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[Book before July and enjoy HKD500 off per person] 3-Day Tateyama Kurobe Tour | From HKD$4199/person | Crossing the Alps via 6 major transportation routes × Kurobe Dam flood discharge | Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village + Kamikochi + Takayama Old Town | Stay at OMO5 Hoshino Resorts + Onsen Hotel | Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner | Departure from Nagoya

Name: [Book before July and enjoy HKD500 off per person] 3-Day Tateyama Kurobe Tour | From HKD$4199/person | Crossing the Alps via 6 major transportation routes × Kurobe Dam flood discharge | Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village + Kamikochi + Takayama Old Town | Stay at OMO5 Hoshino Resorts + Onsen Hotel | Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner | Departure from Nagoya
SKU: 579643

Japan-Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route , Nagoya

Booking confirmation: within 3 days before the departure

Duration:3 day(s)

Guided language: 中文

Free cancellation 31 day(s) prior to experience date

Please present your passport on-site

• Classic Route: In-depth Experience of the Tateyama Kurobe Alps

• Six modes of transportation: Experience the fun of diverse transportation options across mountainous terrain.

• Breathtaking view: The Kurobe Dam releases floodwaters, creating a spectacular natural wonder.

• World Heritage Site: Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village, a fairytale-like ancient village

• A hidden natural paradise: Kappa Bridge in Kamikochi, with pristine mountain scenery

• Cultural Tour: Kenrokuen Garden + Takayama Old Town + Omi-cho Market

• Premium Accommodation: Stay at Hoshino OMO5+ Japanese-style Onsen Hotel

• Culinary Delight: Hot Spring Dinner + Free Culinary Exploration in Kanazawa

• Departure Dates: Every Wednesday and Sunday in July and August

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type	Shared tour
Transportation method	Transfer from meeting point
Departure Time	Standard Departure (8-9 am)
Minimum participant requirement	15 travelers
Tour types	Guided tour
Meal arrangement	Breakfast included, With dinner, Arrange yourself
Accommodation type	Hotel, Luxury (4–5 stars)
Additional service & facility	Transfer included
Family-friendly	Free for children under 2 (no seat)
Seasonal	Summer Festival
Shopping Experience	Local Markets
Sightseeing type	Natural sights, Traditional markets, City walking tour, Historic site tour, Food tour・Izakaya Hopping

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— Departure Information —

Meeting point: JR Nagoya Station West Exit (the location of the silver clock at the Taiko-dori Exit) Meet and board the train.

Meeting time: 8:00

— Itinerary —

Day 1:

09:30 Rest stop (approximately 20 minutes)

10:30 World Heritage Site [Shirakawa-go/Gassho-zukuri Village] (Approximately 90-minute stop)

13:15 Explore Kanazawa Omicho Market (over 170 shops offering all-you-can-eat meals)

Lunch: Free dining at one of the more than 170 shops in Omi Market (approximately 90 minutes).

14:45 Arrive at Kanazawa, the "Little Kyoto of Hokuriku," and visit Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens [admission included] (approximately 90 minutes).

17:30 Returned to the hotel

Accommodation: OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi BY Hoshino Resorts (The hotel is about a 5-minute walk from Kanazawa's "Korinbo")

Dinner: Enjoy street food in Kanazawa at your own expense.

Day 2:

07:00 Hotel breakfast

Depart from the hotel at 08:00

10:00 Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route [Crossing the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route using 6 different modes of transportation] - Tateyama > Bijodaira > Midahara > Daikanbo > Kurobedaira > Lake Kurobe > Kurobe Dam > Ogisawa

Lunch: Buffet

17:00 Return to the hotel and check into Asama no Yu - enjoy the local hot springs.

Dinner: Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner and all-you-can-drink beverages (including alcoholic beverages).

Day 3:

07:00 Hotel breakfast

Depart from the hotel at 08:00

10:00 In-depth tour - Japan's only pristine place - Kamikochi, walk along the nature trail, enter Kappa Bridge (free time to stroll and enjoy the natural scenery) (approximately 90 minutes).

