2 Day Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go

Overview

Escape the urban mayhem of Tokyo on a relaxing 2-day trip from Tokyo to travel through Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Experience what being surrounded by a 20-meter high snow wall is like in Spring. Witness the water discharge from the dam in the Summer. Enjoy beautiful fall foliage of the mountains in Autumn. After staying overnight in Toyama prefecture, on the following day, you will visit Shirakawa-go, a place that is listed as UNESCO's World Heritage Site; Hida Takayama, which is also known as "Little Kyoto".

What's included

• ✓Transportation by train and coach
• ✓Lunch
• ✓Dinner
• ✓Breakfast
• ✓Japanese-speaking tour conductor using a translation app for assistance
• ✓Overnight accommodation

• ✕Food and drinks, unless specified
• ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
• ✕Bed arrangement in the hotel for child (3-5yo)
• ✕National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
• ✕Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, shopping)

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. A Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
• Infant (0-2 years old) are free-of-charge with no arrangement. Child (3-5 years old) rate includes tour bus seat only. Train seats, seats on Alpine Route transportation, meals and bedding are not provided.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be contacted 14 days prior to your travel date and offered an alternative or full refund.
• Delays, shortenings of the tour or omissions made to the itinerary due to traffic, weather or other circumstances that are beyond the control of the tour operator are not subject to a refund.
• Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, including food allergies. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend making your own meal arrangements. No refunds will be provided for meals.
• On the Alpine Route, you will use different types of vehicles to travel through the mountains. Wearing comfortable and thick winter clothes (as visiting spots might be very cold) and walking/trekking shoes, also using a backpack for putting your belongings necessary for strolling are strongly recommended. Sunglasses and sun screen is preferable to have.
• Traveling along the Alpine Route might have to be discontinued in the case of bad weather or other conditions. In such a case, vehicle fares for the non-traveling zone will be refunded.
• Snow Wall Walk is available between around 15 April and 25 June. It may be cancelled in case of dangerous situations such as snowstorm, snow removal work, etc.
• The order of the itinerary may be changed, also visiting time at Murodo and other places can be shortened depending on the traffic conditions, etc.
• When visiting the Alpine Route, you can leave your luggage on the bus and travel through the route with a backpack with only valuables.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.