★☆ Explore Three of Japan’s No.1 Attractions! Ride the Newly Introduced "Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus" in 2025! ☆★

★☆ Witness the Towering Snow Walls of Yuki-no-Otani During a Special Limited-Time Tour! ☆★

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

🔹 07:20 – Meet at Umeda
🔹 07:30 – Departure
🔹 Matsumoto Castle Town (Explore nostalgic old streets ~50 min)
🔹 Hakuba Tsugaike & Otari Region (Accommodation, arrival ~18:10–19:10)

Day 2

🔹 07:00–07:30 – Departure from hotel

🚍 Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus (~16 min)
🏞️ Kurobe Dam (Japan’s tallest dam) (~30 min) (15 min walk / 0.8 km)
🚠 Kurobe Lake → Kurobe Cable Car (~5 min)
🚠 Kurobedaira → Tateyama Ropeway (~7 min)
🏔️ Daikanbo → Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus (~10 min)
❄️ Murodo (Free time for lunch [self-paid] & Yuki-no-Otani Snow Walk) (~120 min)
🚍 Tateyama Highland Bus (~50 min)
🚠 Tateyama Cable Car (~7 min) → Tateyama Station
🔹 21:00–23:00 – Arrive back in Umeda

Important Notes

⚠️ Depending on weather conditions, access to the Alpine Route may be restricted even after the tour has started. Your understanding is appreciated.
⚠️ During peak seasons (including public holidays), Tateyama Cable Car may experience delays or heavy congestion. In such cases, a shuttle bus may be used instead, and no fare adjustments will be provided.
⚠️ Yuki-no-Otani Snow Walk may be canceled due to poor weather conditions.

＼☆ Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route ☆／

Experience the breathtaking Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a world-renowned mountain sightseeing route that spans the Japanese Northern Alps, with peaks reaching over 3,000 meters. Covering a total distance of 37.2 km and an elevation difference of 1,975 meters, this route lies almost entirely within the Chubu Sangaku National Park.

☆＋ Japan’s 3 No.1 Attractions ＋☆

🏆 No.1 – Kurobe Dam

• Japan’s tallest dam, standing at 186 meters.
• Total water storage: 200 million tons – equivalent to 160 Tokyo Domes!

🚠 No.2 – Tateyama Ropeway

• Japan’s longest cable car at 1,700 meters.
• No supporting pillars along the way, offering a thrilling experience!
• Bird’s-eye view of Kurobe Lake, one of the Alpine Route’s top highlights.

🏔 No.3 – Murodo & Mikurigaike Pond

• Home to Japan’s highest-altitude train station.
• In late May, as the snow begins to melt, the stunning Mikurigaike Pond emerges.

☆＋ Explore the Alpine Route with 6 Unique Transport Modes ＋☆

🚍 1. Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus (Ogizawa Station → Kurobe Dam Station)
🔹 Passes through Akasawa-dake Tunnel and the famous Fault Zone at the Nagano Prefecture–Mt. Fuji boundary.

🚠 2. Kurobe Cable Car (Kurobe Lake Station → Kurobedaira Station)
🔹 Japan’s only underground cable car.

🚠 3. Tateyama Ropeway (Kurobedaira Station → Daikanbo Station)
🔹 Known as the “Moving Observatory”, offering spectacular views with no supporting pillars!

🚍 4. Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus (Daikanbo Station → Murodo Station)
🔹 Brand-new in 2025! Japan’s highest-altitude tunnel bus.

🚍 5. Tateyama Highland Bus (Murodo Station → Bijodaira Station)
🔹 Journey through the majestic natural landscapes of the Japanese Alps.

🚠 6. Tateyama Cable Car (Bijodaira Station → Tateyama Station)
🔹 Covers a 1.3 km distance, descending 500 meters.

⚠️ During peak tourist seasons (including public holidays), the Tateyama Cable Car may experience delays or heavy congestion. In such cases, a shuttle bus may be used instead, and no fare adjustments will be provided.

ﾟ･:.｡. Limited-Time Snow Corridor Event .｡.:･゜

🗻 The Iconic Yuki-no-Otani Snow Wall – Up to 20 Meters Tall!

• ❄️ Event Period: April 15, 2025 (Tue) – June 25, 2025 (Wed) (tentative)
  ⚠️ May be canceled due to severe weather conditions.

Tour Information

📍 Meeting Point & Boarding Instructions

• Fixed boarding & drop-off locations (No changes allowed).
• Final itinerary (including meeting location, time, and accommodation details) will be emailed 5-7 days before departure.
• Tour staff will hold a "Hankyu Travel International/Trapics" sign (or flag).
• Please gather with your group before check-in.
• Inform staff of any changes to the registered participants.

