One night, two day Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Otani and Hida Takayama tour (from Osaka)
- Yuki no Otani is one of the world's leading heavy snowfall areas.
- At "Tateyama Kurobe", you can enjoy traveling using 6 types of transportation.
- In addition, you can freely stroll around the World Heritage sites of "Hida Takayama" and "Shirakawa-go".
What to expect
・A two-day tour to enjoy nature by visiting beautiful spots only available for a limited time. ・The Snow Otani Walk, one of the world’s most snowy areas. ・The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, where you can change between six different types of transportation. ・Free time to explore Hida Takayama, a beautiful town with old streets that give you a taste of the Edo period, known as the Little Kyoto of northern Gifu Prefecture. ・We recommend that you bring some snacks.











Reviews
🌟 Highly Recommended: Tour Guide Joe's Professional Leadership 🌟 I just returned from the two-day, one-night Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route tour departing from Osaka on May 13, 2026, and I absolutely must give a strong recommendation for our tour leader, Joe! This itinerary inherently involves very complex transportation, but thanks to Joe's perfect arrangements, the entire travel experience exceeded all expectations: * ⏱️ Impeccable Time Management: The connections between the various mountain transport methods on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route are incredibly intricate, and the queues on-site can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Joe, with his extensive experience, accurately anticipated crowd movements and secured our spots early, ensuring we didn't waste any time waiting unnecessarily. The time spent at each attraction was perfectly balanced—ample yet without feeling rushed between locations. Truly professional! * 🏨 High-Quality, Comfortable Accommodation: The hot spring hotel arranged for this trip was fantastic! After a full day of hiking and seeing the snow walls, being able to soak in a high-quality hot spring in the evening and thoroughly relax tired muscles was wonderful. The room was clean and spacious, and the service was incredibly attentive. You could truly feel the care put into selecting the accommodation. * 🍱 Excellent Food and Accommodation (Both Superb): The meals included in the itinerary (whether the exquisite Japanese hot spring cuisine or the buffet dinner and breakfast) were all delicious, generously portioned, and featured distinct local flavors. This completely shattered the stereotype that "group tour meals aren't good"! What was most touching was Joe's humor, wit, and thoughtful care. He constantly explained local history and culture to us along the way and was incredibly patient and accommodating with all sorts of unexpected requests from group members. Thank you, Joe, for giving our family such a perfect Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route trip! If we book another tour in the future, we will definitely want to request Joe again! 💯👍
A special thank you for arranging two drivers to take turns. Both drivers were professional and very polite, greeting every passenger each time we boarded, and making the long mountain journey very smooth and safe. As a solo traveler, I was initially worried about taking photos, but our tour guide, Xiao Xie, was incredibly thoughtful. He noticed my needs and proactively and patiently helped me take many beautiful pictures, making me feel completely at ease. When he saw I didn't have gloves in the high mountains, he even gave me hand warmers, which I truly appreciated. The hot spring hotel we stayed at was also excellent. The scenery on this trip was breathtaking, and the service was exceptional. I sincerely thank Xiao Xie for leading us these two days. For those who get motion sickness on mountain roads, I highly recommend purchasing a front-row seat to minimize discomfort during the trip; it's a great service to have.
Shirakawa-go and Tateyama Kurobe offer breathtaking scenery and are definitely worth visiting. The tour guide was professional, the itinerary was well-planned, and the hot spring hotel accommodation was excellent. Overall, it was a great experience.
We had a wonderful two-day, one-night trip along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, including Otani and Hida Takayama. We'd like to thank our tour guide, Hua Hua, both of our drivers, and all the punctual group members for making this trip so enjoyable.
We had a great experience on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route tour. The guide Hua Hua was professional, clear, and very helpful throughout the trip, making everything smooth and stress-free. The itinerary was well organized, and all transfers were handled efficiently. Despite changing weather conditions, the guide managed everything well and kept the group informed. The scenery was stunning and definitely worth the trip. Highly recommended for first-time visitors.
the weather was perfect for 2 days. our bus ride was pleasant as well. I highly recommend Joe our tour guide. He was always checking for each one of us. Hotel accommodation was perfect too. buffet has plenty of variety. overall 10/10!
