[Summer and Autumn Only] Tateyama Kurobe 2-day tour｜Japan’s stunning Kamikochi Tateyama Kurobe Lake Suwa｜Autumn maple viewing (departing from Tokyo)

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- Itinerary -

★Kamikochi + Tateyama Kurobe (from Ogizawa to Murodo and back to Tateyama Kurobe)★

DAY1: 7:10 Depart from Shinjuku West Exit Tokyo Mode Gakuen

10:00-10:20 Lake Suwa sightseeing and rest

11:20-16:00 Kamikochi sightseeing (lunch at your own expense)

18:00～ Accommodation: Hotel in Nagano area (dinner at own expense)

DAY2:

6:30-7:00 Breakfast at the hotel

Departure at 7:30

8:30-14:30 Tateyama Kurobe

Disband at Shinjuku West Exit around 20:00

- Attractions -

• Lake Suwa

Lake Suwa is located in the temperate zone, almost in the center of Nagano Prefecture. The lake surface is 759 meters above sea level and has a circumference of 16.2 kilometers. It is the largest lake in the prefecture. The plateau is located in the upper reaches of the Azusa River in the western part of Nagano Prefecture. This area is surrounded by primeval forests such as white birch and larch. Taisho Pond, Tashiro Pond, Myojin Pond, etc. are distributed in between. It is surrounded by the Hotaka Mountain Range, Yakedake, and the Jounen Mountains. It is a small basin with an altitude of about 1,500 meters and belongs to the Chubu Sangaku National Park.

• Kamikochi

The magnificent scenery is like the Alps in Japan. The mountain is closed in winter every year, and after the spring, it is a popular check-in destination for many backpackers! Located in the upper reaches of Azusagawa in western Nagano Prefecture, it is surrounded by the Hotaka Mountains, Yakedake, and the Jounen Mountains. It is a small basin with an elevation of about 1,500 meters and belongs to the Chubu Sangaku National Park. It was introduced to the world by the British missionary and mountaineer Walter Weston in the 19th century, and is also known by many mountaineers as a famous scenic spot in Japan. At an altitude of 1,500 meters, the temperature is about 1-10 degrees from March to May. The temperature difference in the mountains is large, and it may suddenly rain and snow. Please bring an umbrella and keep warm. The scenery is refreshing and very relaxing! There are also many wild monkeys living in the mountains. You can take pictures of the cute figures of the monkeys, but be careful not to feed them.

• Kappa Bridge, the landmark of Kamikochi

When talking about the characteristics of Kamikochi, the first thing that comes to mind is the Kappa Bridge. The current Kappa Bridge was rebuilt in 1997 and is about 36 meters long and 3 meters wide. The area around the bridge is the most prosperous area in Kamikochi, with souvenir shops, restaurants and hotels on both sides. Looking from the bridge, you can see the green in spring and the red leaves shining on the water in autumn. Looking up, you can see the majestic Hotaka Mountain Range and Yakedake

• Taisho Pond

To the south of Kappa Bridge, you will see the beautiful mirror-like water surface reflecting the Hotaka Mountain Range and Yakedake. Taisho Pond shows different atmospheres depending on the time of day, not only during the day, but also at dusk and early morning. After the rain, the haze rises, creating a dreamy atmosphere.

• Tashiro Pond/Tashiro Marsh

The Tashiro Marsh, just beyond the pristine forest, offers a spectacular view of the Hotaka Mountains, and many people come with tripods to take photos. After summer, the shadows gradually change, and autumn is wrapped in tan. In November, frost will fall again before the peaks close, and the white and sparkling landscape will spread out.

• Tateyama Kurobe
  

Tateyama Kurobe is located in central Japan and is known as "Japan's last secret place". In autumn, the maple leaves all over the mountains and the snow on the top of the mountain complement each other, and the mountains are covered with layers of red and yellow, creating an amazing and unique landscape. Take the ground cable car, aerial cable car, trolley bus and other means of transportation to enjoy the bright red maple leaves and enjoy the unique beautiful scenery of Japan.

- Note before departure -

[Kamikochi]: 1,500 meters above sea level

Weather ️Temperature: 5-20 degrees, strong ultraviolet rays

• The temperature difference in the mountains is large, and it may suddenly rain or snow, so it is important to wear non-slip mountaineering equipment.

1. Mountaineering clothing: Wear warm, protective and comfortable clothes.

2. Hiking shoes: They are the most important equipment in all hiking equipment. It is recommended that you choose shoes that suit you before hiking. Shoes should be sneakers, cloth shoes and flat shoes. These shoes are highly breathable and comfortable to walk in, and are suitable for hiking. Do not wear high heels or wedge heels to avoid inconvenience and safety hazards during hiking.

3. Prepare dry food and enough water, because climbing will make you sweat, and if you don’t replenish enough water, you will easily become exhausted. Although it is spring now, you still need to replenish water in time.

4. It is recommended to carry first aid medicines, band-aids, etc. with you in case of falls, bruises, or sprains.

5. Do not carry the backpack by hand. It is recommended to carry it on your shoulders or hang it diagonally.

[Tateyama Kurobe]: 2450m high plateau

Weather temperature: 5-17 degrees, strong ultraviolet rays