2Day Tateyama Kurobe Route Shirakawago, Hida-Takayama from Nagoya
Tour Overview
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 travel along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, home to the spectacular Snow Corridor. Overnight accommodation and select meals are included.
Additional information
- 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 26, 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.
- Due to group arrangements, we cannot accommodate meal changes unless there are medical conditions or allergies that may pose a risk to your health. Please prepare your own meals if needed. We cannot offer refunds for meals or allow takeaway.
- 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.
Pickup
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. - Time zone: Asia/Tokyo
-Emergency Contact: +81-50-3649-8469 (Japanese only). For English, use the 3-way calling app "Oyraa" with a professional interpreter. Instructions will be emailed to you. If you do not receive it, contact welcome@club-tourism.co.jp -Tour may be cancelled if not enough participants. You’ll be contacted for an alternative or full refund -Infants(0-2years): Free of charge with no arrangement. Children 3+years are charged the same as adults -Itinerary may change due to weather/traffic. Delays are not subject to refund -Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. The tour conductor is not a 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. Wear warm winter clothes, walking shoes, and bring a backpack for necessary items. Travel may be halted due to weather. Refunds for non-travel zones -Snow Wall Walk: Available between 15 Apr-25 Jun. May be cancelled due to bad weather or other factors. -Due to congestion, Bus between Tateyama and Bijodaira may replace the Tateyama Cable Car. Boxed breakfast may be served if departure is early. -Accommodation is at Toyama Manten Hotel. Room allocation will be handled by us. Requests for specific rooms (twin/single) cannot be guaranteed -Kurobe Dam: Water discharge (Jun 26–Oct 15) may be halted due to weather -April 26 departure: Departure from Nagoya Station is 30 minutes earlier, at 8:00AM -Return may be delayed due to reservation/road conditions -Murodo: Stay may be shortened due to congestion. At 2,450 meters, temperatures are 12-13°C lower than sea level. Dress warmly with lightweight, comfortable clothing and shoes -Meal changes: No meal changes allowed unless for medical reasons. Bring your own if needed -Bus seat: Reclining function should not be used -Cancellations due to public transport delays are subject to fees. The tour will depart on time
What's included
Itinerary
Overnight at Toyama Manten Hotel equipped with a large public bath.
Breakfast: Japanese or Western set meal or a boxed meal if the departure time is early in the morning (6:00–7:00) due to congestion
FAQ
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Min 6 days: 100%
- From 2 to 6 days: 50%
- From 0 to 2 days: 0%