📌 Included in the Package
✅ Transportation fees for the listed planes, trains, buses, and ships.
✅ Accommodation, taxes, and service charges.
✅ Listed meals, including taxes and service fees.
✅ Entrance fees for sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
✅ If a tour conductor is included, their expenses are covered.
🚫 Unused services due to personal reasons will not be refunded.

📌 Not Included
❌ Expenses not listed in the itinerary.

Accommodation Details

🏨 Day 1 Hotel Example: Hotel Mont Blanc Hakuba (or equivalent)

• Hotel allocation will be confirmed via email 5-7 days before departure.
• Possible alternate hotels:
  • Hotel Sun Plaza Tsugaike
  • Hotel Espoir Misawa
  • Hotel Sunny Valley
  • Meribel Tsugaike
  • Hotel Sejour Mint
  • Hotel La Montagne Furuhata
  • Hakuba Park Hotel
  • Auberge La Chaumiere
  • Monbran Baima
  • Hakuba Sunvalley Hotel

🚨 Important Notes

🔹 Tour Confirmation

• Confirmation is a two-step process. A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours of booking.
• If the minimum number of participants is not met, cancellation notices will be sent 4 days before departure.
• If you do not receive an email, check your spam folder or contact customer support: 📞 +852 2152-3599.

📜 How to Use Your Voucher

• Show a printed or digital copy of your e-voucher at the meeting point.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes early. If early, please wait nearby.

🔄 Cancellation & Changes

• No cancellations or modifications after booking confirmation.

Reservation Notes

※ The bus will depart on time, so please make sure to arrive promptly at the designated meeting time.
※ This tour is a local Japanese bus tour and will be joined by Japanese travelers. The tour notes will be provided in both Chinese and English. The tour conductor speaks only Japanese but will carry a tablet with a translation function. In case of emergency, you may seek assistance from the conductor.
※ No tour guide will accompany the trip, only a tour conductor responsible for managing the itinerary and schedule. Due to Japanese law, the conductor is not allowed to stand and explain while the vehicle is in motion and is not responsible for sightseeing guidance at attractions.
※ As this is a group tour, seating arrangements on the bus may be separated depending on seat design and reservation status. Specific seat requests for trains, boats, or buses cannot be accommodated. We appreciate your understanding.
※ Solo travelers may join the tour (single-room occupancy only).
※ Children aged 6 and above will be charged the same price as adults.
※ Children aged 3 to under 6 must be registered together with an adult in the same room. The tour fee only includes a bus seat (bedding, meals, and other costs are not included). Some accommodations may charge an additional facility usage fee, which must be paid on-site.
※ If traveling with children under 2 years old, please contact our company in advance via email.
※ Tour confirmation details, meeting locations, and travel information will only be provided in English. Most tours will not distribute printed itineraries on the departure day.
※ Depending on weather conditions, access to the Alpine Route may be restricted even after the tour has started. We appreciate your understanding.
※ During Japan’s public holidays and peak seasons, traffic congestion may cause significant delays in return times. Please plan accordingly.
※ Tateyama Cable Car may experience delays or heavy congestion during peak seasons (including public holidays). To maximize sightseeing efficiency, shuttle buses may be used instead. No fare adjustments will be provided if this occurs.
※ Each participant is allowed to bring one 26-inch suitcase to be stored on the bus.
※ When starting the Alpine Route, only essential items and valuables should be carried in a backpack.

□■ Special Accommodation Notice ■□

※ Accommodations for this tour are mostly small-scale lodging facilities. Rooms may not have private bathrooms or toilets.
※ Amenities such as hairdryers, toiletries, combs, and razors may be limited or unavailable. Please be aware that this tour may have fewer conveniences compared to standard accommodation plans.

Confirmation Details

This product requires double confirmation. After a successful booking, you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours. Please check your email inbox.
If the minimum number of participants is not met, a cancellation email will be sent 4 days before departure.
If you do not receive the email within the specified time, please check your inbox and spam folder. If you still do not find it, please contact our travel consultant via email or call +852 2152-3599 during office hours.

How to Use

• Please present either a printed voucher or a mobile e-voucher to participate in the activity.
• Meeting Details: Arrive at the meeting location at least 15 minutes in advance.
• If you arrive early, please wait patiently near the designated area.

Cancellation Policy

Once the booking is successfully made, no changes or cancellations will be allowed.