Starting in Early 2025!

• Ride the new "Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus" connecting Daikanbo and Murodo (Scheduled to operate from April 15, 2025)!
• Enjoy breathtaking views of the Northern Alps from HAKUBA MOUNTAIN HARBOR with a brand-new gondola in December 2024! (Available for tours from May onward)
• Optional breakfast upgrade available! Limited quantity, first-come, first-served! Japan’s first-ever mountaintop chairlift breakfast experience! (Day 3 breakfast)

Recommended Highlights

• Over 2,400 travelers joined our Kansai departure "Trapics Alps Tour" between April and November 2024! This popular tour is now back with even more upgrades!

• Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

  • The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a world-famous mountain sightseeing route, connecting a series of 3,000-meter peaks across Japan’s Northern Alps.
  • Stretching approximately 37.2 km with an altitude difference of 1,975 meters, most of the route lies within the Chubu-Sangaku National Park.
  • This tour starts at Tateyama Station in Toyama Prefecture and ends at Ogizawa Station in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture. By switching transportation modes, you can effortlessly travel through stunning landscapes and enjoy the magnificent natural beauty of Tateyama Kurobe.

• Tateyama Ropeway

  • Japan’s longest aerial cable car at 1,700 meters!
  • Experience the thrill of riding a ropeway with no support towers!
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Tateyama mountain range from the sky!

• Kurobe Dam

  • Japan’s tallest dam at 186 meters! (Source: Kurobe Dam official website)
  • Total water storage of 200 million tons! Equivalent to 160 Tokyo Domes.
  • Water release period: June 26, 2025 (Thu) – October 15, 2025 (Wed) (Scheduled)
  • Note: Water release may be canceled due to weather conditions.

• Snow Corridor Walk

  • Murodo Plateau (2,450m) is one of Japan’s most famous heavy snowfall areas.
  • The "Snow Corridor" near Murodo features towering walls of snow over 20 meters high after roads are cleared in spring.
  • A special walking path (Otani Route) is open for visitors to enjoy a close-up snow experience.
  • Event period: April 15, 2025 (Tue) – June 25, 2025 (Wed) (Scheduled)

• Kurobe Gorge Railway – Scenic Sightseeing Train

  • Travel through breathtaking valleys carved by nature in the Northern Alps on a scenic train ride.
  • Enjoy stunning views only accessible by this sightseeing train!
  • Tour schedule:
    • Until April 28, 2025 – Route: Unazuki Station ⇔ Sasadaira Station
    • From April 29, 2025 – Route: Unazuki Station ⇔ Nekomata Station
  • Note: Routes may change due to snow conditions or maintenance work.

• HAKUBA MOUNTAIN HARBOR

  • Debuting for Kansai departure "Trapics Tour"!
  • Ride the new gondola (operating from December 20, 2024)!
  • Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Northern Alps from an observation deck at 1,289m altitude!

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

• Meeting Location & Time: JR Osaka Station 6:30 – 8:30 AM
• JR Osaka Station (7:00 – 9:00 AM Departure) → JR Kyoto Station
• Limited Express "Thunderbird" (approx. 1 hr 40 min) → JR Tsuruga Station
• Hokuriku Shinkansen (approx. 1 hr 20 min) → JR Toyama Station
• 1-Day Tram & Bus Pass → Free time for sightseeing in Toyama City
• Hotel check-in from 4:30 PM
• Dinner: Toyama Bay Sushi

Day 2

• Hotel (8:00 AM departure)
• Tateyama Station → Tateyama Cable Car (approx. 7 min) → Bijodaira
• Tateyama Highland Bus (approx. 50 min) → Murodo (Japan’s highest-altitude station)
• [April 16 – June 23 Departures] Snow Corridor Walk
• [NEW] Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus (Japan’s highest-altitude tunnel, approx. 10 min) → Daikanbo
• Tateyama Ropeway (Japan’s longest unsupported cable car, approx. 7 min) → Kurobedaira
• Kurobe Cable Car (approx. 5 min) → Kurobe Lake
• Kurobe Dam (Japan’s tallest dam)
• Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus (approx. 16 min) → Ogizawa Station
• Arrival in Hakuba Tsugaike/Otari area (5:00 – 6:00 PM) → Hotel check-in

