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[Departing from Nagoya Station] Hotel included! Snow-Otani & Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Tour
- English-speaking staff will accompany you.
- This is a 2-day, 1-night course that passes through the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
- This is one of the world's leading mountain sightseeing routes, running through the Northern Alps, where peaks reach heights of 3,000 meters. By changing vehicles, you can pass through many scenic spots and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery of Tateyama Kurobe, which spreads out above the clouds.
Speaking of spring events, there's the world-famous "Snow Otani"! - <Tateyama Snow Valley Day Trip> Course is here .
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Departure Time | Early Departure (Before 8 am) |
| Minimum participant requirement | 25 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Breakfast included, Lunch included, Arrange yourself |
| Accommodation type | Hotel |
| Room type | Arrange on-site |
| Seasonal | Autumn Maple |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Historic site tour, Bus tour |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
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On the first day, you will visit Hida Takayama and the World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go, and on the second day, you will go through the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
- Hida Takayama
The area around Kamisannomachi in Takayama City, Ichinomachi, Ninomachi, and Sannomachi, is known as the old townscape, and is lined with latticed townhouses. It has also been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government, and in the old townscape you can enjoy gourmet food, strolling around, and shopping at shops that have been converted into townhouses.
- World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go
The Gassho-style Village, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, has over 100 large and small Gassho-style buildings remaining, and the traditional lifestyle of the people there is still being passed down to this day.
- Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
This is one of the world's leading mountain sightseeing routes, running through the Northern Alps, a series of peaks reaching 3,000 meters above sea level. It has a total length of 37.2 km and a maximum elevation difference of 1,975 meters. Almost the entire route is located within Chubu Sangaku National Park. By taking a train from Tateyama Station in Tateyama Town on the Toyama side to Ogizawa Station in Omachi City on the Nagano side, you can easily pass through a number of scenic spots and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery of Tateyama Kurobe, which spreads out above the clouds.
Enjoy the snowy valley in spring and the autumn leaves spreading out before your eyes in autumn!
Starting in 2025, the transportation between Murodo and Daikanbo on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route will be changed from trolley buses to electric buses! These electric buses run on electricity and are friendly to both the environment and people, and will operate at the highest altitude in Japan!
[Accommodation] Oaks Canal Park Hotel Toyama
[Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Passage Map] Accompanied by English-speaking staff and a Japanese-speaking guide, we'll take care of even the tricky transfers and transfers! The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of the world's leading mountain sightseeing routes, running through the Northern Alps, a chain of peaks reaching heights of 3,000 meters. By transferring between vehicles, you can easily pass through numerous scenic spots and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery of Tateyama Kurobe, which stretches above the clouds. /Images provided by Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route/
![[Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Passage Map] Accompanied by English-speaking staff and a Japanese-speaking guide, we'll take care of even the tricky transfers and transfers! The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of the world's leading mountain sightseeing routes, running through the Northern Alps, a chain of peaks reaching heights of 3,000 meters. By transferring between vehicles, you can easily pass through numerous scenic spots and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery of Tateyama Kurobe, which stretches above the clouds. /Images provided by Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route/](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_267422/20250115033504_H2kuK/png)
[April to June: Snow Otani, Murodo] Speaking of spring events, the world-famous "Snow Otani" is a must-see! In the heavy snowfall area near Murodo Terminal, a road is created by gradually clearing away the accumulated snow from the top. The approximately 500m section created by the "wall of snow" created during snow removal is called "Snow Otani." Otani receives particularly heavy snowfall due to snowdrifts, and its height can exceed 20m! On the "Snow Otani Walk," you can walk on one side of the road sandwiched between the snow walls, which has been opened up as a pedestrian walkway. Seeing the snow walls up close is more impressive than you can imagine! / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Image Collection /