13:00 Takayama Old Town - Kamisanjicho (approximately 120 minutes stop)

Lunch: at your own expense

Disbandment locations: 15:00 Takayama Station / 19:00 Nagoya Station

-Accommodation Arrangements-

Guaranteed stay:

Night 1: OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi BY Hoshino Resorts

Night 2: Asama no Yu - Enjoy the local hot springs

— Meal Arrangements —

Day 1: Lunch - at your own expense / Dinner - at your own expense

Day 2: Breakfast - Hotel Buffet / Lunch - Optional / Dinner - Hotel Buffet Dinner & All-You-Can-Drinks (including alcoholic beverages)

Day 3: Breakfast - Hotel Buffet / Lunch - At your own expense

-Solution Description-

Early bird discount: HKD500 off per person

Two-night stay in a double room for adults: HKD $4,199 per person (occupies half the room, two people per room)

Child stay in a double room for two nights: HKD $3,899/child (ages 2-5, no extra bed in the hotel)

Two nights in a Single room: HKD $5,199 per person (single travelers or groups of one person must stay in a Single room, one person per room)

Two-night stay in a double room for adults: HKD $4,699 per person (occupies half the room, two people per room)

Child stay in a double room for two nights: HKD $4,399/child (ages 2-5, no extra bed in the hotel)

Two nights in a Single room: HKD $5,699 per person (single travelers or groups of one person must stay in a Single room, one person per room)

-Departure Date-

July 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 26, 29

August 2, 5, 23, 26

Departures every 3rd and 4th of July and August

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, traversing the northern Japanese Alps, is 37.2 kilometers long with an elevation difference of 1,975 meters. Convenient transportation connects the Toyama Local Railway's Tateyama Station and the Kansai Electric Bus Station in the Kansai Tunnel, allowing tourists to easily traverse 3,000-meter-class peaks!

The Kurobe Dam, standing at 186 meters tall, is Japan's tallest dam. This arched reservoir took seven years to build and involved the efforts of over 10 million people. From late June to mid-October each year, the dam releases water at a spectacular rate of over 10 tons per second! Visitors can stroll along the dam's walkway, climb the 220-step observation deck, or visit the "Rainbow Terrace" to witness this natural waterfall-like flood discharge.

[We will use 6 unique and eco-friendly mountaineering methods] We will traverse the majestic Tateyama-Kurobe Alps using 6 different modes of transportation: the Tateyama Ropeway, the Tateyama Highland Bus, the Tateyama Tunnel Trolleybus, the Tateyama Ropeway, the Kurobe Ropeway, and the Kanden Tunnel Trolleybus. The Tateyama-Kurobe Alps route has two entrances: Tateyama Station in Toyama Prefecture and Ogisawa Station in Nagano Prefecture. Just traversing the mountain range takes nearly 4 hours, and with activities like walking through the Daisetsu Valley, the entire trip will likely take a full day.

Kamikochi, Japan's only pristine paradise: Located at an altitude of 1,500 meters, Kamikochi, along with the surrounding mountains, is part of the Chubu Sangaku National Park. From mid-October to early May, there is occasional snow cover, and the ground is still covered in remnants of snow. Temperatures rarely exceed 15 degrees Celsius, making it feel like winter. This feeling is especially pronounced when fog is thick and winds are strong. Therefore, please be sure to prepare winter clothing when visiting Kamikochi.

Walk along the riverbank to the Kappa Bridge

One of Japan's three great Gassho-zukuri villages, Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fairytale town is located in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, where more than 113 Gassho-zukuri houses stand. These traditional wooden houses with thatched roofs are characterized by their unique gable roofs with the shape of two hands clasped together.

Kenrokuen, one of the three great gardens, is named for its combination of "six sublime qualities." These six qualities refer to grandeur, seclusion, human intervention, antiquity, water features, and panoramic views. Because a typical garden, in order to showcase a spaciousness (grandeur), inevitably lacks tranquility and depth (seclusion); adding artificial elements (human intervention) easily diminishes its rustic charm (antiquity); and using too many waterfalls or ponds (water features) loses its expansive view (panoramic view). The poem mentions that only the Lake Garden in Rakuyang can simultaneously achieve these six qualities. Kenrokuen is a "stroll garden." It makes full use of its land area, planting colorful flowers, trees, and shrubs, and interspersing pavilions, artificial hills, ponds, winding streams, and teahouses in suitable locations, requiring visitors to wander through these elements to fully appreciate the garden's beauty.

Guaranteed stay in a star-rated hotel - OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi BY Hoshino Resorts. Located in Katamachi, the heart of Kanazawa, the hotel is surrounded by restaurants and trendy shops, and major attractions are within easy walking distance, offering unparalleled convenience.

The room features a "mini machiya space." The design blends classic Japanese style with modern aesthetics, with pillowcases and curtains mimicking snow pendants, showcasing a strong Kanazawa character. A tea room is also included, making it the perfect corner for late-night conversations with friends.

Stay at the traditional hot spring hotel, Asama no Yu. The Asama Onsen boasts a long history and abundant spring water. Benefits include: relieving joint pain, lower back pain, neuralgia, promoting frozen shoulder, aiding recovery from injuries, improving cold hands and feet, eliminating fatigue, enhancing health, and beautifying the skin.

