[2-Day Kurobe Tateyama Snow Wall Tour] Alpine Route "Snow Otani" & World Heritage "Shirakawa-go" & Hida Takayama Old Street & Kenrokuen Garden | Depart from Nagoya

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- Attractions -

・「Alpine Route」Kurobe Tateyama

The Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route is one of the world's most famous mountaineering routes. The entire route runs through the Northern Alps. Due to the altitude difference of nearly 2,000 meters, you can enjoy completely different natural landscapes along the way. Tateyama is one of the three sacred mountains in Japan, along with Mt. Fuji and Mt. Hakusan. Every year when the mountain opens, many tourists come from far and wide to visit. Whether it is the world-famous snow walls or the magnificent alpine scenery that can be enjoyed in Bijodaira and Murodo, they are all must-see sights in a lifetime! Of course, you can't miss the Kurobe Dam, Japan's tallest dam. Everyone who visits the site will be shocked by this man-made miracle!

◆Murodo

Murodo Station, at an altitude of 2,450 meters, is the highest station in Japan. The nearby Mikuri Pond is known as the most beautiful volcanic lake in the Northern Alps. The lake water remains frozen until June, and the lake surface is usually covered with snow. When the ice and snow melt, the lake water will appear a very pure blue, which is very beautiful. Strolling along the nearby trails, you can not only enjoy rare wild flowers and lush alpine vegetation such as pine trees, but if you are lucky, you may even see traces of Japan's Special Natural Monument "Thunderbird"!

・Hida Takayama Old Street

Takayama Old Street is a famous ancient castle town in Japan. It once prospered as a merchant town. The three main streets of Kamimachi and Shitamachi are especially known as the "old town area". Walking along these streets, you can admire the endless rows of lattice buildings, canals flowing under the eaves, and sake breweries with "Sake Forest" signs made of cedar leaves, showing a strong traditional atmosphere. These old buildings and shops are full of traces of history and are symbols of the history and culture of Takayama City. In Uemachi, you will find many nostalgic sweets shops, traditional craft shops, and gourmet shops featuring the local specialty "Mitarashi dango", which attract many tourists. Shitamachi retains many shops that are closely related to the daily lives of citizens, such as bakeries, antique shops, farm tool stores, stationery stores, etc. The streets here still retain the style of the old times, and for tourists who want to experience the local culture in depth, it is a secret attraction not to be missed.

・Shirakawa-go Gassho Village

Shirakawa-go, located in the Hida region of Japan, is a village known as the "Secret Land of Japan" and is famous for its unique Gassho-style architecture. These traditional buildings were designated as an Important Preservation Area for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 1976, and were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 along with Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture. Shirakawa-go not only displays the original landscape of rural Japan, but also retains the profound rural culture and lifestyle, and is known as the "original Furusato of Japan." Shirakawa-go is located in the Hida Mountains, with the Sho River flowing through it, forming this unique village. This is a famous heavy snow area in Japan. The accumulated snow in winter will isolate the village from the outside world, making Shirakawa-go a secret place that is difficult to reach. However, it is this natural environment that has shaped the unique local lifestyle. In summer, it is cool and pleasant here; in winter, the village is covered with thick snow, and the depth of snow in February can even reach more than 170 centimeters. Shirakawa-go has a long history, and local residents follow the three principles of "no selling, no renting, and no demolition" to protect the appearance of traditional buildings and maintain the overall appearance of the community. This spirit of protecting cultural heritage has been highly praised internationally, not only because the buildings and landscapes have been preserved, but also because the residents here continue the spirit of "knot", that is, the spirit of mutual assistance. Due to the harsh natural environment in winter, local residents need to help each other to survive the winter together. This tradition of helping others and supporting each other is still preserved in modern times. The villagers will work together to repair the thatched roof of the Gassho-zukuri house, which is not only a practical need for life, but also an important activity to pass on the wisdom of their ancestors. The Gassho-style buildings in Shirakawa-go are famous for their mountain-shaped structures made of interlaced wooden beams, a design that adapts to the local natural environment of heavy snow. The unique style of these buildings makes people feel as if they are in an ancient world where time has stopped, and experience the charm of traditional Japanese culture.

・Kenrokuen Garden

Kenrokuen Garden is located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, along with Korakuen in Okayama and Kairakuen in Mito. The garden was built in the mid-17th century and developed from the lotus pond garden built by Kaga Domain Lord Maeda Tsunaori outside Kanazawa Castle. After several expansions and reconstructions, it eventually became a pond-and-spring garden with an area of ​​approximately 11.7 hectares. The name of the garden, "Kenrokuen," was given by Matsudaira Sadanobu, which means it has six kinds of beautiful scenery: grandeur, seclusion, human power, antiquity, water springs, and views. Famous attractions in the park include the Huizhen Lantern, the Fountain, the Shiyu Pavilion and the Karasaki Pine. The scenery varies in each season, and the snow-capped mountains in winter are especially famous. In 1922, Kenrokuen was designated as a national scenic spot and in 1985 it was upgraded to a special scenic spot. As a representative attraction of Kanazawa City, Kenrokuen Garden attracts a large number of tourists every year to admire its unique natural and cultural landscapes.