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[Limited Time Offer - Train Fare Included] Autumn Foliage Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 2-Day Trip [Departing from Osaka/Kyoto]
- Enjoy the magnificent natural beauty of the Alpine Route with all-inclusive fares! Explore the stunning scenery using six different modes of transportation!
① Kansai Electric Power Tunnel Electric Bus ② Kurobe Cable Car ③ Tateyama Ropeway ④ Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus ⑤ Tateyama Highland Bus ⑥ Tateyama Cable Car
- We'll take you to Azumino, a quintessential Japanese landscape embraced by water and nature, and to the Daio Wasabi Farm.
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Departure Time | Standard Departure (8-9 am) |
| Minimum participant requirement | 25 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Breakfast included, With dinner |
| Accommodation type | Hotel |
| Room type | Double room, Triple room, Quadruple room |
| Seasonal | Winter Snow Exclusive |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Bus tour |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
- Travel through the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route on six different modes of transport!
① Electric bus
We're heading to Kurobe Dam on an electric bus that started operating in 2019!
② Kurobe Cable Car
This is an entirely underground cable car line. Two cable cars pass each other at the midpoint of the tunnel.
③ Tateyama Ropeway
A "one-span ropeway" with no intermediate support pillars! To the west, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Daikanbo slope, and to the east, the spectacular view of the Ushirotateyama mountain range.
④ Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus (new service starting in 2025)
⑤ Tateyama Highland Bus
You can enjoy the dramatic changes in nature across an altitude difference of approximately 1,500 meters.
⑥ Tateyama Cable Car
We descend a difference in elevation of approximately 500m in just 7 minutes.
- Regarding the temperature along the Alpine Route
Appropriate clothing for the season: The average temperature in Murodo is (9:00 AM / 1:00 PM) *According to the Alpine Route official website
April: 1-4 degrees/3-7 degrees, May: 4-7 degrees/7-10 degrees, June: 8-12 degrees/11-13 degrees, July: 14-16 degrees/15-18 degrees. , August: 15-17 degrees/16-18 degrees, September: 11-14 degrees/14-16 degrees, October: 2-8 degrees/6-11 degrees, November: -1-2 degrees/1-6 degrees.
- This product is a "request reservation," and it will take some time to confirm your reservation. Reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, so depending on the situation, you may be placed on a waiting list or your reservation may not be accepted. The final confirmation of your reservation will be made when the voucher is issued. In the unlikely event that the tour is cancelled due to being fully booked or other reasons, we will contact you within the specified number of days. Please note that if you do not wish to be placed on a waiting list, you can cancel (refund) your reservation.
- This tour is conducted in Japanese only.
Please note that all information provided by the tour guide during the trip will be in Japanese only. However, to ensure the smooth operation and safety of the tour, we will provide information to the extent possible using translation apps (meeting place, departure time, etc.).
Please observe the following rules when participating.
Please make your reservation using your correct name and email address.
Please be punctual during the tour. If you are late, the tour will depart.
The Tateyama Ropeway is a "one-span ropeway" with no central support pillars! To the west lies the magnificent slope of Daikanbo, and to the east, breathtaking views of the Ushirotateyama mountain range unfold. *The best time to see the autumn foliage is usually from early to mid-October. *Photo courtesy of PIXTA
Autumn foliage at Kurobe Dam. *The best time to see the autumn leaves is usually from mid-October to late October. *Photo courtesy of PIXTA.
Autumn foliage at Murodo Temple. *The best time to see the autumn leaves is usually from mid-September to mid-October. *Photo courtesy of PIXTA.
We're heading to Kurobe Dam on an electric bus that started operating in 2019!
Kurobe - The entire cable car line is underground. Two cable cars pass each other at the midpoint of the tunnel.
The Tateyama Highland Bus allows you to enjoy the dramatic changes in nature as you ascend through an altitude difference of approximately 1,500 meters.
The Tateyama Cable Car descends approximately 500 meters in elevation in just 7 minutes.