![[April to June: Snow Otani, Murodo] Speaking of spring events, the world-famous "Snow Otani" is a must-see! In the heavy snowfall area near Murodo Terminal, a road is created by gradually clearing away the accumulated snow from the top. The approximately 500m section created by the "wall of snow" created during snow removal is called "Snow Otani." Otani receives particularly heavy snowfall due to snowdrifts, and its height can exceed 20m! On the "Snow Otani Walk," you can walk on one side of the road sandwiched between the snow walls, which has been opened up as a pedestrian walkway. Seeing the snow walls up close is more impressive than you can imagine! / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Image Collection /](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_267422/20250115023113_k9tVr/jpg)
[April to June: Murodo, Mikurigaike Pond] Mikurigaike Pond, with its beautiful clear water, is the symbol of Murodo. If you're lucky, you might even spot a Japanese ptarmigan. / Image courtesy of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
![[April to June: Murodo, Mikurigaike Pond] Mikurigaike Pond, with its beautiful clear water, is the symbol of Murodo. If you're lucky, you might even spot a Japanese ptarmigan. / Image courtesy of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_267422/20250115023210_FOBEa/jpg)
[Kurobe Dam from September to November] Kurobe Dam is famous for being the tallest in Japan. The sight of water being released is a spectacular sight. / Image courtesy of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
![[Kurobe Dam from September to November] Kurobe Dam is famous for being the tallest in Japan. The sight of water being released is a spectacular sight. / Image courtesy of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_267422/20250728002539_oPLkU/jpg)
[September to November at Kurobe Dam] Take the ropeway and gaze down upon the vibrant autumn foliage below, like a painting. Enjoy the "three-tiered autumn foliage" of snow on the high mountains, autumn foliage in the middle, and greenery at the foot of the mountain! / Image courtesy of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route /
![[September to November at Kurobe Dam] Take the ropeway and gaze down upon the vibrant autumn foliage below, like a painting. Enjoy the "three-tiered autumn foliage" of snow on the high mountains, autumn foliage in the middle, and greenery at the foot of the mountain! / Image courtesy of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route /](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_267422/20250728002338_3fcSG/jpg)
[Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site in early summer] The Gassho-style Village, registered as a World Heritage Site, is home to over 100 Gassho-style buildings of various sizes, where people continue to live their traditional lifestyles to this day.
![[Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site in early summer] The Gassho-style Village, registered as a World Heritage Site, is home to over 100 Gassho-style buildings of various sizes, where people continue to live their traditional lifestyles to this day.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_267422/20250115023258_TmHh5/jpg)
[Autumn World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go] The Gassho-style Village is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
![[Autumn World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go] The Gassho-style Village is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_267422/20250728011521_l9TEn/jpg)
[Hida Takayama] The areas around Ichinomachi, Ninomachi, and Sannomachi in Takayama City are known as the old townscape, lined with latticed townhouses. Designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government, the old townscape offers gourmet dining, shopping, and dining at shops renovated from traditional townhouses.
![[Hida Takayama] The areas around Ichinomachi, Ninomachi, and Sannomachi in Takayama City are known as the old townscape, lined with latticed townhouses. Designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government, the old townscape offers gourmet dining, shopping, and dining at shops renovated from traditional townhouses.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_267422/20250115023258_Zx9xd/jpg)
This is a great value plan that includes a hotel stay! Dinner is not included. Enjoy eating your way around the city and enjoying Toyama's local specialties. [Accommodation: Oaks Canal Park Hotel Toyama]
![This is a great value plan that includes a hotel stay! Dinner is not included. Enjoy eating your way around the city and enjoying Toyama's local specialties. [Accommodation: Oaks Canal Park Hotel Toyama]](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_267422/20250728002450_oBqp8/jpg)
The 4th floor of the Meitetsu Bus Center is located in the Meitetsu Department Store, a 5-10 minute walk from Nagoya Station. Look for the Nana-chan doll. You can bring suitcases and other luggage directly into the trunk of the bus. There are no size or number restrictions.
Purchase Notice
[Travel conditions]
Departure/Destination: Aichi/Toyama
Length of trip: 1 night, 2 days
Transportation: Chartered bus
Operating bus company: Meitetsu Sightseeing Bus
Meal conditions: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 0 dinners
Accommodation: Oaks Canal Park Hotel Toyama
*The rooms are Western-style.
*Room type and smoking/non-smoking room cannot be selected.
Minimum number of participants: 25
Tour conductor: 1
Guides: 1
[Travel planning/implementation]
Company name: Meitetsu Sightseeing Bus Co., Ltd.
