The Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe
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Snow and Turquoise Waters at Murodo and Mikurigaike Pond

The Kurobe Cable Car between the Dam and Kurobedaira

Lake Mikuriga under the gaze of Mount Tateyama

Through the Kurobe Alpine Route

2 giorni
Tokyo, Kyoto

Getting out of Tokyo, breathing in the pure mountain air, soaring high above the clouds and admiring the breathtaking scenery when you only have 2 days? That's what this Alpine tour is all about.

You'll be travelling by high-speed train, electric bus, trolley, funicular and cable car, and switch seamlessly from one mode of transport to another, enjoying a new panorama at each stop. You'll be walking at an altitude of almost 2,500 meters at the foot of one of Japan's three sacred mountains.

Depending on your tastes and on the season, you will be able to enjoy the spectacle of volcanic resurgences, a primary forest with trees thousands of years old, immense waterfalls reputed to be the highest in the country, an impressive wall of snow, cross a huge dam on foot and, in the evening, relax in a thermal water bath.

You'll also have the choice of sleeping at altitude or descending to the comfort of a small spa town, depending on the season of your trip.

Spring version: from 20 April to 15 June // Summer version: from 16 June to 15 October

You will also have the choice of sleeping at altitude or descending to the comfort of a small water town depending on the season of your trip.

Spring version: from 20 April to 15 June // Summer version: from 16 June to 15 October

2 days / 1 nights itinerary throughout the Kurobe Alpine Route

Departure city: Tokyo
Tateyama
Toyama
Return city: Tokyo (other options available)

Please find detailed itinerary information below.

Why choose this excursion?

Discover the Kurobe Alpine Road and its impressive panoramas.
Take the many means of transport between each summit.
Stay in a high mountain lodge or spa resort.
Enjoy bathing in one of Japan's famous ‘onsen’.
Many other recommendations for the area available in the provided digital travel guidebook.

Your excursion in detail

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Itinerary

Giorno 1 : Conquering the summits

If your trip takes place in spring, you'll need to leave Tokyo early in the morning. You'll board the famous Shinkansen to Nagano, the host city of the 1998 Winter Olympics.
From there, you'll embark on a journey across the Japanese Alps, traversing the mountain range from east to west using a variety of transportation modes. You'll have minimal wait times between each stage, allowing ample time to appreciate the stunning scenery.
Around 1pm in spring, or later in the afternoon during the summer months, you'll reach a plateau at an altitude of 2,450 meters, where short hikes offer breathtaking views of the surrounding area. In summer, we recommend spending the night there to experience the magic of a starlit sky.
The next day, you'll descend the western slope. For spring travelers, a two-hour break will allow you to marvel at the impressive snow walls before continuing your journey downhill to a luxurious spa for the night.
Giorno 2 : The western slope

In summer, you'll descend from the high plateau via a combination of bus, cable car, and train. Along the way, you'll have opportunities to stop and admire the stunning natural wonders that this mountain range is known for.
For those who experienced the winter wonderland the day before, the second day offers an in-depth exploration of an underrated provincial capital, providing a glimpse into authentic Japanese culture away from the crowds.
Regardless of your choice, you can conclude your tour in this city or return to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, or Kanazawa via high-speed train.

Accommodation
- 1 night in a high mountain lodging or spa resort (depending on the season)
The base rate includes a twin room.
Transportation
This excursion covers all your travel with bullet train & bus tickets and a regional pass.
- Bullet train tickets for Tokyo > to Nagano
- Bus tickets for Nagano > to Ogizawa
- Alpine Area Pass for Ogizawa > to Toyama
- Bullet train tickets for Toyama > to Tokyo
Visit & meals
- All breakfasts and dinners are included

Other services
- Complete digital travel diary sent 10 days before your departure
- Bilingual English and Japanese telephone support is available 7 days a week, from 9 AM to 6 PM. The number will be provided in your travel diary.
Not included in the price of your excursion
- Optional insurance
- Personal expenses, including lunches (you will find recommended restaurants selected by us in your travel pack)
- Entrance fees to museums, gardens or temples
- Internet access (pocket wifi or SIM card)
- Anything not included in the "Included in your excursion" section

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TRIP

Your excursion:

- The prices shown on this page may vary according to the Japanese Yen exchange rate.

- Unfortunately, this tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

- Children aged 3 and over may participate. Child rates are available for children ages 3 to 11 included.

- Unfortunately, pets cannot be brought on this excursion.

- The program may be subject to unexpected changes due to weather conditions or other events. Please note that all mentioned information is subject to change or adaptation.

- In order to benefit from a reliable internet connection, why not order an eSIM card with Japan Experience?

- This excursion must be booked at least 45 days before the start date of the tour.

- Your travel documents will be sent to you by email before your departure.

Your accommodation:

- Some hotels may ask you to pay a tourist tax on arrival. This depends on the town and even the hotel, as some do not include it in the cost of the reservation. It generally amounts to ¥200/night/person but may be a little higher in 4-star hotels. It must be paid in cash at the hotel reception.

- Single room: People travelling alone and/or wishing to book a single room must pay a supplement at the time of booking. Please note that a single room supplement for an order of more than 2 people will be applied in all accommodation except ryokans (3 and 4*). As this is traditional accommodation, people with the same reservation are grouped together in spacious rooms that can accommodate up to 5 people.

- 3-person room: If there are 3, 5 or more of you and you do not select the single supplement, you will be allocated a triple room.

- Hotel names: The names given on the site are for information only. In the event of unavailability, an establishment of equivalent standing will be provided.

Your transport:

Train tickets, bus tickets and a travel pass covering all of your journeys are included :

- Bullet train tickets for Tokyo > to Nagano

- Bus tickets for Nagano > to Ogizawa

- Alpine Area Pass for Ogizawa > to Toyama

- Bullet train tickets for Toyama > to Tokyo

Your meals:

- All breakfasts and dinners are included.

- For other meals, you will find recommendations from us in your travel diary.

A 35% deposit is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 35 days before the departure date.

What kind of insurance coverage is available for your Japan trip ?

When you book with Japan Experience, you have the option of purchasing two types of coverage:

Japan Experience Flex : This insurance covers expenses related to trip cancellations for specific reasons (disease, accident, passing...)

Japan Experience Protect : This insurance provides overall coverage for various aspect of the trip. For instance: cancellation, flight delay or missing flight, lost luggage, travel incident and repatriation, assistance, etc...