| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Departure Time | Standard Departure (8-9 am) |
| Minimum participant requirement | 20 travelers |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Breakfast included, Lunch included, With dinner |
| Accommodation type | Hotel |
| Room type | Double room, Triple room, Quadruple room |
| Seasonal | Winter Snow Exclusive |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Star gazing, Hiking |
| Transport | Walking, Bus tour |
[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Tokyo/Toyama
Trip duration: 1 night, 2 days
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus company: Alpico Kotsu or equivalent
Meal requirements: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Tateyama
Room type: Western-style room (single/twin)
*If 3 to 4 people are staying in one room, an extra bed or sofa bed may be provided.
*Some rooms do not have a bath. In that case, please use the large public bath.
*Yukata cannot be worn in the restaurant (dinner and breakfast venue) (yukata must be worn in the large public bath)
*You cannot specify the view from the room.
Minimum number of participants: 20
Tour conductor: 1
Guide: 0 (Guidance will be in Japanese) * No guide-interpreter will accompany
[Travel planning/implementation]
Company name: CLUB TOURISM INTERNATIONAL INC.
Address: 1-9-6, Edagawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Registration number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 1693
Travel industry associations: Full member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Consignment sales]
KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.
2nd Floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004
Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 2045
Affiliated organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
A minimum of 20 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 21 day(s) before the departure date
The order of the itinerary may be changed.
Please purchase your own lunch before boarding the train and bring it with you.
You may not be able to see the starry sky or natural creatures depending on the weather.
Children (elementary school students) will receive a 3,000 yen discount off the adult rate. We do not accept applications from infants.
Traversing the entire Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route usually takes between 6 to 10 hours, depending on the pace and the number of stops at various attractions along the way. However, an overnight stay, such as at Hotel Tateyama, allows for a more relaxed exploration and the opportunity to experience unique evening and morning views not available to day-trippers.
A 2-day tour, particularly with an overnight stay at Hotel Tateyama at an altitude of 2,450m, provides exclusive experiences. Guests can enjoy evening strolls around Murodo when it's less crowded, attend a natural beauty slideshow, and on clear nights, participate in a stargazing event on the hotel rooftop. The next morning offers spectacular, undisturbed views of the Alps, a special highlight only possible with an overnight stay.
While a one-day trip across the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is logistically possible, it often involves a rushed pace to cover all the main attractions. A 2-day itinerary, especially with an overnight stay within the route, allows for a more comprehensive and leisurely exploration, enabling visitors to truly soak in the stunning natural beauty, participate in exclusive evening activities, and witness breathtaking morning panoramas.
The ideal time to visit the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route specifically for its famous snow walls (Yuki no Otani) is from late April to mid-June, shortly after the route reopens. During this period, the snow walls near Murodo reach their peak height. The product's focus on a 'snowy world' also aligns well with these colder months, showcasing the majestic winter landscapes.
Due to the varying altitudes and potentially cold, snowy conditions, visitors should pack layered clothing, including warm inner layers, a waterproof and windproof outer jacket, and sturdy, waterproof walking shoes. Essentials like hats, gloves, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also highly recommended to protect against snow reflection and cold temperatures, even if visiting in spring or autumn.
The iconic snow walls, known as Yuki no Otani, are accessible near the Murodo Plateau. Visitors can walk along a designated pedestrian path carved between these towering snow structures, typically from late April to late June. This unique walking experience allows for close-up views and photo opportunities with the impressive snow corridors, which can reach heights of up to 20 meters.
Guests staying overnight at Hotel Tateyama are offered exclusive activities. In the evening, after day-trippers have left, they can enjoy a peaceful stroll around Murodo. The hotel also hosts a slideshow detailing Tateyama's natural beauty. On clear evenings, a highlight is the stargazing event held on the hotel rooftop, allowing guests to witness a spectacular night sky at high altitude. The morning brings an unparalleled view of the Alps.
The Tateyama Ropeway is a key highlight because it is Japan's longest single-span ropeway, meaning it operates without any support towers in between. This design offers passengers an uninterrupted panoramic aerial view of the surrounding majestic mountains, including the stunning Kurobe Lake and the Tateyama mountain range. The sensation of 'an aerial stroll surrounded by a world of silvery white light' is a truly unique part of the journey.