【10% OFF】2 Day Tour from Osaka: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route & Kamikochi

Tour Description

• Travel through the Japanese Alps from Ogizawa (Nagano) to Tateyama (Toyama) utilizing 6 distinct mountain transportation systems!
• Experience a breathtaking 360-degree alpine view from the Tateyama Ropeway at an altitude of 2,316 meters!

Take in the picturesque Mikurigaike Pond, surrounded by stunning alpine landscapes at 2,410 meters

• Mikurigaike Pond’s tranquil waters mirror the impressive nearby mountains, forming a serene and stunning vista. It is also renowned for being a location where visitors may spot the elusive rock ptarmigan.
• This pond, situated at 2,410 meters, can be accessed with a short 10–15 minute stroll from Murodo Terminal.
• The Daikanbo rooftop observatory is dramatically positioned along a steep cliff, offering stunning views.

Explore two remarkable “Sky Terraces” dramatically perched along steep cliffs

• As its name suggests, “Sky Terrace” provides some of the finest panoramic views along the Alpine Route, featuring the Ushiro Tateyama Mountain Range, Kurobe Lake, and Tambo-daira Plateau.
• The terrace is furnished with wooden tables and chairs, making it an ideal spot to unwind and take in the scenery.

Experience Kamikochi, the breathtaking natural area known as the Japanese Alps, at approximately 1,500 meters, with 2 hours of free time

• Spend leisure time immersed in nature's splendor, including iconic locations such as Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge!

Overnight accommodations at Hakuba Himekawa (Tsugaike) Onsen, Resort Inn Marion Shinano, or a hotel of similar class

• Equivalent Class Hotels include Sun Plaza Tsugaike, Grand Jam Tsugaike, Goryukan, Cerulean Alpine, Bell Heart, Oak Forest, Villa Skore Hakuba, Hakuba Alps Hotel, Hakuba Happokan, Hakuba Eskina, Sunrise Tanne, Belle-Cour Inomata, Espoir Misawa, Hakuba Seiyokan Ougiya, Hakuba Mountain Hotel, Hakuba Hotel Hananosato, Hotel Keyaki no Ki & Nire no Ki, Hosonokan, Hotel Stelle Belle, HOTEL HAKUBA GORYU BASE, and Oka no Ue Hotel.
• Accommodation will be provided at Hakuba Tsugaike Onsen Resort Inn Marion Shinano or a hotel of similar class.
• Your hotel details will be sent via email approximately 5 days prior to your departure.

Tour Information

• Departure and Destination: From Osaka to Toyama / Nagano
• Duration: 2 Days
• Transportation: Bus
• Bus Company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent
• Meals Included: Breakfast x1, Dinner x1
• Minimum Participants Required: 20
• Number of Guides: 1

Tour Operator Information

• Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
• Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
• Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
• Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
• Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Contact Information

• Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
• Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
• Phone: +81- 50-1745-1444
• Opening Hours: 10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama

The Tour Operations Manager oversees travel-related transactions at the sales office, managing your travel arrangements. Should you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the information provided by the staff about this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the aforementioned Tour Operations Manager.

Kindly read and familiarize yourself with the Terms and Conditions below.

• Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours
• Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract

Highlights

• Experience the awe-inspiring Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, ascending to heights of 2,450 meters
• Take in the breathtaking Mikurigaike Pond, nestled amidst impressive alpine landscapes at 2,410 meters
• Explore two remarkable “Sky Terraces” that are dramatically located along steep mountain cliffs
• Visit Kamikochi, the stunning nature region recognized as the Japanese Alps at approximately 1,500 meters
• Benefit from around 2 hours of leisure time to wander through Kamikochi
• Enjoy an overnight stay at Hakuba Himekawa (Tsugaike) Onsen, Resort Inn Marion Shinano or a hotel of similar quality

Itinerary

• Umeda (meeting 7:15, departure 7:30)
• Kamikochi (Free walk in the great outdoors such as Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge♪/About 120 minutes) ※Lunch will be free lunch at SA or Kamikochi.
• Hakuba Tsugaike Onsen Resort Inn Marion Shinano or equivalent class (arrival around 18:55) ※ Stay at a hotel with hot springs in the Hakuba/Tsugaike area! ※ Dinner will be served at the hotel.
• Hotel (departs around 7:00) ※ Breakfast starts around 6:20, but if the Alpine Route is crowded, it may be served as a boxed lunch.
• ↓ Ogizawa Station ↓ ↓ Kurobe Dam
• ↓ Kurobehei
• ↓ Bijodaira ↓ ↓ Tateyama Station ↓ Tateyama Arupen Village (shopping/approx. 20 minutes)
• Umeda (arrived around 20:20)

Price Details

Included

• Air-conditioned bus
• Round-trip transportation
• Accommodation
• Admission fee
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Bottled water

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

Important Notes During Bus Tour

1. Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.

2. Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.

3. As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.

4. Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.

5. Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.

6. Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.

7. Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees.

8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.

9. Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.

10. Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.

11. Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.

12. Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.

13. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.

14. Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.

15. The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.

16. Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.

17. Manage your valuable belongings yourself.

18. After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.

19. Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.

20. For fruit-picking tours, please note that fruit is to be consumed only on the farm. Bringing it home in your own bag is strictly prohibited.

21. If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.

Purchase Notice

• This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
• This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
• If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
• Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
• Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus
• The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
• The hotel departure time on Day 2 is tentative and may be earlier than scheduled. In such cases, breakfast may be provided as a boxed meal.
• When traveling through the Alpine Route, luggage may either be carried personally or left on the bus. The bus will transport luggage to Tateyama Station. Please note that we are not responsible for any damage, theft, or loss of luggage in either case.
• Temperatures at Murodo and Kamikochi may fall below 15°C depending on weather conditions, so please bring warm clothing such as a jacket.
• Your hotel information will be sent by email approximately 5 days before departure.
• Heavy crowds are expected on the Alpine Route transportation systems during the Obon holiday period. As a result, arrival back in Umeda may be significantly delayed.
• Stay durations may be shortened and return times may be greatly delayed due to traffic or other conditions. Please note that the company cannot reimburse any taxi fares, accommodation expenses, or other costs caused by delayed arrival.
• This tour will operate with two drivers.
• Lunch on Day 1 will be at your own expense during a stop at a service area (SA).
• On November 4, Tateyama Alpen Village will be closed, so the stop will be omitted.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 21 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee