Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall + Kamikochi Hiking 2-Day Tour: Experience 6 Major Alpine Transportation Methods (Departing from Nagoya)
- Experience two autumn secret realms in one trip: the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and Kamikochi, a popular hiking destination in Japan.
- Enjoy 6 classic modes of transportation: highland bus, Tateyama cable car, trolleybus, tunnel bus, aerial ropeway, and mountain railway – all in one go!
- Dreamy autumn scenery: From late September to October, crimson leaves blanket the valleys and lake shores, creating picturesque views.
- Comfortable itinerary: Depart from Nagoya, eliminating transportation worries, and stay at a Hakuba Highland resort hotel to enjoy authentic cuisine.
- Get close to nature: Stroll along the Azusa River in Kamikochi, gaze up at the Hotaka mountain range and Kappa Bridge, and breathe in the pure mountain air.
What to expect
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route tickets can be purchased from the tour guide on the day of the tour. The guide has already prepared the tickets, guaranteeing their availability, so there is no need to queue up yourself.
Day 1: Kamikochi Hiking Adventure
Depart from Nagoya and travel by car to Kamikochi (approximately 1,500 meters above sea level), known as “Japan’s most beautiful mountain scenic area.” Upon arrival, enjoy about 3.5 to 4 hours of free activity. Two routes are recommended: Beginner’s Route: Taisho Pond to Tashiro Pond to Kappa Bridge, a total of about 3.5 kilometers, taking 1 to 1.5 hours to walk. It’s a gentle and easy walk, allowing you to easily enjoy the continuous mountain scenery and beautiful lakes. Challenging Route: Kappa Bridge to Myojin Bridge to Hotaka Shrine Okumiya & Myojin Pond to Dakesawa Marsh, a total of about 5.6 kilometers, taking 2 to 2.5 hours to walk. The scenery along the way is tranquil and away from the crowds, suitable for visitors with good physical stamina.
In the evening, check into Hakuba Sun Valley Hotel, enjoy a rich kaiseki dinner, and relax.
Day 2: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Adventure After breakfast, head to Ogizawa Station to begin the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Japan’s Roof) adventure. The entire journey takes about 5 to 6 hours, using various modes of transportation to traverse canyons, snow walls, and the Kurobe Dam, offering a visually and tactilely stunning experience.
- Ogizawa to Kurobe Dam (Electric Bus)
- Kurobe Dam to Kurobe Lake (0.6 km hike, about 15 minutes)
- Kurobe Lake to Kurobedaira (0.8 km cable car, about 5 minutes)
- Kurobedaira to Daikanbo (1.7 km ropeway, about 7 minutes)
- Daikanbo to Murodo (3.7 km tunnel bus, about 10 minutes)
- Murodo to Bijodaira (23 km highland bus, about 50 minutes)
After the trip, return to Nagoya, concluding the two-day, one-night magnificent mountain journey.
Special Notes
- Kamikochi’s opening dates are limited. If it is not open on April 14th, the itinerary will be changed to Shirakawa-go + Takayama:
- Shirakawa-go stay: Expected arrival at 10:20, stay for 1.5 hours
- Takayama stay: Expected arrival at 12:50, stay for 2 hours
- Travel to Hakuba: Depart at 15:30, expected arrival and check-in at Hakuba Sun Valley Hotel at 18:00
- Group tours cannot wait, please be sure to gather on time.
- The height of the snow wall varies with the season; visiting earlier allows you to see a higher snow wall.
- The itinerary involves multiple modes of transportation, please follow your guide closely to ensure a smooth completion.
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Reviews
It poured rain the day we went to Kamikochi, but that meant we had amazing weather the next day for Tateyama Kurobe. Both places are perfect for hiking. Although the group tour made the hiking time a bit tight, we still got a good introduction to the main sights. Our guide even helped us take photos and edit them, and was really funny, too! It was a very enjoyable trip. I definitely want to come back in the future for a more in-depth hiking and camping experience.
Great and Enjoyable experience on this two day tour! Though the time for both days os a bit short to explore everything. In Kamikochi, the hike to Myojin pond can only be done if you dont really stop and take pictures. In the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine route, only an hour is given to explore the snow wall and sorrounding areas, which is very short. Didnt even have the chance to grab lunch. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the tour!
Great and Enjoyable experience on this two day tour! Though the time for both days os a bit short to explore everything. In Kamikochi, the hike to Myojin pond can only be done if you dont really stop and take pictures. In the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine route, only an hour is given to explore the snow wall and sorrounding areas, which is very short. Didnt even have the chance to grab lunch. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the tour itself.
Our wonderful 16-person group had two very attentive tour guides who stayed close to the group throughout the trip and even provided extra service by taking beautiful photos with their own professional cameras. The driver's safe long-distance driving also deserves five-star praise. Considering it was Japan's Golden Week with huge crowds, the tour was exceptionally satisfying and well-executed.
Amy, our guide, was incredibly passionate and took excellent care of each and every one of us. The driver also drove safely, and the itinerary was nearly perfect. What stood out most was how Amy not only looked after us travelers but also the driver. Communication was excellent, and because of that, the travelers were very cooperative, making for a perfect trip. Amy, I hope to see you again somewhere down the road. Thank you!
Our tour guide, Zuo Sha, was extremely professional. The itinerary was very well-planned, and she took excellent care of our needs. Highly recommended! Fantastic!
Tour guide: Professional and responsible. Transportation: The driver on the day was unfamiliar with the roads, causing a slight delay.
Good to know
- [About license plate and guide information] The supplier will inform you of the meeting time, guide, and license plate information for the next day's itinerary via email between 16:00 and 22:00 Japan time the day before your trip. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam folder first. If it's not there, please contact the supplier promptly! If you receive multiple emails, the latest one received shall prevail.
- [About luggage allowance] Each person can carry one piece of luggage free of charge. Any excess luggage can be paid for on-site at 2000 JPY per piece to the driver-guide. Please be sure to make a note when placing your order. If not informed in advance, the driver-guide has the right to refuse you boarding, and the tour fee will not be refunded.
- [About driver-guide service] Driver-guide service: 4-13 people for an exquisite small group; Driver + guide service: 14-45 people for a bus tour. The actual arrangement will be adjusted according to the number of participants on the day. The driver-guide primarily focuses on driving, with explanations as a secondary role.
- [About force majeure] Due to traffic conditions, weather, holidays, and crowd impact on the day, the arrival time for each itinerary may change. In case of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, the guide has the right to adjust and reduce the itinerary on-site. Please understand that this cannot be used as a reason to request a refund.
- [About late arrival and refund] As the one-day tour is a shared car service, if you are late at the meeting point or attraction, we will not wait, and no refund will be given. Please be aware of this.
- [About language service] Depending on the situation on the day, passengers who choose different guided languages will be arranged in the same vehicle. Please be aware of this.
- [About attractions] If some attractions are closed on the day, our driver-guide will adjust the attractions based on the situation on the day.
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