3-Day Tour of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Gorge Railway, and Kamikochi | 2 Nights at an Inn with Hot Springs (Departing from Tokyo)

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◎ [Sightseeing] Enjoy the spectacular views of the Northern Alps at your leisure, one spot per day

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 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. Its total length is 37.2 km, with 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 numerous scenic spots and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery of Tateyama Kurobe, which spreads out above the clouds.

Snow Valley

[Event period: April 15th to June 25th, 2026 (planned)] This is a popular season every year with tourists from both Japan and abroad.

◆May and June are the perfect time to see white-winged ptarmigan!

Rock ptarmigans were designated a national natural monument in 1955. There are approximately 280 rock ptarmigans (as of 2011) living around Murododaira. These birds live in high mountains, and Mt. Tateyama has one of the largest populations of them among the central mountain ranges. On the sacred Mt. Tateyama, they have long been cherished as messengers of the gods.

◆360-degree panoramic view of Tateyama Ropeway

The Tateyama Ropeway is the longest single-span ropeway in Japan, with no supporting pillars. Enjoy the panoramic views from the air!

◆Murodō and Mikurigaike Pond

After the snow melts, the walking season in Murodo begins from July to mid-September! Murodo is located at an altitude of 2,450m, so even in summer the average temperature is below 20°C, making it an ideal summer escape and allowing you to enjoy a pleasant walk.

◆Average temperature from July to September: Murodo 16°C / Tokyo 28°C *Based on research by Tateyama Kurobe Kanko Co., Ltd. from 2020 to 2023

This is the season when you can observe rare alpine plants that can only be seen at high altitudes. A nature guide will provide detailed explanations! Guiding receiver included.

◆ Kurobe Dam, Japan's tallest dam

This dam was built on the Kurobe River. It is one of the largest arched dome dams in Japan, standing 186m high!

Ride the Kurobe Gorge Trolley Train through the V-shaped gorge

This is a scenic train ride that you should definitely try at least once, offering a view of the Kurobe Gorge from the train window. Crossing the V-shaped gorge on the iron bridge is a truly impressive experience!

◎About the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

■The Snow Otani Walk may be cancelled due to weather conditions.

■The snow conditions at "Snow Otani" may vary depending on the weather. *Event period: April 15th to June 25th, 2026 (planned)

The Kurobe Dam tourist water release may be canceled depending on the weather on the day. [Water release period] June 26th to October 15th (planned)

■Depending on weather and congestion, the start and end times may change and the course may be shortened.

■Due to weather conditions, etc., your stay may be shortened.

■All vehicles on the Alpine Route are shared with general passengers.

■As the Alpine Route is expected to be very crowded immediately after it opens, departure time from accommodations may be around 6:00. *If departure is earlier, breakfast may be provided as a boxed lunch.

◎We recommend the following clothing for the Alpine Route

●A backpack is convenient as it leaves your hands free. Please keep your carry-on luggage as small as possible.

A raincoat with a hood is essential. It will keep you safe from the rain even without an umbrella, and won't restrict your movement.

●Clothes appropriate for the season: The average temperature at Murodo is (9:00 AM / 1:00 PM) *From the official Alpine Route website

April: 1-4 degrees/3-6 degrees, May: 4-7 degrees/6-9 degrees

June: 9-12 degrees/12-13 degrees

July: 13-16 degrees / 14-17 degrees August: 14-17 degrees / 16-19 degrees

September: 11 to 14 degrees/13 to 15 degrees October: 2 to 9 degrees/5 to 11 degrees November: -3 to 1 degrees/-1 to 3 degrees

Comfortable shoes: Around Murodo, we recommend wearing comfortable trekking shoes or sneakers that are non-slip.

● Useful items: The sun can be strong on sunny days, so it's useful to have sunglasses and sunscreen.

◎About Kamikochi

[Kamikochi shuttle bus restrictions]

To protect tourism, tourist buses (ordinary vehicles) may be restricted from entering the area. In the event of such restrictions, you will need to transfer to a special shuttle bus (approximately 30 minutes one way). Please note that the shuttle bus may have extra seats depending on how crowded it is.

[About the walk]

The walk in Kamikochi is within 30 minutes from Kappa Bridge, and extends west to Tashiro Bridge, and east to about halfway between Kappa Bridge and Myojin Pond. For safety reasons, we do not allow free walking around Taisho Pond, Tashiro Pond, or Myojin Pond. *Depending on the amount of snow, some areas may not be accessible for walking.

◎About lunch

Day 1: Lunch in Unazuki, including white shrimp and Kurobe famous water pork
Day 2: We provide a boxed lunch to enjoy while sightseeing along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

◎ [Accommodation] Stay at a famous hot spring hotel and relax in the hot springs.

1st night: Unazuki Grand Hotel: Relax in the famous Unazuki Onsen. 2nd night: Omachi Onsenkyo Tateyama Prince Hotel or equivalent: Relax in the hot springs closest to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

■This tour will be conducted in Japanese only.

Please note that all tour guidance will be provided in Japanese only.
However, to ensure the smooth running of the tour and safety, we will provide as much information as possible using a translation app (meeting place, departure time, etc.). Please observe the following when participating.
・Please make your reservation using your correct name and email address.
・Please be on time during the tour. If you are late, the tour will depart.