Purchase Notice
[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Osaka, Toyama, Nagano
Trip duration: 1 night, 2 days
Transportation used: Chartered bus
Bus company: Osaka Bus or equivalent (for the section from the hotel to Ogizawa Station on the second day, Hakuba Kotsu or equivalent)
Meal plan: Breakfast 1 time, Lunch 0 times, Dinner 1 time
Minimum number of participants: 25
Accommodation: Resort Inn Marion Shinano or equivalent in Kitaazumi-gun. *Rooms: Japanese-style or Western-style [Twin or Triple] *Includes private bathroom and toilet.
Equivalent Class: Sunplaza Tsugaike*Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin, triple] / Hotel Weisserhof Hachibei *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin, triple], Japanese-Western style rooms / Happokan *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin] / Felzein Gakusui *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin], Japanese-Western style rooms / Hakuba Esquina *Japanese-style rooms / La Montagne Furuhata *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin] / Sunrise Tanne *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin] / Okanoue Hotel Miyagawa *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin], Japanese-Western style rooms / Hotel Goryukan *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin, triple] / Hotel Bellheart *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin], Japanese-Western style rooms / Hotel Sunny Valley *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin] / Hotel Oak Forest *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin, triple, quadruple] / Hakuba Hotel Hananosato *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin, quadruple] / Hotel Duele *Western-style rooms [twin], Japanese-Western style rooms / Villa Score Hakuba *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin, triple] / Inner Village Miyama *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin], Japanese-Western style rooms / Hotel Grand Jam Tsugaike*Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin, triple], Japanese-Western style rooms / Hotel Cerulean Alpen *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin], Japanese-Western style rooms / Espoir Misawa *Western-style rooms [twin], Japanese-Western style rooms, Japanese-style rooms / Hakuba Yama no Hotel *Western-style rooms [twin, triple], Japanese-style rooms / Hotel Ogiya *Western-style rooms [twin, triple], Japanese-style rooms / Oka no Ue Hotel *Japanese-Western style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin], Japanese-style rooms / Hotel Stella Bella *Japanese-Western style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin], Japanese-style rooms / Belcourt Inomata *Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms [twin], Japanese-Western style rooms (any of these) *Ferzein Takesui, Sunrise Tanne, Oka no Ue Hotel Miyagawa, Hotel Goryukan, Hotel Cerulean Alpen, Espoir Misawa, Hotel Ogiya Some rooms at the Hilltop Hotel and Hotel Stella Bella do not have private bathrooms.
*Based on our designated hotel ranking.
*When using a Japanese-style room or a Japanese-Western style room, you may be required to lay out the futon yourself, or the futon may already be laid out upon your arrival. Please be aware of this in advance.
*Room assignments, including non-smoking and smoking rooms, will be left to our discretion. As a general rule, one room will be assigned for every group of 1 to 4 people.
*When using a Western-style room with 3 or more people, an extra bed may be provided.
*Room layouts and views from rooms vary from accommodation to accommodation.
*Please note that some rooms may not have a private bathroom. Please use the public bath.
*Accommodation will be either a pension-type or city hotel-type. In the case of pension-type accommodations, the facilities are not very large, so the front desk, dining area, and public bath may be crowded.
Tour guide: 1
Guide: 0 (No licensed tour guide will accompany the group)
[Travel planning/execution]
Company Name: Club Tourism International Inc
Address: 1-9-6 Edagawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 1693
Affiliated travel industry association: Regular member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
[Consignment Sales]
KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.
2nd Floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004, Japan
Registered Travel Agency No. 2045, Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency
Member organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
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 14 day(s) before the departure date
Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
If the Alpine Route is closed due to weather or other reasons, we will refund the difference in fare for the transportation you were unable to ride and the transportation used for detours.
The Alpine Route is expected to be crowded. Depending on the congestion, your departure from the hotel on the second day may be early in the morning, and breakfast may be a packed lunch.
When traveling along the Alpine Route, you will need to carry your own luggage, or it can be transported by a large bus. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to luggage during bus transport. We recommend that you pack your own belongings in a backpack or similar bag.
