Tateyama Kurobe｜Snow Valley Walk in the Alps of Japan, Suwa Taisha Shrine, Hida Furukawa Old Town 2-Day Tour｜Departure from Tokyo
Book KKday Tateyama Kurobe two-day tour now! Set off from Tokyo, easily visit the Tateyama Kurobe Snow Otani. Take six kinds of transportation, and experience the magnificence of nature in multiple ways. Visit the scene of Suwa Taisha Shrine in the movie "Your Name (君の名は)", a legend spanning thousands of years.
- See the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route "Walk through the Daisetsuzani" for 2 months in a year only!
- Climb the Tateyama Kurobe Gorge Range with six different means of transportation
- Visit one of the oldest shrines in Japan "Suwa Taisha Kamisha Hongu", the scene of the movie "Your Name (君の名は)"
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－What You Can Expect－
- Tateyama Kurobe
Stroll through the Snow Valley on Tateyama Kurobe Alps. The mountain will only open until mid-April and early May after the deep snow accumulation. We will change six different means of transportation to complete the Alpine Road in Tateyama Kurobe, and try the most diversified gameplay. Marvel at the must-see spot in Tateyama in early spring – the "snow wall" landscape that is more than 20 meters high, where you can feel the magnificence of nature.
◆Climb up the Tateyama Kurobe Gorge Mountains with six different means of transportation◆
1. Tateyama Station → Bimeiping [Tateyama Electric Cable Car 1.3KM, 7 minutes]
2. Bijodaira → Midagahara → Tengudaira → Murodo [Tateyama Highland Bus 23km, 50 minutes]
3. Murodo → Tateyama Main Peak → Dakanbo [Tateyama Tunnel Trolleybus 3.7KM, 10 minutes]
4. Daikanbo → Kurobedaira [Aerial cable car 1.7KM, 7 minutes]
5. Kurobe Flat → Kurobe Lake → Kurobe Dam [Kurobe Cable Car 0.8KM, 5 minutes + walk 0.6KM above the dam, 15 minutes]
6. Kurobe Dam → Ogizawa [Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus 6.1KM, 16 minutes]
- Shinano Ichinomiya Suwa Taisha & Kamisha Hongu
Visit Suwa Taisha Shrine is the "Ichinomiya" of Shinano, the shrine with the highest divinity in Shinano. This shrine with a long history once appeared in "Kojiki", and it is said to have been built about 1500-2000 years ago.
Head off to Kamisha Hongu, the shrine with the most preserved historical buildings, as well as a representative building of the "Suwa-zukuri" architectural style. The carvings on the buildings are quite delicate and exquisite. What you see now is the rebuilt building in the Edo period. The shrine is still well preserved with many important cultural properties designated by the country, such as the square gate donated by Ieyasu Tokugawa.
※Do not enter the treasure hall
- Hida Furukawa
Strolling in the old streets of Furukawa, you will be greeted with a strong cultural and traditional atmosphere. The simple and elegant white-walled earthen warehouses and ancient temple add an antique style to the town. The purely handmade Japanese candle shop, the centuries-old brewery, etc., all make this traditional ancient town full of quiet and peaceful old street style.
- Miyamachi Tongrisha Nokaze
Located on Kitasando in front of Kamisha Hongu Gate of Suwa Taisha Shrine, Shanokaze is a collection of Shinshu famous products and delicacies. Try limited gourmet dishes that can only be tasted here like Shinshu Suwa local sake, desserts, local specialties and more.
－ Itinerary Info－
- Meeting time: 7:40am
- Meeting point: In front of Shinjuku i-Land Tower (in front of the LOVE sculpture)
- Duration of trip: 2 days 1 night
- Return information: Arrive at Shinjuku at 7:00pm on the second day (approximately 7:00pm - 8:00pm)
－ Important Info －
- If accompanying infants and toddlers under 2 years old, they can take the rides for free. One adult can only bring one infant under the age of 2 who does not occupy a seat. Meals and attraction tickets are not provided. Children will be charged for a seat. If there are infants under the age of 2 accompanying you, please make a note in the remarks column.
- For the two-day one-night itinerary, a total of 3 meals are provided (lunch and dinner on the first day + hotel breakfast on the second day. If it is the first day to go to Lishan, it will be changed to dinner on the first day + brunch on the second day).
- If you need to change to vegetarian meals or have special needs for catering, please inform in the remarks column in advance. Temporary changes cannot be made on site. If there is no need for meals, no refunds will be made.
- Due to the limited space in the luggage storage box, each person is limited to one medium-sized suitcase on the bus.
- If it is not possible to make a reservation to the scheduled time, the itinerary will be adjusted - go to Lishan on the first day.
- Lunch on Mount Tateyama is not included. It is recommended that you bring your own lunch or go to the restaurant on Mount Tateyama to enjoy a local-style meal by yourself.
Walk through the Snow Valley in Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
What You Can Expect
1 Day
- 07:40Meet up in front of Shinjuku i-Land Tower (in front of the LOVE sculpture)
- 08:00Departure for Tateyama Snow Otani 2-day tour
- Visit "Your name (君の名は)" scene location ~ Suwa Taisha Kamisha Hongu
- Miyamachi Tongrisha Nokaze
- Lunch: Oginoya Shinshu Kama Rice and Miso Pot Gozen
- Hida Furukawa Old Town Walk
- Dinner: SAGAMI Beef Sukiyaki Fried Shrimp Tempura Set
- Overnight: Apa Hotel Toyama or Hotel Jal City Toyama or Hotel Grand Terrace Toyama or similar
- ※The hotel cannot be specified, subject to actual situation
- ※Pictures are for reference only, subject to actual situation
2 Day
- 08:00Departure after breakfast at the hotel
- Stroll through the Daisetsut Valley on Tateyama Kurobe Alps (Tateyama～Ogizawa/ Free Lunch)
- Climb the Tateyama Kurobe Gorge Mountains via six different means of transportation
- On the way home / stopover (about 20 minutes)
- 19:00Estimated arrival at the original meeting point (in front of the Shinjuku i-Land Tower LOVE sculpture) (arrival around 7:00pm -8:00pm)
Important Info
Includes/Excludes
Reminders
A minimum of 16 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 7 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 15:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 20 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Meals are not included for children under the age of 2
The accommodation are mainly hotels in downtown Toyama, and hotel information will be provided 4 days before departure. We cannot specify a hotel.
The room type is mainly provided by the hotel and cannot be specified.
If you have special needs such as smoking/non-smoking rooms or allergy requirements, please make a note in advance. It depends on the arrangement of the hotel and cannot be specified.
Please wear light clothing and shoes for the tour.
The temperature on Mount Tateyama is cold. Please bring warm clothes to climb the mountain.
The scheduled travel itinerary may be changed or canceled due to traffic conditions and congestion on the day.
If the scenic spot cannot be visited due to bad weather or traffic, etc., the tour guide has the right to change or cancel part of the itinerary at any time under the consideration of overall safety. Participants are not entitled to claim refunds or fee reductions.
If you leave the group on your own in the middle of the itinerary, you will be deemed to have given up automatically, and you will not be asked to refund any fees. If it causes personal or property loss, the consequences must be borne by yourself.
During free activities, please pay attention to personal and property safety. If you do not follow the advice and have an accident or cause any loss, you will be responsible for it yourself.
Lunch on Mount Tateyama is not included. It is recommended that you bring your own lunch or go to the restaurant on Mount Tateyama to enjoy a local-style meal by yourself.
If it is not possible to make a reservation on the scheduled time, the itinerary will be adjusted - go to Lishan on the first day.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Meeting Point
Location Name: In front of the LOVE sculpture in front of Shinjuku i-Land Tower
Address: LOVE Sculpture (Robert Indiana), in front of i-Land Tower, Shinjuku West Exit
Experience Location
Location Name: Tateyama Kurobe
Address: Tateyama Kurobe アルペンルートLocation Name: Suwa Taisha Kamisha Hongu
Address: Suwa Taisha Kamisha HonguLocation Name: Hida Furukawa
Address: Hida FurukawaCancellation Policy
- For cancellations 21 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date, a cancellation fee of 0% will apply
- For cancellations 8 to 20 day(s) before the selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations 2 to 7 day(s) before the selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations 1 to 1 day(s) before the selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
- For cancellations 0 to 0 day(s) before the selected date, a cancellation fee of 100% will apply
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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