Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall Day Tour (Depart from Nagano)
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Japan, known as "Japan's most stunning high-altitude sightseeing route," offers a compact yet incredible one-day tour where you can experience majestic natural and engineering wonders like snow-capped mountains, canyons, lakes, and dams.
Transportation highlights: Kanden Tunnel Electric Car (Ogizawa → Kurobe Dam): Japan's only electric-powered bus, it emerges from a pitch-black tunnel to reveal the spectacular view of the reservoir. Kurobe Cable Car (Underground): This unique experience takes you from Kurobe Lake Station and ascends vertically to Kurobe-daira. Highland Bus (Bijodaira → Murodo): This winding snow-covered mountain road offers a scenic view resembling the landscapes of Northern Europe.
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- Itinerary Information -
Meeting time: 08:40
Meeting point: JR Nagano Station Zenkoji Exit
Duration: 1 day
Return information: Expected to arrive at the original meeting point (JR Nagano Station Zenkoji Exit) at 18:30-19:30
- Please arrive at the Zenkoji Exit of Nagano Station at the specified time (Customer service will contact you three days before departure). Your guide will be holding a doll and waiting for you. Then, you will board the bus from Nagano to Ogizawa, followed by the 11:00 Kanden Tunnel Electric Car (subject to the bus schedule). This will be the first transportation you take to reach the mountaintop. After reaching the Kurobe Dam, you will have 1.5 to 2 hours to explore the area and visit the museum. Then, between 16:00 and 16:30, your guide will take you back to Ogizawa.
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Japan is known as "Japan's most stunning high-altitude sightseeing route." Though the one-day tour is compact, it offers an opportunity to experience the extreme natural and engineering wonders such as snow-capped mountains, canyons, lakes, and dams.
- Transportation Highlights
- Kanden Tunnel Electric Car (Ogizawa → Kurobe Dam): Japan's only electric-powered bus, emerging from the dark tunnel to reveal the magnificent view of the reservoir.
- Kurobe Cable Car (Underground): A unique experience taking you vertically from Kurobe Lake Station to Kurobe-daira.
- Highland Bus (Bijodaira → Murodo): A winding snow-covered road resembling Northern European landscapes.
The giant snow walls, reaching up to 20 meters, make you feel like you're walking through an ice canyon.
Tateyama "Snow Valley" is a famous landmark in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, located along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route at an elevation of 2,390 meters. Every spring, massive snow walls form a spectacular "snow canyon," attracting numerous visitors to experience the awe-inspiring walk through the snow and the natural wonders.
Tateyama "Snow Valley" is located in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, and is an iconic feature of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Every spring, snow walls reaching up to 20 meters create a stunning white corridor, where visitors can walk through and experience the grandeur and purity of the icy world, making it a unique natural wonder.
Cable Car
Cable car boarding point
The Tateyama Kurobe cable car is an aerial transportation system connecting Kurobe-daira and Daikanbo. The entire journey is approximately 1.7 kilometers, offering breathtaking views of the Kurobe Gorge and snow-capped mountains. The carriages are spacious with a 360-degree panoramic view, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the stunning Alpine scenery in just 7 minutes.
Traveling through the snow walls of Tateyama Kurobe, you slowly proceed on a sightseeing bus. The 15-meter-high white giant walls rise majestically on both sides, making it feel like entering a hidden ice and snow realm. The pure white world outside the window is breathtaking, with every frame showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of nature.
Purchase Notice
【Travel conditions】
Departure and destination: Nagano and Toyama
Travel days: Round trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Meals: Breakfast 0 times Lunch 0 times Dinner 0 times
Accommodation facilities: None
Minimum number of people in a group: 4
Team Leader: 0
Tour guide: 1
【Travel Planning/Implementation】
Management company name: JRT Group Co., Ltd.
Address: Room 510, Floor 5, Ginza Ishii Haru, 6-14-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
License number: Tokyo Governor's Registered Travel Business No. 2-8353
Travel Industry Association Name: Full member of Japan Travel Industry Association
Reminders
A minimum of 15 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 4 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: High blood pressure, Heart disease, Acrophobia, Asthma, Epilepsy, Pregnant women
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Please wear light and comfortable clothing and shoes for the tour. The temperature at the top of Tateyama is cold, so please bring warm clothing for the mountain.
The scheduled tour route may be subject to changes or cancellations due to traffic conditions or overcrowding on the day. In the event that weather conditions or poor transportation prevent access to certain attractions, the tour leader has the right to change or cancel parts of the itinerary for the safety of all participants. Participants may not request refunds or reduced fees due to such changes.
On the day of the tour, the duration of stopovers at attractions may be adjusted or some attractions may be canceled due to road conditions. The return time may also be significantly delayed, so please avoid scheduling any activities for the evening. Please be aware of this. If you leave the group during the tour, it will be considered as voluntary withdrawal, and no refund will be provided. If personal or property damage occurs as a result, you will bear the responsibility. During free time, please be mindful of your personal and property safety. If an accident or loss occurs due to ignoring advice, you will be responsible for the consequences.
This itinerary does not include meal costs. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are at your own expense. Some restaurants may not allow outside food to be brought in or only allow occupying a seat without ordering food. Please take note of this. It is recommended to either bring your own lunch or enjoy local cuisine at the restaurants on Tateyama.
Each person is allowed to bring one suitcase for free, with no size limit. If you have additional luggage, please make a note of it when booking. If you fail to inform us in advance and there is not enough space on the bus, boarding will be denied, and no refund will be provided.
It is not recommended to bring infants or young children on this tour. Infants aged 3 and under can join for free without occupying a seat, with each adult allowed to bring one infant. If you are bringing an infant, please make a note of it when booking. If you fail to inform us in advance and there is not enough space on the bus, boarding will be denied, and no refund will be provided.
If there is heavy traffic on the day of the tour due to high passenger volume, the itinerary may change. Please follow the arrangements made by the guide on the day of the tour. Additionally, due to Japanese laws regulating the driver's working hours, in order to ensure everyone's safety, we would like to state that if the aforementioned situations occur, the tour guide has the right to shorten the time spent at attractions or reduce the number of attractions, and adjust the meeting or disbanding times. We ask for your understanding and cooperation. No refunds will be provided for changes made under these circumstances.
To avoid any inconvenience, please do not make other bookings on the day of the tour, including restaurant reservations, attraction bookings, flights, or train schedules. Thank you for your understanding!
During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them properly. If they are lost, stolen, or damaged, you will be responsible for the consequences.
This tour does not accept individual registrations from customers under the age of 18. If you wish to register, please have your guardian register with you.
Please note that no refund will be given if you do not participate or cancel the trip due to personal issues, lateness, etc.
Please be sure to arrive at the designated pick-up location at the specified time and do not be late. This product is non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled or transferred to another time, nor can you join the tour midway. If you fail to participate in the tour due to your own reasons, you will be responsible for any resulting losses. Thank you for your understanding.
The departure time of the trip may be advanced or slightly delayed (the specific departure time is subject to notification), so please be prepared in advance.
This product may be adjusted according to factors such as weather. For your safety, the staff has the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities. The specific situation is subject to the actual situation on the day.
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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