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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Snow Wall Walk or Dam Water Release
1 Chome
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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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
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There are no meals provided on this tour, so we recommend bringing your own packed lunch or enjoying a meal at one of the restaurants at Murodo.
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Delays 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 refund
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According to traffic conditions etc, the order of the itinerary may be changed and the bus arrival may be delayed
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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Escape the city and journey into the Japanese Alps on this full-day trip from Tokyo along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. This experience takes you high into the mountains, where dramatic landscapes and unique engineering come together in one unforgettable day.
Travel into an alpine environment above the clouds, passing through steep valleys and elevated viewpoints as you make your way toward Murodo, the highest point of the route. During the spring season (April 15 to June 25), experience the spectacular Snow Wall Walk, where towering snow corridors line the route.
Along the way, visit Kurobe Dam, where, from June 26 to October 15, you may witness the powerful water release, one of the ...
Highlights
15 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
15 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route as per itinerary
Japanese-speaking tour conductor using a translation app for assistance
Round-trip transportation by train (for Meet at Shinjuku option only)
Round-trip transportation by bus
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, shopping)
Meeting Points
Departure
松本駅アルプス口広場
Meet at Matsumoto Station, Alps Exit. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. The tour conductor will be coming from Shinjuku Station and will be holding a flag and a placard with the local tour operator's logo.
Return
Shinjuku Station
The tour ends at Shinjuku Station, with arrival expected between 10:00 PM and 10:45 PM. Exact arrival time will be confirmed one week prior to the tour date.
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Snow Wall Walk or Dam Water Release
1 Chome
About
Escape the city and journey into the Japanese Alps on this full-day trip from Tokyo along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. This experience takes you high into the mountains, where dramatic landscapes and unique engineering come together in one unforgettable day.
Travel into an alpine environment above the clouds, passing through steep valleys and elevated viewpoints as you make your way toward Murodo, the highest point of the route. During the spring season (April 15 to June 25), experience the spectacular Snow Wall Walk, where towering snow corridors line the route.
Along the way, visit Kurobe Dam, where, from June 26 to October 15, you may witness the powerful water release, one of the ...
Highlights
15 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
15 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route as per itinerary
Japanese-speaking tour conductor using a translation app for assistance
Round-trip transportation by train (for Meet at Shinjuku option only)
Round-trip transportation by bus
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, shopping)
Meeting Points
Departure
松本駅アルプス口広場
Meet at Matsumoto Station, Alps Exit. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. The tour conductor will be coming from Shinjuku Station and will be holding a flag and a placard with the local tour operator's logo.
Return
Shinjuku Station
The tour ends at Shinjuku Station, with arrival expected between 10:00 PM and 10:45 PM. Exact arrival time will be confirmed one week prior to the tour date.
Itinerary
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Matsumoto Station
Depending on the option selected:
For the Shinjuku departure option:
After meeting your tour conductor, you will board the limited express Azusa train with standard reserved seating. Traveling by train allows you to avoid traffic and reach the mountainous region comfortably. Upon arrival at Matsumoto Station, you will transfer and begin your journey into the Northern Alps.
For the Matsumoto departure option:
Please meet your tour conductor at Matsumoto Station and begin your journey into the Northern Alps from there.
Important: Final train details, including the exact meeting time and train details, will be confirmed 1 week before departure and sent via Viator chat. Please be sure to check your messages.
10 minutes
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Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus (Ogisawa Station)
After arriving at Matsumoto, you will continue to Ogizawa by bus, the main entrance to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from the Nagano side. From here, the journey into the mountains begins. This area was once extremely difficult to access before the construction of the dam and tunnel system, making your route into the Alps itself part of the experience.
30 minutes
3
Kurobe Dam
From Ogizawa, you will board the Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus for a journey of approximately 16 minutes, traveling through a long mountain tunnel.
Your first major highlight is Kurobe Dam, the largest dam in Japan and one of the most impressive in the world. Standing about 186 meters high and extending roughly 492 meters across, it is an extraordinary example of large-scale engineering set deep within the mountains.
If conditions allow, you may witness the famous water discharge (operating from June 26 to October 15), where massive volumes of water are released into the valley below. The sound, scale, and force of the water create a powerful and unforgettable sight, and it is considered one of the key highlights of the entire Alpine Route.
30 minutes
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Kurobe Lake
From the dam, you will walk for about 15 minutes to reach Kurobe Lake, a vast reservoir formed by the dam. The still surface of the water reflects the surrounding mountains, creating a calm and open landscape that contrasts with the powerful engineering structure you just experienced.
30 minutes
5
Kurobedaira Station
Next, you will take the Kurobe Cable Car for approximately 5 minutes, ascending steeply through the mountainside. This unique underground cable system is designed to remain stable even in severe weather conditions, offering a smooth and quiet climb deeper into the alpine area.
25 minutes
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Daikanbo
At Kurobedaira, you will transfer to the Tateyama Ropeway for a ride of about 7 minutes. Suspended high above the valley with no support towers along the way, this ropeway offers wide, uninterrupted panoramic views. As you move across the mountains, it feels like a floating observation deck, revealing the full scale of the surrounding alpine landscape.
30 minutes
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Tateyama Murodo
You will then board the Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus for approximately 10 minutes, passing through the heart of the mountains to reach Murodo, the highest point of the route at around 2,450 meters above sea level.
Here, the environment changes completely. The air is cooler and thinner, and the landscape opens into a vast alpine plateau. During the spring season (April 15 to June 25), you can experience the famous Snow Wall Walk, where towering walls of snow create a spectacular corridor along the route.
You will have time to walk and take in the scenery, experiencing a part of Japan that feels remote, elevated, and far removed from the city below.
1 hour
8
Daikanbo
After your time at Murodo, you will begin your return journey by taking the Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus back through the mountain tunnel.
5 minutes
9
Kurobedaira Station
From Daikanbo, you will ride the Tateyama Ropeway again for approximately 7 minutes, this time descending across the open valley.
8 minutes
10
Kurobe Lake
You will then take the Kurobe Cable Car for about 5 minutes, followed by a walk back toward the lake and dam area.
15 minutes
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Kurobe Dam
You will cross Kurobe Dam again before boarding the Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus for the 16-minute journey back to Ogizawa. This final crossing gives you one last opportunity to take in the immense structure and the surrounding mountains before leaving the alpine region.
15 minutes
12
Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus (Ogisawa Station)
After descending from the alpine area, you will arrive back at Ogizawa, where your journey through the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route comes to an end on the Nagano side. From here, you will prepare for your return journey.
10 minutes
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Matsumoto Station
Depending on the option selected:
For the Matsumoto departure option:
The tour concludes upon arrival at Matsumoto Station around 7:40 PM.
For the Shinjuku departure option:
After exploring the part of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, you will return to Matsumoto Station and board the limited express Azusa train with standard reserved seating for your return. Arrival is expected between approximately 10:00 and 10:45 PM, where the tour concludes. You may choose to disembark earlier at Tachikawa or Hachioji.
Important: Final train details, including the exact departure time and train number for the Shinjuku return option, will be confirmed approximately 1 week before departure.