On your return trip, the bus may depart from Gohyakkoku instead of Tateyama. In that case, you will need to travel to Gohyakkoku by train (Toyama Chihō Railway) (approximately 40 minutes, fare covered by the company).
Snowfall amounts vary depending on weather conditions.
Since there will be some walking involved, please wear comfortable shoes.
Delays due to transportation delays, or non-participation, will also be subject to cancellation fees. The tour will depart at the departure time indicated on your voucher.
The order of the itinerary may be changed, and in such cases, the tour guide will inform you on the day of the tour.
A fee of 1,500 yen per meal will be charged for any changes to the meal plan due to food allergies, religious reasons, etc., plus any difference in price. Please notify us at least 14 days before your departure date.
FAQ
1. What is the recommended duration to fully experience the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?
While a full traverse of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route can be completed in one day, a two-day itinerary is recommended for a truly immersive experience. This allows ample time to explore key spots like Murodo, Kurobe Dam, and Daikanbo without rushing. You can fully appreciate the scenic beauty, take photographs, and perhaps enjoy short hikes or specific activities at various points along the route.
2. Is a one-day trip sufficient to explore the highlights of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?
A one-day trip allows you to traverse the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and see its main highlights, such as the impressive Snow Walls (during season) and the magnificent Kurobe Dam. However, it requires careful time management and may involve less time for in-depth exploration or relaxing at specific viewpoints. It's suitable for travelers with limited time who wish to experience the route's core attractions efficiently.
3. What is the best time of year to visit the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route to see the Snow Walls?
The best time to visit the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route specifically to see the famous Snow Walls (Yuki-no-Otani) is from mid-April to late June. During this period, visitors can take a special walk through the towering snow corridor at Murodo, which can reach heights of up to 20 meters, offering a spectacular and unique experience.
4. How can visitors access the 'Snow Valley' snow walls within the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?
To access the 'Snow Valley' snow walls, visitors must travel to Murodo Station, which is a key point along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. From Murodo, the impressive snow corridor is just a short walk away. The route itself involves a series of unique vehicles, including cable cars and trolley buses, to reach Murodo, offering a diverse travel experience.
5. What are the key experiences and highlights that make the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route a worthwhile visit?
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route offers several unforgettable experiences. Highlights include traversing diverse terrains using six different unique vehicles, witnessing the majestic Snow Walls at Murodo, marveling at the scale of the Kurobe Dam, and enjoying panoramic views of the Northern Alps from various observatories like Daikanbo and Murodo. The ever-changing seasonal landscapes, from snowscapes to autumn foliage, also add significant value to the visit.
6. What unique attractions, like Takato Castle Ruins Park or Azumino Daio Wasabi Farm, are included alongside the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?
Alongside the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, the tour includes unique seasonal attractions. Until April 22nd, visitors can experience Takato Castle Ruins Park, famous for its magnificent Kohigan cherry blossoms, recognized as one of the best in the world. From April 23rd onwards, the itinerary shifts to Azumino Daio Wasabi Farm, where guests can explore a pristine Japanese landscape and learn about wasabi cultivation.
7. What types of unique vehicles are used to travel along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, and what is the experience like?
Traveling the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is an adventure in itself, utilizing six distinct types of vehicles. These include the Tateyama Cable Car, Tateyama Kogen Bus, Tateyama Tunnel Trolley Bus, Tateyama Ropeway, Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus, and the Kurobe Cable Car. Each mode offers a different perspective of the stunning alpine landscape, from scenic bus rides to thrilling ropeway glides over valleys, providing a diverse and memorable journey.
8. What can visitors expect to see and do specifically at Murodo, one of the snowiest areas on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?
At Murodo, which is the highest point on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route accessible by vehicle, visitors can expect to be surrounded by magnificent alpine scenery. Key activities include walking through the famous 'Snow Valley' snow walls (seasonal), exploring the Mikurigaike Pond (volcanic crater lake), and enjoying various walking trails that offer panoramic views of the Tateyama mountain range. It is also home to hotels and restaurants.