Day 3

• Hotel (8:30 – 9:00 AM departure)
• [April Departures] Matsumoto City Museum of Art (exhibiting works by Matsumoto-born artist Yayoi Kusama, approx. 50 min)
• [May Departures] Hakuba Iwatake Gondola "NOA" & HAKUBA MOUNTAIN HARBOR Observation Deck (approx. 70 min)
• Unazuki Onsen Station
• Scenic Train Ride on the Kurobe Gorge Railway to Nekomata Station (approx. 60 min)
• Return to Unazuki Onsen Station → JR Toyama Station
• Hokuriku Shinkansen (approx. 1 hr 20 min) → JR Tsuruga Station
• Limited Express "Thunderbird" (approx. 1 hr 40 min) → JR Kyoto Station → JR Shin-Osaka Station → JR Osaka Station
• Arrival in Osaka (Approx. 8:40 – 10:40 PM)

Included in the Tour Price

• Transportation fees (train, bus, plane, ferry, etc.) as per the itinerary
• Accommodation fees, taxes, and service charges
• Meals, taxes, and service charges as per the itinerary
• Entrance fees for attractions as per the itinerary
• Full-time tour guide fees (if included in the tour package)
• Note: Even if some services are not used due to personal reasons, refunds are not provided.

Not Included in the Tour Price

• Excess baggage charges beyond transport providers' limits
• Laundry, phone calls, extra meals, and other personal expenses
• Optional activities not included in the main itinerary
• Transportation fees between the traveler’s home and the tour’s meeting/departure location
• Airport facility usage fees
• Medical expenses related to injuries or illnesses
• Domestic travel insurance (voluntary participation)

【Important Information】

• This tour is a local bus tour in Japan and will be joined by Japanese travelers. Important notices will be provided in written form in both Chinese and English.
• The tour conductor can only speak Japanese, but they will carry a tablet with a translation function. In case of emergencies, you may seek assistance from the tour conductor.
• If the tour is canceled, you will be notified via email 4 days before departure.
• Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive the final itinerary via email 5 to 7 days before the departure date. The final itinerary will include details such as the meeting location, time, itinerary reference, and accommodation details.
• The tour conductor or service staff will hold a sign with “Hankyu Travel International / Trapics” (signboard or flag). Please check your tour route name carefully and present your name to the staff when checking in. Also, please gather all your travel companions before proceeding to check-in. If there are any changes to the registered travelers on the day of departure, please inform the staff in advance.
• This tour does not include a tour guide, only a tour conductor who is responsible for managing the itinerary and schedule. According to Japanese law, the tour conductor is not allowed to stand and provide explanations while the bus is in motion. Additionally, the tour conductor is not responsible for guiding at sightseeing spots.
• Since this is a group tour, seating arrangements on the bus are based on its layout and reservation status. Even if you book together, your group members may be seated separately in different rows. Additionally, seat preferences cannot be accommodated on trains, boats, or buses. Thank you for your understanding.
• The cost for children aged 6 and above is the same as for adults.
• For children aged 3 to under 6, the tour fee only includes a bus seat (other services are not included).
• The confirmed itinerary, meeting location, and other details will only be provided in English.
• Printed itineraries are generally not provided on the day of departure. If needed, please take a screenshot from the official website or print a copy in advance.
• If the itinerary displayed on the member's page is in Japanese, please refer to the itinerary on this webpage as the official version.

【Confirmation Details】

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

【How to Use】

• You must present a printed voucher or an electronic voucher on your mobile device to participate in the activity.
• Meeting details: Please arrive at the meeting location at least 15 minutes in advance.
• If you arrive early, please wait patiently near the designated station.

【Cancellation & Modification Policy】

• Once the booking is confirmed, no cancellations or modifications will be allowed.