[Seasonal Limited Tour] Tateyama Kurobe and Kamikochi 2-Day Tour | Departure from Nagoya

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— What You Can Expect —

Prepare to have your mind blown by the awe-inspiring beauty of the Japanese Alps! Brace yourself for an adventure of a lifetime as you witness the sheer power of nature in Tateyama Kurobe - a winter wonderland boasting some of the planet's highest snowfall. 

Get your cameras ready as you explore the towering "Snow Wall" - a ten-story high masterpiece of nature that will leave you breathless. Lose yourself in the surreal landscape and capture memories that will last a lifetime! 

But that's not all - immerse yourself in a stunning array of picturesque locations, including Kamikochi, Taisho Pond, Tashiroike, Kappa Bridge, Myojin Pond, Hotaka Mountains, and Yakedake. Revel in the serenity and majesty of nature as you soak up the beauty of these spectacular sights. Get ready to experience a journey like no other!

— Itinerary Info —

• Tateyama Kurobe

Visit "Tateyama Kurobe," which straddles Japan's Toyama Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture. It is also known as the "Japanese Alps" and "The Roof of Japan." Among them, "Tateyama" is one of the few snowiest areas in the world, with a record high of 20 meters! 

Be amazed by the spectacular towering "Snow Wall (Yuki-no-Otani)" that forms at an altitude of about 2,400 meters in Tateyama every year from mid-April to May. Come to Murodo and walk into the Snow Wall, where you can't see anything except the thick white snow walls on both sides. 

Immerse in the spectacular, stunning scene! The vast snow wall appears after the snow is removed from the road with a snow pusher which takes about a month to open. Write down your wishes in the message area of the snow wall!

Walk around Kamikochi, a resort in the upper Azusa River located in the western part of Nagano Prefecture. With an elevation of 1,500 meters, it serves as a mountaineering base when climbing Mt. Hotaka and Mt. Yari. It is also part of the Chubu Mountains National Park, which is a national cultural property. To protect the natural environment, all private cars are prohibited from entering.

• Taisho Pond

Visit the Taisho Pond, a volcanic lake formed by the eruption of Yakedake in 1915. Meet the majestic "dead standing tree" in the lake that presents different dreamy scenes seasonally.

• Tashiroike

Tashiroike is a shallow wetland. Be awed by the refreshing greenery in May, the yellow leaves in October, and the scenery of thin ice over the pond in late autumn.

• Kappa Bridge

Arrive at the most symbolic attraction in Kamikochi - Kappa Bridge, just a 5-minute walk from the bus center. On the bridge, you can see the Hotaka Mountains, Yakedake, and the Azusa River.

• Myojin Pond
  

Take a 60-minute walk up the Azusa River from Kappa Bridge to Myojint, which is known as the divine domain of Hotaka Shrine Okumiya. See a variety of wild plants and wild birds. Calm down and feel the tranquility of nature. Snap the very spectacular Mt. Myojin from Myojin Bridge.

• Hotaka Mountains

Get a glimpse of the Hotaka Mountain Range from various scenic spots in Kamikochi. Among the mountains, Mount Okuhodaka is the third highest peak in Japan which was entitled "Hundred Famous Mountains of Japan."

• Yakedake

Marvel at Yakedake is 2,455 meters above sea level and is the only active volcano in the Northern Alps of Japan. The appearance of the smoke lingering in the blue sky is stunning.

— Tateyama Kurobe Policy —

• Respect the local flora and fauna by refraining from picking flowers and plants and carrying your own garbage. Show politeness by greeting fellow hikers on the path
• There's no toilets on the way. Remember to use the toilet at the station or hotel beforehand
• There's barely any signals on the mountain apart from at the hotel or station. It is advised to turn off your phone to save the battery
• Please must bring water, umbrella, sunscreen, and sunglasses, and clothes to keep warm 
• Travellers are not able to designate the hotel for accommodation. 3-star hotels or hotels of the same grade in the Hakuba area will be arranged
• Depending on the departure time on the second day, if the departure is at an earlier time, a breakfast box will be provided instead. Also, to keep up with the schedule, it is likely that travellers will have breakfast on the bus instead. Breakfast is provided by the accommodation on the day and there's no menu for reference