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.

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.

Reiseruten var rikholdig og tidsplanen var godt organisert. Reiserute: Den første dagen var det en enkel 3-timers fjelltur, etterfulgt av middagsbuffet og varme kilder på hotellet. Det anbefales å sette av tid til å spise noe i nærheten av Kappa Bridge. Den andre dagen besto hovedsakelig av å ta forskjellige transportmidler i fjellet og nyte utsikten. Hele turen var komfortabel og enkel å gjennomføre. Overnatting: Vi ble innkvartert på Hakuba Tokyu Resort, et hotell med varme kilder. Det var litt gammelt, men komfortabelt, og både middagen og frokosten var veldig god. Reiseleder: Det eneste negative var at reiselederen ikke brydde seg så mye om gjestene, og kommunikasjonen kunne vært bedre. Møtestedene ble ikke kommunisert detaljert nok eller ble endret tilfeldig. For eksempel, flere ganger skulle vi møtes utenfor en butikk, men reiselederen gikk rett på turbussen.

🌟 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.