Address: 2-3-5 Nishihioki, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya, 454-0004
Registration number: Tourism Agency Commissioner's Registered Travel Agency No. 1857
Travel industry association: Full member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
Reminders
A minimum of 25 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 7 day(s) before the departure date
In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Meals are not included for children under the age of 2
This tour is designed for Japanese people and is primarily conducted by Japanese guides in Japanese. Foreign tourists will be provided with tourist information materials in English or Chinese.
Guests cannot request a specific seat. Generally, foreign tourists are seated at the back of the bus for convenience. If your group is more than 10 people, you may be asked to assign a seat at the back. Also, if there is an odd number of people booking, you may be asked to sit next to other guests.
If weather conditions pose a danger and the cable car is suspended, the Alpine Route may be closed.
In the event of bad weather that jeopardizes the safety of the trip, and the tour is suspended before entering the Alpine Route on the morning of the second day, the second day's itinerary will be changed to a stroll around Kanazawa, and the difference in fare will be refunded.
Depending on traffic conditions on the Alpine Route, the departure time on the second day may be brought forward, the stay time may be adjusted, and the return time may be significantly delayed.
If the alpine route is closed due to bad weather or other reasons, the itinerary will be changed depending on the situation.
Depending on the congestion situation, you may be required to travel by bus between Tateyama Station and Bijodaira.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for cold weather.
The room is a Western-style room.
You cannot choose the room type or whether it is a smoking or non-smoking room.
For safety reasons, we do not allow children under the age of 2 on the bus.
Infants aged 2-3 will be sleeping in their parents' beds and will be provided with a bus seat, breakfast on the second day, and a children's curry lunch on the second day.
From November 4th onwards, due to construction work on the Tateyama Cable Car, alternative bus services will be available.
Depending on the congestion situation, you may be required to travel by bus between Tateyama Station and Bijodaira.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
FAQ
Experiencing the entire Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, from Tateyama Station to Ogizawa Station, generally requires a full day, typically 6 to 10 hours depending on the chosen pace and stops. This particular tour is designed as a 2-day, 1-night journey, allowing for a more relaxed exploration of the route and its surrounding areas, including an overnight stay in Toyama.
While it is technically possible to traverse the entire Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in a single day, it involves a fast pace and limited time at each attraction. Many visitors prefer a more leisurely experience. This specific tour offers a 2-day, 1-night itinerary, providing ample time to appreciate the stunning landscapes and various modes of transportation without rushing.
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route offers numerous spectacular sights. Key highlights include the majestic Kurobe Dam, Murodo with its famous snow walls (during spring), and panoramic views of the 3,000m-class Tateyama mountain range. You'll experience various unique forms of transportation like cable cars, ropeways, and trolleybuses, each offering distinct perspectives of the stunning Northern Alps scenery.
Shirakawa-go is renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage gassho-zukuri (thatched-roof) farmhouses, offering a glimpse into traditional Japanese village life. Hida Takayama provides a charming atmosphere with its well-preserved Edo-period streets, traditional crafts, and local culinary delights. Both offer unique cultural immersion opportunities, contrasting beautifully with the Alpine Route's natural grandeur.
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route offers distinct seasonal attractions. For the famous snow walls (Yuki-no-Otani), the best time is generally from mid-April to late June when the route opens. For breathtaking autumn leaves, late September to late October is ideal, as the mountains burst into vibrant colors, offering spectacular views across the Northern Alps.
Due to varied mountain weather, prepare layered clothing, even in summer. Include a waterproof and windproof outer layer, warm sweaters or fleeces, and sturdy, comfortable walking shoes. Sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen are also recommended, especially during spring and summer, as UV radiation can be strong at higher altitudes.
Tickets for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route can be purchased through various channels. For convenience and ease of planning, many travelers choose to book through online travel platforms like KKday. Booking through KKday allows you to secure your tickets in advance, often as part of a comprehensive tour package that includes transportation and accommodation, simplifying your travel arrangements significantly.
Throughout your journey on the Tateyama Alpine Route and at accompanying tour stops like Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama, English-speaking staff will accompany you. They provide assistance and insights, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience as you navigate the different attractions and unique transportation methods of the region.
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