| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Minimum participant requirement | 15 travelers |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Breakfast included, Lunch included, With dinner |
| Accommodation type | Hotel |
| Room type | Double room, Triple room |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Bus tour |
| Transport | Bus tour |
[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Aichi, Nagoya, Gifu, Toyama, Nagano
Trip duration: 2 nights, 3 days
Transportation used: Chartered bus
Bus company: Alpico Kotsu and equivalent (bus guide will be on board only on the 3rd day) *Excluding the Alpine Route transportation section
Meal plan: Breakfast 2 times / Lunch 3 times (including 1 packed lunch) / Dinner 2 times
Accommodation used:
First night / Granvrio Hotel Unazuki Onsen
Room type: Japanese-style room or Western-style room (single, twin, or triple room) or Japanese-Western style room. *All rooms have a private bathroom/toilet. Triple rooms will have an extra bed.
Second night / Midagahara Hotel
Room type: Japanese-style room or Western-style room (single, twin, or triple room)
The Japanese-style rooms at Midagahara Hotel do not have private bathrooms. Please use the public bath.
Minimum number of participants: 15
Tour guide: 1
Guide: 0 (Guidance will be in Japanese) *A licensed tour guide will not accompany the tour.
[Travel planning/execution]
Company Name: Club Tourism International Inc
Address: 1-9-6 Edagawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 1693
Affiliated travel industry association: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) Regular Member
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KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.
2nd Floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004, Japan
Registered Travel Agency No. 2045, Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency
Member organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
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 20 day(s) before the departure date
Please arrive at the designated location 30 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
This course is not open to children, toddlers, or infants.
A fee of 1,500 yen per meal will be charged for any changes to the meal plan due to food allergies, religious reasons, etc., and any difference in price will be charged at cost.
Toyama Chihō Railway has unreserved seating, so you may not be able to find a seat during peak hours.
Traveling within the Alpine Route involves transferring between six different modes of transport, and you will need to carry your own luggage, so please pack it compactly.
Depending on the congestion on the Alpine Route, the departure time from your accommodation on the second day may be early in the morning (6:00-7:00).
Starry skies and seas of clouds may not be visible depending on weather conditions.
Regarding accommodation, the basic arrangement is one room for 1 to 4 people. The first night will be in a Japanese-style room or a Western-style room (with bath and toilet), and the second night will be in a Japanese-style room, a Western-style room (with bath and toilet), or a Japanese-Western style room. *Western-style rooms are all single, twin, or triple rooms, and triple rooms are twin rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed.
The Japanese-style rooms at Midagahara Hotel do not have private bathrooms. Please use the public bath. Room and view requests cannot be accommodated.
The 3-day tour is designed to allow visitors sufficient time to explore the Murodo Snow Valley. Typically, guests spend several hours walking through the majestic Snow Walls (Yuki-no-Otani) and soaking in the unique high-altitude scenery. This allows for comfortable photo opportunities and appreciation of this seasonal spectacle, especially during its peak viewing period from mid-April to late June.
This tour offers diverse experiences, including traversing the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, famous for its Murodo Snow Valley (Yuki-no-Otani) in spring. You'll also enjoy breathtaking Northern Alps views from Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Harbor and stroll through the pristine natural landscapes of Kamikochi. A highlight is staying at a hotel with spectacular views along the Alpine Route at 1,930m altitude, enhancing the immersive mountain experience.
Yes, the 3-day tour is specifically designed for comprehensive exploration. It allows ample time to fully experience the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, including the Murodo Snow Valley. Additionally, the itinerary extends to other iconic Northern Alps locations like Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Harbor and Kamikochi, complemented by overnight stays at scenic hotels on the Alpine Route and a resort hotel. This multi-day approach ensures a relaxed and thorough discovery of the region's natural beauty.
For viewing the spectacular Murodo Snow Valley, the optimal period is typically from mid-April to late June. This is when the immense snow walls are at their most impressive and accessible for visitors to walk through. Outside this period, the Alpine Route still offers stunning natural beauty with lush greenery in summer and vibrant autumn foliage in the fall, each season providing a unique charm.
You can conveniently acquire tickets for this comprehensive 3-day tour, which includes the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and accommodations, through KKday. Booking via KKday offers the benefit of a streamlined process for a multi-day itinerary with various components, saving you the hassle of individually arranging transport, tickets, and overnight stays at scenic hotels. This ensures a well-organized and enjoyable travel experience from start to finish.
For visiting the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, especially the Murodo Snow Valley, layering is essential. Even in spring or early summer, temperatures can be cold at high altitudes. We recommend warm, waterproof outerwear, thermal layers, and waterproof, comfortable walking shoes. Don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen due to strong UV rays reflected off the snow, and a hat to protect from cold winds.
Murodo Snow Valley, home to the impressive Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), is a central stop along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Visitors typically reach Murodo via a series of unique mountain transport methods, including cable cars and trolley buses, as part of the tour's designed itinerary. Once there, the experience involves walking between towering snow walls that can reach over ten meters high, offering a truly unique and memorable natural spectacle amidst the alpine environment.
This 3-day tour comprehensively covers the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, featuring the iconic Murodo Snow Valley (Yuki-no-Otani). Beyond the Alpine Route, guests will enjoy stunning Northern Alps scenery from Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Harbor and have time to stroll through the pristine nature of Kamikochi. Unique accommodations include a spectacular hotel on the Alpine Route at 1,930m and a North American-style resort, along with a course lunch at Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu.