| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Departure Time | Standard Departure (8-9 am) |
| Minimum participant requirement | 15 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Breakfast included, Lunch included, With dinner |
| Accommodation type | Hotel |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Hiking |
| Transport | Walking, Bus tour |
[Travel conditions]
Departure/Destination: Tokyo/Nagano
Length of trip: 1 night, 2 days
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus company: Kyowa Kanko Bus
Meal conditions: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch (box lunch), 1 dinner
Available accommodation:
Hotel Sunny Valley [Japanese-style room or Western-style room (single/twin) with toilet]
Or Sun Plaza Tsugaike / Sunrise Tanne / Okanoue Hotel Miyagawa / Cerulean Alpine / Hotel Bell Heart
Minimum number of participants: 15
Tour conductor: 1 (English or Chinese speaking tour conductor will accompany you)
Guide: 1 (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: Tourism Agency Commissioner's Registered Travel Agency No. 1693
Travel industry association: Full member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Consignment sales]
KKDAY JAPAN Inc.
2nd floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004
Tourism Agency Commissioner's Registered Travel Agency No. 2045
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 21 day(s) before the departure date
Please note that if your room is a Japanese-style room or a Japanese-Western style room, you may be required to lay out your futon by yourself.
During the hike, you can leave any unnecessary luggage on the bus.
Preschool children (ages 0-6) are not permitted to participate.
If you wish to change the meal contents due to food allergies, religious reasons, etc., a fee of 1,500 yen will be charged per meal, and if there is a difference in price, we will charge you the actual cost.
This course is for intermediate hikers.
This course will be held even in rainy weather. However, if there is a risk of danger such as a typhoon, the tour may be canceled.
Walking time is a standard time that takes into account hiking maps, guidebooks, and records from past tours. It may vary significantly depending on the weather, route conditions, crowding, and the physical strength and skills of the tour participants. Also, walking time does not include breaks or other times, and is the time spent purely walking.
Children (elementary school students) are charged the same as adults.
Based on typical alpine hiking seasons, the best time to visit Hakuba Happo-ike is usually from late July to early October. During this period, the snow has largely melted, revealing the reflective surface of the pond, which mirrors the majestic Hakuba Sanzan (Three Peaks of Hakuba). The weather is generally more stable, and visitors can enjoy either vibrant alpine flora or the beautiful autumn foliage later in the season.
The product is designed as a 'Mid-level hike,' and the Hakuba Happo-one trail is generally considered to have a moderate difficulty level. While accessible to many, it involves uphill sections with varying terrain, including rocky paths and some steeper climbs, especially towards Hakuba Happo-ike. Visitors should possess a reasonable level of fitness, be accustomed to walking for several hours, and be prepared for potential changes in weather conditions at altitude.
Exploring Tsugaike Nature Park can typically take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours, depending on the chosen route and the pace of your stroll. The park features extensive high-altitude marshlands with well-maintained boardwalks, allowing visitors to leisurely enjoy the scenery, which includes stunning views of the Hakuba mountain range and Hakuba Sanzan. Multiple paths of varying lengths are available, allowing you to tailor your exploration time.
From the upper stations of the Happo-one Alpen Route, such as Happo-ike Sanso, the hike to Hakuba Happo-ike generally takes about 1.5 to 2 hours for a one-way trip. The trail involves a gradual ascent with some steeper sections and occasional rocky terrain. Key features of the trail include well-maintained paths and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding alpine landscape and valleys as you make your way towards the iconic 'Sky Mirror Pond.'
When visiting Tsugaike Nature Park, it is highly recommended to wear comfortable, sturdy hiking shoes with good grip, as boardwalks can sometimes be wet or slippery. Layered clothing is advisable due to potentially changeable alpine weather; always include a waterproof and windproof jacket. Sun protection, such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, is also important. Bringing water and some snacks for your stroll through the marshlands is also a good idea.
Tsugaike Nature Park is an alpine paradise characterized by its extensive high-altitude marshlands, providing stunning reflections of the majestic Hakuba mountain range. Visitors can enjoy expansive, panoramic views of the Hakuba Sanzan. Its unique features include a diverse ecosystem of vibrant alpine flora, especially beautiful during summer, and crystal-clear ponds that perfectly mirror the surrounding peaks, offering exceptional photographic opportunities along well-maintained boardwalks.
Hakuba Happo-ike is renowned as the 'Sky Mirror Pond' for its spectacular reflections. On clear days, the pond's calm surface perfectly mirrors the towering peaks of Hakuba Sanzan, creating an iconic and breathtaking image. The surrounding landscape offers panoramic vistas of the Northern Japan Alps, featuring verdant alpine meadows, dramatic rock formations, and expansive skies, making it a highly sought-after viewpoint.
The Hakuba Happo-one area is defined by its dramatic alpine landscape, featuring rugged peaks, deep valleys, and expansive panoramic views of the Northern Japan Alps. The trails wind through rocky terrain, beautiful meadows, and areas rich in unique alpine flora, offering continuous breathtaking vistas. The ultimate highlight is the reflective Hakuba Happo-ike pond, which, on clear days, perfectly mirrors the majestic Hakuba Sanzan peaks.