Apart from transportation taking much longer, overall arrangement was good. The tour guide was very enthusiastic, heart felt thanks for his arrangement despite we had to line up for sometime for the electric car/ cable car/ train due to crowd of people, which surely wasn't directly related to him, as it was expected that it should be very crowded everywhere provided it was the forth day since opening on 15 Apr 2026. We all enjoyed very much with very nice weather!
Our tour guide, Xiao Xie, was excellent and explained everything very clearly. We were grateful for two days of wonderful weather, and the itinerary went very smoothly. The drivers were also very steady and skilled, highly recommended!
Our tour guide, Huahua, was incredibly professional and attentive. Her explanations were clear, and the itinerary was well-organized. She even handled changes in the weather perfectly. The entire Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route trip was absolutely worthwhile, and the experience was excellent. Highly recommended!
Our family had a great time during this trip. Our guide Huahua was amazing , very interactive and made us feel welcome to the new country. He prepared material extensively both in English and Chinese to inform us about various landmarks on the trip . The drivers were also very kind and drove very safely . Looking forward to more trips with Goeasy and HuaHua ! tour guide: HuaHua
Good to know
Important Notes
- Meeting Time: The bus will depart on time, so please be punctual. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for late arrivals.
- Itinerary Changes: The itinerary may be changed or adjusted due to facility closures, visiting time restrictions, traffic jams, bad weather, etc.
- In Case of Cancellation: If the tour is canceled due to natural disasters or abnormal weather, please contact us to confirm the departure status.
- Visiting Time: The duration of stay at each scenic spot will be adjusted according to traffic conditions and the number of participants on the day.
- Late Arrival/Cancellation: If you cannot participate due to a late arrival caused by traffic conditions, it will automatically be treated as a cancellation, and no refund will be given. The same applies if you abandon the itinerary midway due to personal reasons.
- Delay in Return Time: During spring break, long holidays, and Chinese New Year, return times may be delayed due to road congestion. If, for unavoidable reasons, your return is delayed and a taxi or accommodation becomes necessary, please note that the costs will be borne by the customer.
- In-Vehicle Rules: The bus is non-smoking, has no toilet, and seats are not assigned.
- Special Meal Requests: If you require special meals, such as vegetarian options, please notify us at least 2 days before departure.
Things to Check Before Purchase/Booking
- Tateyama Kurobe Mountain Climbing Rules: Please do not pick flowers or plants. Please take your trash with you.
- About Tateyama Kurobe Mountain Climbing: The departure time on the second day will be based on the cable car schedule of Tateyama Kurobe Co., Ltd. and will depend on staff arrangements on the day. Please be aware that it may be earlier or later than scheduled depending on the situation.
- Toilets: There are no toilets along the way, so please use the facilities at the station or hotel before departure.
- What to Bring: We recommend preparing water, an umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, and warm clothing. Even in May, temperatures can drop below 10 degrees Celsius, and there is a possibility of snowfall or bad weather.
- Accommodation and Schedule: If the departure time on the next morning is earlier due to mountain climbing time, breakfast will not be provided. In such cases, 1,000 yen per person will be refunded. If the departure on the second day is delayed, arrival in Osaka may be after 11:00 PM.
- Guide: This itinerary does not include a guide, but a Chinese-speaking staff member will accompany the tour.
- Snow Wall: The snow wall at Murodo melts around June, so viewing is possible until then. Also, the Snow Valley may be closed due to weather conditions.
- Traffic Jams: During Golden Week, arrival in Osaka may be significantly delayed due to traffic congestion.
- Eating, drinking, and loud conversations are prohibited inside the vehicle.
- If a facility becomes unavailable due to unavoidable circumstances after the start of the itinerary on the day, a partial refund will be issued. However, please note that admission fees for facilities included in the tour cost may differ from the publicly announced prices of the facilities, so refunds cannot be based on the publicly announced prices.
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