[Seasonal Limited] 2-Day Tour from Tokyo: Kamikochi, Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall Alpine Route | Japan

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— Itinerary Information —

★Kamikochi + Tateyama Kurobe (Round-trip between Ogizawa & Murodo★Snow Wall Season Limited★)

• Day 1:
  - 7:10 am: Departure from Tokyo Mode Gakuen at Shinjuku West Exit
  - 10:00 am–10:20 am: Sightsee and rest at Lake Suwa
  - 11:20 am–4:00 pm: Sightsee in Kamikochi (Lunch at your own expense)
  - 6:00 pm: Accommodation: Hakuba Mominoki Hotel (白馬樅の木ホテル), including 2 meals
  *If the hotel is full, we will arrange other nearby hotels of the same level

• Day 2:
  ** Due to high demand, the departure time will be based on the cable car time provided by Kurobe Cable Car company. Please see the tour guide's arrangement on the day.
  - 6:00 am–6:30 am: Breakfast at the hotel or take-out breakfast box (sandwich, rice balls, etc)
  - 6:00 am/6:30 am/7:00 am: Start of the tour
  - 7:30 am–2:30 pm: Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall Sightseeing Ogizawa, Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus (16 minutes), Kurobe Dam (15-minute walk), Kurobe Lake, Kurobe Cable Car (5 minutes), Kurobedaira, Tateyama Ropeway (7 minutes), Daikanbo, Tateyama Tunnel Trolleybus (10 minutes), Murodo, ★Snow Wall Sightseeing★, Return to Ogizawa (Lunch at your own expense)
  - 8:00 pm: End at Shinjuku West Exit

— Itinerary Highlights —

• Lake Suwa
  Sit and observe Lake Suwa, which is located in the temperate zone and is almost in the heart of Nagano Prefecture. The lake is 759 meters above sea level and has a perimeter of 16.2 kilometers. It is the largest lake in the prefecture. The highland is located in the upper reaches of the Azusa River. This location is surrounded by virgin forests of white birch and larch. Taisho Pond, Tashiro Pond, Myojin Pond, and so on are scattered among them, surrounded by the Hotaka Mountain Range, Mount Yakedake, and Mount Jonen. Chubu Sangaku National Park owns this little basin with a height of roughly 1,500 meters.
  
  
• Kamikochi
  See the breathtaking scenery of the Japanese Alps. The mountain is closed in the winter and serves as a check-in resort for many backpackers in the spring. It is a small basin with an elevation of about 1,500 meters in the upper sections of the Azusa River in Nagano Prefecture, surrounded by the Hodaka Mountain Range, Mount Yakedake, and Mount Jonen. It is part of the Chubu Sangaku National Park. It was brought to the world in the nineteenth century by British missionary and climber Walter Weston, and many mountaineers regard it as a notable scenic site in Japan. The temperature ranges between 1 and 10 degrees Celsius from March through May. The temperature difference in the mountains is significant, and it will rain and snow unexpectedly. Bring an umbrella and dress warmly. Spot many wild monkeys in the mountains and get a chance to photograph the monkeys.
  
  
• Kamikochi's landmark Kappa Bridge
  Find the Kappa Bridge, which was reconstructed in 1997 and has a length of around 36 meters and a width of about 3 meters. The bridge is surrounded by the most lucrative neighborhood of Kamikochi, with souvenir stores, restaurants, and hotels on both sides. See the emerald green of spring and the scarlet leaves in the water of autumn from the bridge, as well as the spectacular Hodaka Mountains and Mount Yakedake.
  
  
• Taisho Pond
  Admire the beautiful mirror water reflecting the Hotaka Mountain Range and Mount Yakedake from the Kappa Bridge. Taisho Pond takes on different personalities depending on the time of day, not only during the day but also at night and early dawn. The smog rises after the rain, producing a surreal scene.
  
  
• Tashiro Pond/Tashiro Marsh
  Explore the Tashiro Marsh, which lies beyond the primeval forest and provides stunning views of the Hotaka Mountain Range. It may get cold quickly after the mountain climbing season begins, but in early June, fresh greens shimmer, and orange lizards bloom. The shade gradually shifts after summer, and by fall, the entire scene is golden. Before the mountain climbing season ends in November, the frost will return, turning the landscape white and sparkling.
  
  

Tateyama Kurobe
Behold Japan's Tateyama Kurobe, also known as the Japanese Alps. It is a long passage that connects Nagano's two mountains, Akasawa and Tateyama. Tateyama Kurobe is also known as "Japan's Last Secret Place." It has been considered Japan's spiritual mountain since ancient times, and it is one of the three primary sacred mountains in Japan, along with Mount Fuji and Mount Haku. The snow wall is open from April 15th to June 22nd. Aside from the snow walls, there are scenic areas such as panoramic ski trails, snow houses, and snow mazes. As a result, it attracts tourists from all around the world every year. The temperature is between -1 and -5 degrees Celsius. It is recommended that guests wear waterproof, non-slip shoes or boots. The ultraviolet radiation is relatively strong, applying sunscreen and wearing sunglasses is advised. It is advisable to wear a thin-down jacket with a zipper for ease of putting on and taking off. Prepare gloves, scarves, caps, warm packs, and other stuff to keep the cold at bay.

— Important Information before Departure —

• Kamikochi
  - 1,500 meters above sea level
  - Weather ️Temperature: 5–20 degrees, strong ultraviolet rays
  - The temperature difference in the mountains is significant, and it will rain and snow unexpectedly. Please wear non-slip mountaineering equipment
  1. Climbing clothing: wear warm, protective, and comfortable clothes
  2. Mountaineering shoes: The most critical piece of mountaineering equipment. Before climbing, please wear appropriate footwear such as sneakers, cloth shoes, and flat shoes. These highly breathable shoes are comfortable for walking and suitable for mountaineering. To avoid inconvenience and compromising safety while climbing, avoid wearing high-heeled or wedge shoes
  3. Make sure you have adequate dry food and drink. It is critical to stay hydrated while mountaineering
  4. Please carry first aid supplies, bandages, and other items on hand in case of falls, bruises, or sprains
  5. Please carry a shoulder or a crossbody bag and empty your hands at all times
  
  
• Tateyama Kurobe:
  - Plateau at an altitude of 2,450 meters
  - Weather temperature: 5–17 degrees, strong ultraviolet rays
  - The snow wall is surrounded by melting ice. Please wear a pair of non-slip, waterproof shoes. The ultraviolet radiation is relatively strong, so wearing sunscreen and sunglasses is essential. It will be warm when walking, so please wear a jacket with an easy-to-unzip zipper and have gloves, scarves, and caps ready
  
• Each traveler can bring 1–2 pieces of luggage below 28 inches. Please indicate your amount of luggage in the Requests & Remarks section when booking