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From Tokyo: Shirakawago & Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 2-Day Tour
6-chōme
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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During Golden Week (Apirl: 25, 26, 29, 30、May: 2, 3, 4, 5) departure time will be 20 minutes earlier, at 6:40am.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Japan’s alpine wonders on this 2-day Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route “Snow Wall” & Shirakawa-go Tour from Tokyo.
On Day 1, visit the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, enjoying free time to explore its historic Gassho-style houses and scenic viewpoints.
On Day 2, experience the full one-way traverse of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Tateyama to Ogizawa, highlighted by the seasonal Snow Otani Walk at Murodo, where massive snow walls can reach up to 20 meters high. Travel across the Northern Alps using six unique forms of transportation, take in dramatic mountain landscapes and the impressive Kurobe Dam, and relax with an overnight stay at a conveniently located h...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air conditioned bus
Admission fee
Accommodation fee
Bus Transportation
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Robert Indiana Sculpture: "LOVE"
Tour guide will hold the HIS logo blue flag or HIS logo meeting board at the meeting point.
Meeting time: 07:00 / Golden Week schedule: On 4/25, 4/26, 4/29, 4/30, and 5/2–5/5, departure will be 20 minutes earlier at 06:40.
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From Tokyo: Shirakawago & Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 2-Day Tour
6-chōme
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Discover Japan’s alpine wonders on this 2-day Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route “Snow Wall” & Shirakawa-go Tour from Tokyo.
On Day 1, visit the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, enjoying free time to explore its historic Gassho-style houses and scenic viewpoints.
On Day 2, experience the full one-way traverse of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Tateyama to Ogizawa, highlighted by the seasonal Snow Otani Walk at Murodo, where massive snow walls can reach up to 20 meters high. Travel across the Northern Alps using six unique forms of transportation, take in dramatic mountain landscapes and the impressive Kurobe Dam, and relax with an overnight stay at a conveniently located h...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air conditioned bus
Admission fee
Accommodation fee
Bus Transportation
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Robert Indiana Sculpture: "LOVE"
Tour guide will hold the HIS logo blue flag or HIS logo meeting board at the meeting point.
Meeting time: 07:00 / Golden Week schedule: On 4/25, 4/26, 4/29, 4/30, and 5/2–5/5, departure will be 20 minutes earlier at 06:40.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
World Heritage Site: Shirakawa-go
3 Stops
1
Robert Indiana Sculpture: "LOVE"
07:00 Departure from Shinjuku LOVE
※ During Golden Week (4/25・26・29・30、5/2・3・4・5) departure time will be 20 minutes earlier at 6:40.
2
Alpes Kaido Hirayu
Shopping for local specialties
30 minutes
3
Shirakawago
Shirakawa-go is a historic mountain village famous for its traditional Gassho-zukuri farmhouses, characterized by steep thatched roofs designed to withstand heavy snowfall. Together with nearby Gokayama, the village is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserving a rural landscape that reflects Japan’s traditional way of life.
Scattered throughout the village are well-preserved private homes, open-air museums, small inns, and local restaurants. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk along narrow paths and riversides, take in panoramic views from observation points, and experience the peaceful atmosphere shaped by nature and history. The village offers a rare opportunity to step back in time and appreciate Japan’s authentic countryside scenery.
