Kitaadumi

My group of 6pax have enjoyed our 2D1N tour of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, we were especially fortunate to have such an excellent guide in Ms Zhang, 张静娟. Our itinerary was well scheduled and Ms Zhang's detailed explanation of the places that we're visiting is clear and precise. She has also advised us of the nice local food that we should try. The 6 different transportation is an experience as we crossed the Alps and the mountains to reach the snow walls. The highest point of the wall was 11m, unfortunately, it was raining when we reached the snow wall, our photos was alittle blurry and wet but our excitement has compensated for the weather 😂

Our tour was on a Monday and we had Dave as our guide. The tour itself was great. We started the tour at monkey park. I do wish we had the option to arrive there earlier to beat the crowd, and enjoy walk to the park. But if you’re patient enough, you can get a good spot to see the monkeys in the hot springs. Before heading to the shrine, we stopped for lunch and let Dave picked. So glad he picked, it was delicious soba. Then we arrived at shrine. The walk along the tree lines felt ethereal and majestic, especially with the snow. Now about our tour guide, Dave really made the whole day super enjoyable. He arrived promptly and warmly. Dave was a wonderful tour guide. He lives locally, and pointed out fun local spots. At each location, he was very patient with us. Went above and beyond when taking our photos. Loved this tour.

This was a fantastic trio of villages to visit, especially in winter. Gokayama is quiet and otherworldly! The paper washi making was super fun, our guide and driver were consistent and reliable, the car itself was comfy, and the scenery between places was absolutely breathtaking. It's definitely worth paying the money to experience the immense beauty of this region without the hassle of driving or getting around via other methods.

The tour guide was very dedicated and took time to explain. Very enjoyable trip and highly recommended!!

This trip to Hakuba for skiing was a perfect experience from the moment of booking. The lessons were reserved well in advance, and email communication was highly efficient. They even created a group chat to confirm details closer to the departure date, which made us feel very reassured by their meticulousness. Originally, we booked lessons at Tsugaike, but the instructor, considering we were complete beginners, proactively suggested switching to Iwatake, where the slopes are more suitable for new learners. It turned out to be an incredibly wise decision! Iwatake's terrain is truly beginner-friendly. The 6-hour lesson was practically a "crash course": We not only learned front and back edge pushing, edge changes, and falling leaf, but even unlocked straight-line skiing! The instructor was incredibly patient, explaining theoretical knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner, making even complex movements simple to grasp. The most touching part was when we realized we had left our backpack on the mountain after coming down. The instructor, after leaving, returned to help us contact the ski resort staff to retrieve it, and even drove us back to our hotel afterward. We are truly grateful! I would definitely give it a 10/10. If anyone is planning to learn skiing in Hakuba, you can book with confidence.

今までこんなに完璧なホテルに泊まったことはありません。すべてが本当に素晴らしいです。バスルームは清潔で手入れが行き届いており、眺めも最高です。子供連れでの旅行だったので、近くの飲食店は徒歩圏内でしたが、子供連れにはあまり適していませんでした。温泉は最高で、2回も行きました。ホテル内のスキーレンタルも非常に便利で、スキー用具用の無料ロッカーと乾燥室があります。朝食も美味しかったです。

Situado en Hakuba y con acceso a las pistas, The Happo es un hotel al que vale la pena volver por su servicio cálido y amable, ¡y por su lavandería gratuita!