Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: Day Tour or 3-Day Scenic Experience

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a renowned mountain sightseeing path that traverses the Northern Japan Alps, commonly known as the "Roof of Japan." This stunning route links Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture with Ogizawa in Nagano Prefecture.

Kurobe Dam

Kurobe Dam is a significant landmark along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. It is celebrated for its grand scale, remarkable engineering, and beautiful arch design. The Sightseeing Water Discharge, which takes place from late June to mid-October, is an awe-inspiring event, releasing more than 10 tons of water every second.

Unique and unusual transportations

• Tateyama Ropeway
  This segment of the Alpine Route is particularly thrilling, offering breathtaking views and a distinctive design.
• Tateyama Highland Bus
  Enjoy the changing landscapes from your bus seat. The buses are either hybrid or the newest clean diesel models, minimizing exhaust emissions.
• Kurobe cable car
  This cable car operates on a steep incline. To safeguard the environment and mitigate snow damage, it is the only entirely underground cable car in Japan.
• Shogawa Gorge sightseeing boat
  The Shogawa Gorge Sightseeing Boat navigates through picturesque scenery enveloped by nature. This boat tour explores the Shogawa Gorge, which has received designation as a prefectural park.

Gokayama Ainokura

Ainokura Gassho-style Village, recognized as a World Heritage Site, allows visitors to experience the tranquil beauty of Japan's traditional landscape. This cherished village features gassho-style houses dating from approximately 100 to 350 years ago, preserving Gokayama's historical scenery to this day.

Toyama Glass Art Museum

The Toyama Glass Art Museum is a prominent institution in Toyama, a city celebrated for its glass artistry. It is situated within the TOYAMA KIRARI complex, a design by the internationally acclaimed architect Kengo Kuma.

Information about tour

• Place of departure and destination: From Matsumoto Station or Tokyo Station to Toyama
• Number of days of travel: 1 Day or 3 Days
• Means of transportation: private car
• Name of bus company: TBA
• Meal(s): no
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: 2
• Number of GUIDE: 1

Tour Operator Information

Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Chubu Team
Address: Dainagoya Building 16F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN, 450-6416
Tel: +81- 50-1752-8429
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 Sales Division DMC Department Chubu Team
Address: Dainagoya Building 16F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN, 450-6416
Tel: +81- 50-1752-8429
Opening hour: 10:00~18:00
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager: Kaku Imamura
*The Tour Operations Manager oversees transactions related to your travel at the sales office managing your travel arrangements. If 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.

Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below.
https://www.his-j.com/japan-tourist/pdf/terms-conditions/travel-domestic-package.pdf
https://www.his-j.com/japan-tourist/pdf/terms-conditions/travel-agency-domestic-package.pdf

Highlights

• Take in the stunning mountain views, available to all, including those with no climbing skills.
• Be awestruck by the impressive size and fascinating history of Kurobe Dam, the tallest in Japan at 186 meters.
• Enjoy a full 360-degree panoramic view from the Tateyama Ropeway.
• Search for lovely alpine flora in Murodo-daira and Kurobe-daira, where you can enjoy wonderful walking opportunities.
• From Timeless Traditions to Contemporary Art: An Exploration of Toyama’s Hidden Treasures.

Itinerary

• 【From Matsumoto 1 Day Plan】 Meet up at Matsumoto Station
• Matsumoto Station ⇒ Shinano-Omachi Station(64min)
• Shinano-Omachi Station ⇒ Ogizawa Station(40min)
• 【Through the Tetayama Kurobe Alpine Route】 Ogizawa ⇒ Kurobe Dam (Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus) | Kurobe Dam ⇒ Kurobe Lake (15 min on foot) | Lake Kurobe ⇒ Kurobedaira (Kurobe Cable Car) | Kurobedaira ⇒ Daikanbo (Tateyama Ropeway) | Daikanbo ⇒ Murodo | Lunch on your own at Murodo | Murodo ⇒ Bijodaira (Tateyama Highlands Bus) | Bijodaira ⇒ Tateyama Station (Tateyama Cable Car) | Tateyama Station ⇒ Dentetsu Toyama Station (Toyama Chiho Railway)
• Arrive at Toyama Station and disband with the guide
• Toyama Station ⇒ Tokyo Station Travel by Hokuriku Shinkansen
• Arrival at Tokyo Station
• 【From Tokyo 3 Days Plan】
• Meet up with your guide at Shinjuku Station
• Shinjuku Station ⇒ Matsumoto Station (Azusa Limited Express)
• Check in at a hotel near Matsumoto Station
• 【From Tokyo 3 Days Plan】
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Meet with guide at hotel and depart
• Matsumoto Station ⇒ Shinano-Omachi Station(64min)
• Shinano-Omachi Station ⇒ Ogizawa Station(40 min)
• 【Thorough the Tateyama Kurobe Kurobe Alpine Route】 Ogizawa ⇒ Kurobe Dam(Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus) ｜ Kurobe Dam ⇒ Kurobe Lake(on foot) ｜ Kurobe Lake ⇒ Kurobedaira(Kurobe Cable Car) ｜ Kurobedaira ⇒ Daikanbo(Tateyama Ropeway) ｜ Daikanbo ⇒ Murodo ｜ Lunch on your own at Murodo ｜ Murodo ⇒ Bijodaira(Tateyama Highlands Bus) ｜ Bijodaira ⇒ Tateyama Station(Tateyama Cable Car) ｜ Tateyama Station ⇒ Dentetsu Toyama Station(Toyama Chiho Railway)
• Arriving at Toyama Station
• After checking in the hotel, disband with the guide
• 【From Tokyo 3 Days Plan】
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Meet with the guide at the hotel near Toyama Station and depart
• Shogawa Gorge Cruise(1h)
• Nagasaki Bridge Tour Course
• Gokayama Ainokura(2h) ※Lunch is on your own
• Toyama Glass Art Museum(1h)
• Arriving at Toyama Station
• Return to Tokyo *If you are traveling outside of Tokyo, please make your own arrangements.

Price Details

Included

• English guide
• Breakfast
• train fare
• Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Ticket

Not included

• Dinner
• Lunch
• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

1. Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting place.

2. Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.

3. The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.

4. Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).

5. Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.

6. In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.

7. Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.

Purchase Notice

• This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
• The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Pass may sell out, so we recommend booking early.
• You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
• If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
• You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
• If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)

How to Use

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

Cancellation Policy

• 13 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 4 and 12 day(s) before the activity date: 50% cancellation fee
• Between 1 and 3 day(s) before the activity date: 80% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 100% cancellation fee