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.

Ghidul acestui tur este din Hong Kong, iar ghidul Sheila este o persoană foarte atentă. Ne-a reamintit că drumul va fi lung și că ar trebui să ne pregătim mâncare de la un magazin de proximitate, pentru a o putea mânca atunci când ne este foame. Călătoria a fost confortabilă, iar autocarul turistic a fost spațios, cu multe locuri, fără a fi aglomerat. La fiecare 2-3 ore, am avut o oprire intermediară unde puteam cumpăra mâncare și merge la toaletă. Prima zi a itinerariului a fost dedicată vizitei la Kamikochi. Programul a fost bine organizat, am vizitat toate atracțiile planificate, iar vremea a fost excelentă în acea zi, nici prea cald, nici prea frig. Peisajul din Kamikochi este superb și merită vizitat, îl recomand tuturor. Prima noapte am petrecut-o la un ryokan cu izvoare termale în Hakuba Onsen. Bufetul a fost delicios, iar mâncarea abundentă. A doua zi a itinerariului a fost dedicată vizitei la Tateyama Kurobe, dar, din păcate, vremea a fost nefavorabilă, iar Valea Zăpezii nu a fost deschisă, ceea ce ne oferă o ocazie de a reveni. După încheierea turului, ne-am întors la Tokyo în jurul orei șapte. Ghidul Sheila ne-a recomandat și câteva restaurante bune în Tokyo. Am urmat sfatul ei și am mers la un restaurant cu limbă de vită, care a fost destul de bun. Mulțumim mult ghidului pentru acest tur plăcut de două zile și o noapte.

Itinerary rich, time well-arranged. Itinerary: Day one: easy 3-hour hike, then back to the hotel for a buffet dinner and hot springs. It's recommended to set aside time to eat something near Kappa Bridge. Day two: mostly taking various modes of transport in the mountains and enjoying the scenery. The entire trip was comfortable and easy to complete. Accommodation: We were arranged at the hot spring hotel Hakuba Tokyu Resort, which is a bit old but comfortable. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. Tour Guide: The only downside was that the tour guide didn't pay much attention to the guests, and communication could be improved. Meeting point communication was not detailed or changed arbitrarily. For example, several times, we were told to wait at the shop entrance, but the guide would just get on the tour bus themselves.

🌟 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.