Purchase Notice

—Important Notes—

• The sightseeing time for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is arranged by the local scenic area management bureau. Our company will adjust the sightseeing order and time spent within the scenic area according to the schedule arranged by the local scenic area management bureau. Please cooperate with the tour guide's arrangements on the day.

• In case of traffic congestion on the Alps route, departure from the hotel the following morning will be earlier than scheduled. Breakfast boxes will be provided for guests to enjoy while taking in the scenic views.

• In case of severe weather, the Tateyama Yuryo Road will be closed to traffic, and the itinerary will be changed to (Chubu Santake National Park, take the Shin-Hotaka double-decker cable car and enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and snow-covered landscapes along the way).

• We appreciate your understanding that the Snow Valley walk may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

• The tour fee includes the local driver, fluent Chinese-speaking guide and their tips, as well as all round-trip transportation costs during the trip.

• If the number of participants is odd or a single person registers, a Single room surcharge must be paid before departure can be arranged. Bed type cannot be guaranteed and depends on the hotel's actual situation. Please take note.

• Hotel accommodation: Our team calculates the standard for sharing a room based on a group of 2 adults.

—Special Note—

• Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes in advance. To avoid delaying the subsequent itinerary, latecomers will not be waited for, and no refunds will be given to those who are late or do not attend.

• Daily schedules may be subject to adjustments based on weather, traffic, and unforeseen circumstances.

• The pricing policy is as follows: children aged 2-5 are charged as toddlers, but do not occupy a bed in the hotel; children aged 6 and above are charged as adults; and children under 2 years old who do not occupy a seat are charged free of charge.

•We will depart as scheduled despite the rain.

• The venue may be closed for maintenance or other reasons depending on the situation on the day. The decision rests with the organizer, and guests may not claim compensation for this reason. We apologize for the inconvenience. If the restaurant is temporarily closed/fully booked or other factors prevent you from dining on the day of departure, you will be able to dine at another restaurant or receive a cash voucher instead.

In the event of an accident caused by force majeure or bodily injury or death due to unforeseen factors, the company's employees and related personnel shall only assume the obligation to provide full assistance, and the company and its members shall not bear any responsibility for the injured or deceased.

• A minimum of 15 people are required for the group to form a tour. If the minimum number of participants is not met, we will notify you three working days before departure to arrange an alternative departure date.

• Outdoor activities involve certain risks and potential dangers. Guests must assess their own health and abilities to determine whether they are suitable to participate before considering any activities included in the tour or offered during the trip.

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• If the meeting time and location of the itinerary are changed, we will contact you via WhatsApp/WeChat/Line, etc. Please take note!

• Please note that in Japan, tour guides and drivers/tour leaders have different areas of responsibility.

• The driver/tour leader speaks Mandarin, and you can ask him/her for help in case of an emergency.

• Outdoor activities involve risks, and it is recommended to purchase personal travel and medical insurance according to your own needs.

Reminders

The sightseeing time for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is arranged by the local scenic area management bureau. Our company will adjust the sightseeing order and duration within the scenic area according to the schedule arranged by the local scenic area management bureau. Please cooperate with the tour guide's arrangements on the day.
If traffic conditions are chaotic on the Alps route, the departure time from the hotel the following morning will be earlier than scheduled. Breakfast boxes will be provided for guests to enjoy while traveling and admiring the scenic views.
In case of severe weather, the Tateyama Yuryo Road will be closed to traffic, and the itinerary will be changed to (Chubu Santake National Park, take the Shin-Hotaka double-decker cable car and enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and snow-covered landscapes along the way).
Please understand that the Snow Valley walk may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
The tour fee includes the local driver, fluent Chinese-speaking tour guide and their tips, as well as all round-trip transportation costs during the trip.
Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes in advance. To avoid delaying the subsequent itinerary, latecomers will not be waited for, and no refunds will be given to those who are late or do not attend.
The daily schedule may be subject to adjustments based on the weather, traffic, and unforeseen circumstances.
The pricing policy is as follows: children aged 2-5 are charged as toddlers, but do not occupy a bed in the hotel; children aged 6 and above are charged as adults; and children under 2 years old who do not occupy a seat are charged free of charge.
We will depart as scheduled despite the rain.
The venue may be closed for maintenance or other reasons depending on the situation on the day. The decision rests with the organizer, and guests may not claim compensation for this reason. We apologize for the inconvenience. If the restaurant is temporarily closed/fully booked or other factors prevent you from dining on the day of departure, you will be able to dine at another restaurant or receive a cash voucher instead.
In the event of an accident caused by force majeure or bodily injury or death due to unpredictable factors, the company's employees and related personnel shall only assume the obligation to provide full assistance, and the company and its members shall not bear any responsibility for the injured or deceased.
A minimum of 15 people are required for the group to form a group. If the minimum number of participants is not met, our company will notify you three working days before departure to arrange an alternative departure date.
Outdoor activities involve certain risks and potential dangers. Guests must assess their own health and abilities to determine whether they are suitable to participate before considering any activities included in the tour or offered during the trip.
If the meeting time and location of your itinerary are changed, we will contact you via WhatsApp/WeChat/Line, etc. Please take note!
Please note that in Japan, tour guides and drivers/tour leaders have different areas of responsibility.
The driver/tour leader speaks Mandarin, and you can seek help from him/her in case of emergency.
Outdoor activities involve risks, and it is recommended that you purchase personal travel and medical insurance according to your own needs.
If the number of participants is odd or a single person registers, a Single room surcharge must be paid before departure can be arranged. Bed type cannot be guaranteed and depends on the hotel's actual situation. Please take note.
Hotel Accommodation: Our team calculates the standard for sharing a room based on a group of 2 adults.

