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2Day Tateyama Kurobe Route Shirakawago, Hida-Takayama from Nagoya

Make the most of your time in Nagoya on a 2-day excursion to Takayama and the Historic Village of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses of Shirakawa-go, many of which are more than 250 years old; explore Takayama, known as ‘Little Kyoto’; and tra

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📍Meeting point: Meet in front of the McDonald's inside Esca Shopping Mall at the West Exit (Taikodori-guchi) of JR Nagoya Station. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. The tour conductor will be holding a flag and a placard with the local tour operator's logo.

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What’s Included

  • Transportation by coach
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast on the second day (could be boxed breakfast depending on the departure time)
  • Japanese-speaking tour conductor using a translation app for assistance
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Transportation on the Alpine Route

What’s NOT Included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
  • Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, shopping)

What to Bring

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • 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 and offered an alternative or full refund
  • Infant (0-2 years old) are free of charge with no arrangement. For children aged 3 and above, the travel cost and contents are the same as for adults.
  • 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
  • According to traffic conditions etc, the order of the itinerary may be changed and the bus arrival may be delayed
  • If the tour operator has to cancel the tour because of a typhoon, heavy snow or other circumstances beyond their control, this will be decided by 3pm the day before tour departure; you will be informed by e-mail and suggested a new departure date or receive a full refund
  • 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.
  • 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 shoes, also using a backpack for putting your belongings necessary for strolling are strongly recommended.
  • 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, poor visibility, snowfall, bad weather, snow removal work, etc.
  • You may use a bus instead of the Tateyama Cable Car between Tateyama and Bijodaira due to congestion
  • If the departure time on the second day will be early in the morning (6:00~7:00) due to the congestion and reservation at the Alpine Route, boxed meal may be be served for breakfast.
  • The accommodation will be at Toyama Manten Hotel. Mainly this business hotel has single rooms. Depending on the availability of the rooms in the hotel, a twin room or all single rooms might be provided for even for youth age group. Any room requests cannot be accepted
  • The water discharge at Kurobe Dam (happening between 26 June and 15 October) may be stopped due to the weather or for other reasons.
  • For the departure on April 25, the departure time from Nagoya Station will be 30 minutes earlier than usual, at 8:00 AM.
  • Depending on the local congestion or road conditions, your stay at Murodo may be shortened
  • Due to reservation times and congestion on the Alpine Route, the return time may be significantly delayed
  • The highest point on the Alpine Route, Murodo, is at an elevation of 2,450 meters, and the temperature is about 12–13°C lower than at sea level. Please bring warm, lightweight, and easy-to-carry clothing, as well as comfortable sneakers. A raincoat is recommended.
  • On the first day, dinner will be at your own expense near the hotel.
  • 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.
  • Please refrain from using the reclining function on the bus seats.
  • Delays or non-participation due to public transportation delays will be subject to cancellation fees. The tour will depart at the scheduled time listed in the pamphlet.
  • Large luggage can be stored on the chartered tour bus that will be transferred separately. The same tour bus will be transported from Tateyama Station to Omachi (Ogizawa) Station. Large items such as overnight luggage can be left on this bus during your time on the Alpine Route. Please note that you will not be able to access your stored luggage while traveling through the Alpine Route. For this reason, please pack all items needed during sightseeing—such as valuables, rain gear, and warm clothing—into a small carry‑on bag and keep it with you at all times.

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