Kurobe

What to bring: Drinks and snacks, waterproof shoes, waterproof jacket, umbrella, hat, phone cross-body strap, backpack, wet wipes. We went on a small tour with our Alpan guide, just 11 of us. It started at 8:00 AM and ended at 1:30 PM. First, don't go to the snow wall; go to the pond first and walk as far as you can. You can see everything at the snow wall in about 25 minutes round trip. You can see the pond with melted ice, the hot springs in the distance, and if you're lucky, even the mascot bird. The bird poses well, so you can comfortably take photos. Although it was a very quick tour, I'm satisfied. I'm thinking of going again personally during the upcoming winter season. Alpan guides are the best! If you get an Alpan guide, your trip will be much easier.

The itinerary was rich and well-timed. Itinerary: On the first day, we had a relaxed 3-hour hike, followed by a buffet dinner and hot spring bath at the hotel. I recommend setting aside time to grab a bite near Kappa Bridge. The second day primarily involved taking various modes of transportation up the mountain and enjoying the scenery. The entire trip was comfortable and easy to complete. Accommodation: We were arranged to stay at the Hakuba Tokyu Resort, a hot spring hotel. It was a bit old but comfortable, and both dinner and breakfast were delicious. Tour Guide: The only minor drawback was that the tour guide didn't pay much attention to the guests, and communication could be improved. Meeting points were not communicated clearly or were changed arbitrarily. For example, on several occasions, we were told to wait at a shop entrance, but the guide would then just get on the tour bus themselves.

Reiselederen for denne turen var fra Hong Kong, og reiseleder Sheila var en veldig omtenksom person. Hun minnet oss på at kjøreturen ville bli lang, og at vi burde kjøpe mat i en nærbutikk slik at vi kunne spise når vi ble sultne. Reisen var veldig komfortabel, og turbussen var romslig med god plass, så det føltes ikke trangt. Hver 2. til 3. time var det en mellomlanding hvor vi kunne kjøpe mat og drikke og gå på toalettet. Første dag gikk turen til Kamikochi, og reiseplanen var godt organisert. Vi fikk besøkt alle stedene vi skulle, og været den dagen var fantastisk – verken for varmt eller for kaldt. Kamikochis landskap er vakkert og vel verdt et besøk, jeg anbefaler det til alle. Første natt bodde vi på et onsen-ryokan i Hakuba Onsen. Buffeten var deilig, og matutvalget var rikelig. Andre dag gikk turen til Tateyama Kurobe, men dessverre var været dårlig, og Snow Valley var stengt. Dette gir oss en god grunn til å dra tilbake en annen gang. Etter turen var vi tilbake i Tokyo rundt klokken syv. Reiseleder Sheila anbefalte også noen gode restauranter i Tokyo. Vi fulgte hennes råd og dro til en oksetungerestaurant, som var ganske god. Tusen takk til reiselederen for en hyggelig to-dagers tur.

🌟 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! 💯👍

Stunning scenery, smooth itinerary, and an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore outside the city.