From Tokyo: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route "Snow Wall" & Shirakawa-go
- Alpine Route tickets are included, no purchase necessary on the day
- Up-close with Towering Snow Walls! – Witness the breathtaking 20-meter-high snow walls at Murodo (2,450m altitude), a spectacular sight available only from April to June.
- The "One-Way Traverse" Advantage – Cross the entire Alpine Route from Tateyama to Ogizawa. Enjoy the complete scenery, including the majestic Kurobe Dam, without seeing the same view twice!
- World Heritage Shirakawa-go – 90–120 minute stay at Shirakawa-go, allowing ample time for the viewpoint and local exploration.
- 6 Unique Transports - Journey across the North Alps using a variety of specialized vehicles, including cable cars, ropeways, and trolley buses.
- Stay at Toyama City Hotel – Convenient accommodation near Toyama Station.
What to expect
**Experience Spring on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route **
In spring, massive snow walls soar up to 20 meters high at Snow Otani near Murodo (2,450m). Enjoy a self-guided walk between these towering white corridors—an unforgettable, seasonal sight available only from mid-April to late June.
Journey Across the Japanese Alps by Six Unique Modes of Transport
Travel between Toyama and Nagano on the iconic Alpine Route, featuring cable cars, ropeways, buses, and railways. Along the way, take in dramatic mountain landscapes and ever-changing alpine scenery—made easy and stress-free with an all-inclusive guided tour.
Cultural Highlights at Shirakawa-go
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, famous for its traditional gassho-style farmhouses and timeless rural charm.
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Good to know
Golden Week Schedule：For departures on Apr 25, 26, 29, 30 & May 2–5, the departure time is 6:40 AM (20 minutes earlier).
On the second day, travel to Tateyama Station, the entrance to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, via the Toyama Chiho Railway (approx. 1 hour) or by bus. (Mode of transport cannot be selected and will be announced on the day.)
If traveling by train, a 15-minute walk from the hotel to Dentetsu Toyama Station is required.
The Toyama Chiho Railway offers unreserved seating, and seats cannot be guaranteed.
Departure times on the second day will vary based on your reservation time for the Alpine Route (departure will be between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM; you will be informed of this at the check in time on "day 1"). Arrival times will also depend on the Alpine Route reservation time.
Please ensure you bring comfortable shoes (waterproof ones are suggested, but not essential) and warm clothing for the tour.
Tour Cancellation Tours may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not met (usually 10). Notice will be given at least 13 days in advance. In cases of force majeure, tours may be canceled without notice and fully refunded.
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