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 a leisurely pace, one location per day.

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of the world's leading mountain sightseeing routes, traversing the Northern Alps, a mountain range with peaks reaching over 3,000 meters in elevation. It has a total length of 37.2 km and a maximum elevation difference of 1,975 m. Almost the entire route is located within the Chubu Sangaku National Park. By changing vehicles between Tateyama Station in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture, and Ogizawa Station in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, you can easily enjoy the magnificent natural beauty of Tateyama Kurobe, stretching above the clouds, passing through numerous scenic spots along the way.

◆360-degree panoramic view from the Tateyama Ropeway

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

◆Murodo and Mikurigaike Pond

From July to mid-September, after the snow melts, it's the perfect season for strolling around Murodo! Located at an altitude of 2,450m, Murodo boasts an average temperature of below 20 degrees Celsius even in summer, making it an ideal summer retreat where you can enjoy a pleasant walk.

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

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

◆ Kurobe Dam, the tallest dam in Japan

A dam built on the Kurobe River. It is one of the largest arch-type dome dams in Japan, standing 186 meters tall!

◆Ride the Kurobe Gorge Torokko Train that travels through the V-shaped gorge.

This scenic train offers breathtaking views of the Kurobe Gorge from its windows – a ride you'll want to experience at least once. The moment you cross the V-shaped gorge on the railway bridge is truly spectacular!

◎ About the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

■The Snow Valley Walk may be canceled due to weather conditions.

■The snow conditions at "Snow Valley" may vary depending on the weather. *Event period: April 15, 2026 - June 25, 2026 (tentative)

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

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

■Depending on weather conditions or other factors, the length of your stay may be shortened.

■All transportation within the Alpine Route will be shared with general passengers.

■The Alpine Route is expected to be extremely crowded immediately after its opening, so departure from your accommodation may be as early as 6:00 AM. *Breakfast may be a packed lunch if departure is earlier than scheduled.

◎Recommended clothing for the Alpine Route

●A backpack is convenient as it leaves both hands free. Please pack your belongings as lightly as possible.

●A raincoat with a hood is essential. It protects you from the rain even without an umbrella, so it doesn't restrict your movement.

● 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/3-6 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: Trekking shoes or sneakers that are comfortable and easy to wear are recommended as they are less likely to slip around Murodo.

● Useful items: On sunny days, the sun can be quite strong, so sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended.

◎ About Kamikochi

[Regarding restrictions on the Kamikochi shuttle bus]

For tourism protection purposes, the entry of tour buses (general vehicles) may be restricted. If restricted: You will transfer to a dedicated shuttle bus midway (approximately 30 minutes each way). Please note that depending on the congestion, the shuttle bus may have auxiliary seats.

[About the walk]

The Kamikochi walk is limited to within 30 minutes from Kappa Bridge, extending west to Tashiro Bridge and east to roughly halfway between Kappa Bridge and Myojin Pond. For safety reasons, free exploration of Taisho Pond, Tashiro Pond, and Myojin Pond is prohibited on this course. *Depending on snow conditions, some areas may be inaccessible.

◎About lunch

Day 1: Lunch in Unazuki, including white shrimp and Kurobe spring water pork.
Day 2: We will provide you with a bento box lunch to enjoy while sightseeing along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

◎【Accommodation】Stay at a famous hot spring hotel and enjoy a relaxing time in the hot springs.

Night 1: Unazuki Grand Hotel - Relax in the famous Unazuki Onsen hot springs. Night 2: 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 information provided by the tour guide during your trip will be in Japanese only.
However, in order 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 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.