FAQ

1. What is the optimal visiting season for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route offers distinct beauty throughout its open season. Spring (April to June) is renowned for the towering snow walls of Yuki-no-Otani. Summer (July to August) provides lush greenery, blooming alpine flowers, and comfortable hiking weather. Autumn (late September to October) transforms the mountains into a spectacular display of red and gold foliage. Each season presents a unique and optimal experience depending on your preference for scenery.

2. Where is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route located and what is its main highlight?

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is located in the heart of Japan's Northern Alps, spanning Toyama and Nagano prefectures. It is renowned as a magnificent mountain sightseeing route. Its main highlight is the journey across these dramatic alpine landscapes, utilizing six unique forms of transportation, including cable cars, ropeways, and electric buses, culminating in the impressive Kurobe Dam.

3. Is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route considered part of the 'Japanese Alps' and what does that experience entail?

Yes, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is indeed a prominent part of the 'Japanese Alps', offering an immersive high-mountain experience. This entails traversing a majestic mountain range, witnessing stunning panoramic views, and encountering diverse alpine ecosystems. Visitors journey through a series of dramatic landscapes, from deep valleys to towering peaks, experiencing a genuine sense of being in a grand alpine environment.

4. How long does it typically take to reach the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from major cities like Tokyo or Nagoya?

Reaching the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route varies depending on your starting point. From Tokyo, it typically takes about 3 to 4 hours by Shinkansen to Toyama or Matsumoto, followed by local lines to the route's entrance. From Nagoya, you can reach Matsumoto in about 2-3 hours by limited express train, then proceed to the Nagano side entrance. Alternatively, travel to Toyama via Shinkansen takes about 3 hours, connecting to the Toyama side entrance.

5. When does the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route typically open and close each year?

The entire Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route typically opens around mid-April each year, often coinciding with the impressive snow walls. It usually remains open until late November. However, specific sections or attractions, like the Kurobe Dam, may have slightly different operating periods within this timeframe. It's always advisable to check the official schedule for the exact opening and closing dates for any given year.

6. What unique transportation methods and natural phenomena, like the Kurobe Dam discharge, can be experienced along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?

Along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, visitors can experience a remarkable journey using six distinct transportation methods. These include the Tateyama Cable Car, Tateyama Kogen Bus, Tateyama Tunnel Trolley Bus, Tateyama Ropeway, Kurobe Cable Car, and Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus. A significant natural phenomenon is the dramatic water discharge from the Kurobe Dam, Japan's tallest arch dam, offering a powerful and awe-inspiring spectacle during its operational season.

7. Beyond the Alpine Route, what cultural and natural attractions like Shirakawa-go and Kamikochi are visited in the Japanese Alps region?

In addition to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, the broader Japanese Alps region offers several captivating attractions. Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famous for its unique gassho-zukuri (praying hands) thatched-roof houses, resembling a fairytale village. Kamikochi, often called "Japan's purest land," is a pristine highland valley known for its stunning natural beauty, crystal-clear streams, and iconic Kappa Bridge, ideal for gentle hiking and photography. Other notable stops include Takayama Old Town and Kenrokuen.

8. What kind of diverse natural landscapes and scenic views can visitors expect along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and in areas like Kamikochi?

Visitors traversing the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and exploring areas like Kamikochi can expect an incredible diversity of natural landscapes. This includes majestic snow-capped peaks in spring, lush green valleys and alpine flower fields in summer, and vibrant autumnal foliage across dense forests. You will witness serene volcanic landscapes, pristine mountain lakes, dramatic gorges, and the powerful flow of rivers, offering breathtaking panoramic views at every turn.

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