date April 14th, 18th, 20th, 24th, 30th, May 2nd, 4th, 11th, 18th, 19th, 25th, June 8th, 21st, 22nd *Hotels vary depending on the departure date. Opening in March 2022. This is a landmark hotel located in a commercial complex located in front of Toyama Station. You can soothe the fatigue of your travels in the open large public bath. For breakfast, enjoy a buffet featuring Toyama ingredients and local cuisine in addition to a Western menu.
Double Tree by Hilton Toyama departure dates April 17, 19, 26, 27, 28, May 3, 5, 9, 15, 24, June 1, 14, 15 *Hotels vary depending on the departure date. Opening in January 2023, DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama** is just a 3-minute walk from Toyama Station. It offers modern and spacious guest rooms designed with the Tateyama Mountain Range as a motif. You can enjoy our full range of facilities, including a large public bath with a sauna and cold bath, a bar, and a take-out shop.
Applications for this tour will be accepted until 17:00 7 days before the departure date. Even if you are participating in a group, seats on trains and buses may be shared or in the front and rear seats.
* This tour will be guided in Japanese. English-speaking guide will accompany you
*This tour is a Japanese tour but foreign visitors are also welcome to join. In such cases, an English Speaking Assistant will accompany the tour but please note that the assistant will not provide guided explanations. This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests. We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least 20 participants by 14 days before the scheduled departure. 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.
*You cannot leave the tour midway through this tour.
Important Notes During Bus Tour