"Unazuki Onsen & the Highest Hotel on the Alpine Route – Approx. 2,450m Elevation – 3-Day Tour" Enjoy a dream stay of approx. 20 hours at "Hotel Tateyama" ＜Premium Experience / Relaxing Journey＞ (Departing from Nagoya)
- Stay at "Hotel Tateyama" on the first night, located at an elevation of 2,450m—the highest resort within the Alpine Route, closest to the stars
- On the second night, relax at Unazuki Onsen’s "Unazuki Grandvrio Hotel" and enjoy the soothing hot springs
- Unlike standard tours, this itinerary allows you to take a full 2 days to traverse the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
- Kurobe Gorge Torokko Train ride Experience
- This tour is conducted in Japanese, but the content is enjoyable for international travelers as well
- Large luggage will be transported from the second-night hotel, allowing you to travel hands-free on the return journey
- Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen "Hakutaka" (Unazuki Onsen – Tsuruga section) to return
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Luggage limit | 1 piece |
| Minimum participant requirement | 15 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Breakfast included, Lunch included, With dinner |
| Accommodation type | Hotel, Luxury (4–5 stars) |
| Room type | Double room, Triple room, Quadruple room |
| Sightseeing type | Star gazing |
| Transport | Walking, Bus tour |
Product Info
Purchase Notice
[Travel conditions]
Departure / Destination: Nagoya / Toyama
Travel duration: 2 nights and 3 days
Transportation used: Train，Chartered bus
Operating Bus Company: ALPICO Kotsu or Equivalent
Meal Plan: 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches (including 1 bento), 2 Dinners
Accommodation:
1st night at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Toyama
2nd night at Hotel Tateyama
(Western-style room: twin/with toilet) *The second night may be an out-bath type room without a bathtub. Please use the large public bath.
Minimum number of participants: 15
Tour conductor: 1
Guide: 0
[Travel planning / operation]
Company name: CLUB TOURISM INTERNATIONAL INC
Address: 1-9-6 Edagawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Registration number: Registered travel agency No. 1693 approved by the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency
Membership: Regular member of Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
[Commissioned Sales]
KKday JAPAN Co., Ltd.
WESTALL Yotsuya Bldg. 2F, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004
Japan Registered travel agency No. 2045 approved by the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency
Membership: Member of Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
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 15 day(s) before the departure date
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
As this is a comprehensive group tour, we cannot accept requests to change the meal contents, except in cases where there is a risk of endangering your physical safety, such as allergies or dietary restrictions based on medical reasons. Please also note that we cannot refund the meal fee even if you do not eat the meal.
Please adhere to the meeting time during the tour. If the meeting time has passed, the tour will depart.
Room assignments (Western-style twin room / with toilet or higher) will be arranged by our company. Thank you for your understanding.
Depending on local congestion and road conditions, your stay at Murodo may be shortened.
If you apply for 3 people in 1 room, we will provide you with an extra bed (sofa bed or cot) in the twin room.
The rooms for the first night do not have baths. Please use the large public bath.
As you will be carrying your own luggage while traversing the Alpine Route, we recommend packing compactly for easier mobility.
We offer a service to send one piece of luggage per group from the first night's hotel to your home. Please be aware of this when preparing your luggage. * Only one piece per group (up to 25kg / total of three sides up to 120cm) * Up to one piece per room.
Since Toyama Chiho Railway operates with unreserved seats, you may not be able to sit down depending on how crowded the train is.
While traveling through the Alpine Route, you will transfer between six different modes of transportation and carry your own luggage. Please pack compactly for easier mobility.
Views of the sea of clouds, starry skies, sunsets, and other sights from Hotel Tateyama may not be viewable depending on weather conditions.
This tour is not available for children of elementary school age or younger. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to construction work, the Tateyama Cable Car will be suspended from November 4 to November 30. During this period, the Kogen Bus (substitute bus) will operate between Tateyama Station and Bijodaira Station as an alternative to the cable car.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 21 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 8 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- 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.
FAQ
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route offers a rich and diverse array of highlights, including traversing magnificent mountain scenery at altitudes of 3,000 meters. The itinerary is specifically designed for a two-day full traverse, allowing for a deeper and more leisurely appreciation of the stunning views along the way. From the highest point, the 'Murodo' area, you can not only admire the continuous mountain ranges up close but also have the opportunity to experience a dreamlike, light-pollution-free starry sky at the Tateyama Hotel, situated at an elevation of 2,450 meters, and feel the awe-inspiring power of Japanese nature.
Riding the Kurobe Gorge Railway offers a unique journey through Japan's deepest V-shaped gorge. The train travels alongside the Kurobe River, with views of primeval forests, bizarre rock formations, waterfalls, and suspension bridges. The scenery changes dramatically, especially during the spring's fresh greenery and the autumn's vibrant fall foliage, allowing travelers to closely experience the grandeur and delicate beauty of nature. It's an unmissable experience for railway enthusiasts and nature lovers.
The Tateyama Hotel is situated at 'Murodo,' the highest point of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, at an elevation of approximately 2,450 meters. Staying here allows you to fully appreciate the magnificent 3,000-meter class mountains surrounding you and the vast sea of clouds below during the day. At night, due to the high altitude and distance from city light pollution, the starry sky appears exceptionally brilliant, as if within reach, offering a breathtaking and dreamlike celestial spectacle. It's an ideal location for stargazing.
The best season to visit the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route depends on the scenery you wish to experience. Spring (around April-May) is famous for the spectacular 'Snow Wall' or 'Yuki-no-Otani,' with its towering snow walls; summer (around June-August) is lush and green with pleasant, cool weather, perfect for escaping the heat and for hiking; and autumn (around September-October) is the prime time to admire the mountains ablaze with fall foliage, offering stunning, layered red leaf scenery that is truly captivating.
Unazuki Onsen is renowned for its clear, colorless, weakly alkaline simple spring water, making it a representative hot spring in the Hokuriku region. Its gentle quality is less irritating to the skin and is said to be effective in relieving muscle aches, joint pain, nerve pain, and fatigue. After soaking, your skin will feel smooth, and your mind and body will feel fully relaxed and healed, making it ideal for recovering from travel fatigue.
Traversing the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a diverse transportation experience. You will sequentially ride unique modes of transport including the Tateyama Cable Car, Tateyama Highland Bus, Tateyama Trolley Bus, Kurobe Cable Car, and Kanden Tunnel Trolley Bus. Each form of transportation offers a unique perspective and experience. For instance, the Highland Bus will take you through the Snow Wall, while the cable cars offer panoramic views of the magnificent mountain scenery, allowing you to appreciate the natural landscape from different angles.
The Unazuki Onsen area boasts abundant natural resources, resulting in distinctive local cuisine. You can savor dishes made with fresh local seafood, such as various delicacies prepared with white shrimp caught in Toyama Bay, or try Masu Sushi (trout sushi). Additionally, many onsen hotels in the area offer exquisite Kaiseki ryori (traditional multi-course haute cuisine) that incorporates seasonal ingredients, allowing you to indulge your palate while enjoying the hot springs and experiencing the unique local food culture.
When staying at the Tateyama Hotel at a high altitude of approximately 2,450 meters, to avoid altitude sickness, it is recommended that travelers move slowly and avoid strenuous exercise to allow their bodies time to acclimatize. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and avoid excessive alcohol consumption. If you experience symptoms of altitude sickness such as headache, nausea, or difficulty breathing, inform your companions, guide, or hotel staff immediately. Furthermore, due to significant temperature differences between day and night at high altitudes, be sure to pack adequate warm clothing.
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