Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route & Matsumoto 2‑Day Tour from Tokyo | Matsumoto Castle & Suwa Lake（Including tour guide）
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Tateyama Kurobe, Matsumoto
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2 Days 1 Night
Max People :4–8 pax
Pickup: Hotel in Tokyo city
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2 Days 1 Night
Max People :4–8 pax
Pickup: Hotel in Tokyo city
You are welcomed to book the tour from 1 participant. The minimum number of participants for this tour to operate is 4.
After your reservation is submitted, our tour operator will contact you as soon as possible to confirm tour availability, regardless of any automated confirmation email you may receive.
For safety and communication purposes during the trip, a reachable phone number is required for each participating group.
Cancellation Conditions：Free cancellation ≥14 days; 30% charge for 7-13 days; 50% charge for 3-6 days; 100% charge ≤3 days.
For individual special needs, we will do our best to accommodate; but it is not guaranteed. After your booking being confirmed, please contact us for further details.
Child age 6 and under requires to use the car seat during the trip. We recommend to bring your own car seat/booster. Please contact us if you need help.
Overview
Our highlights are
Key highlights
Stunning Alpine Route – Journey through the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, featuring dramatic mountain scenery, soaring peaks, and breathtaking high-altitude landscapes.
Iconic Snow Corridor (Seasonal) – Walk between towering snow walls (Apr.-Jun.), one of Japan's most famous and surreal winter-to-spring transitions.
Kurobe Dam Marvel – Witness the impressive engineering of Japan's tallest dam, surrounded by rugged alpine beauty and ever-changing scenery.
Matsumoto Castle – Explore one of Japan's most treasured original castles, admired for its striking black-and-white exterior and rich sumurai history.
Onsen Stay – Unwind in a relaxing onsen hotel with kaiseki dinner and breakfast included.
What's Included
English-speaking guide
Charter vehicle
Onsen hotel (Dinner & Breakfast included)
Alpine Route Round-trip ticket (Ogizawa-Murodo)
Admission to Matsumoto Castle
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off within Tokyo City
Day 1 & Day 2 Lunch
Any personal expenses or tips
Travel insurance or accident insurance
Itinerary Details
Day 1
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Exploration
Private transportation
Alpine Route Transportation
Onsen hotel stay
Dinner at hotel
07:15 Depart from Tokyo hotel (private car charter pick-up) *There will be snow in the mountains, please dress warmly and wear non-slip shoes for your safety.
07:15–12:00 Drive to Ogizawa in Nagano Prefecture (approx. 4.5 hours)
12:00–13:55 Travel through Alpine Route, stopping at Kurobe Dam, Kurobeko, and Kaikanko; arrive at Murodo
14:00-14:40 Take views at Murodo (walk through Snow corridor (Apr.-Jun.); or visit Mukuri Pond
14:45-16:21 Return back to Ogizawa
16:30-18:00 Transfer to Onsen Hotel at Matsumoto (approx. 1h20min)
Day 2
Matsumoto Castle & Suwa Lake
Private Transportation
Admission included
Breakfast at hotel
09:00 Depart from Onsen hotel in Matsumoto City
09:15–10:30 Visit Matsumoto Castle
10:30–11:30 Transfer to Suwa Lake (approx. 1 hour)
11:30-12:30【Lunch】Lunch on your own
12:30–14:00 Visit Suwa Lake (eg. Suwa Taisha, Suwa Lakeshore Park, or Suwa Spring Center)
14:00-17:00 Drive back to Tokyo (approx. 3 hours)
Important Information
We will contact you via your provided contact information 2 days before your departure. If you do not receive any information, please check your email spam folder. If you still do not receive anything one day before the trip, please do not hesitate contacting us.
We only offer hotel pick-up and drop-off within the city area (Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto), if your hotel is out of the area, we are happy to drop you off at a terminal station or where you request within the city area (need to be informed in advance).
All travel itineraries do not include travel insurance. Outdoor activities involve certain risks and dangers. The company is not responsible for any physical damage or injury caused by accidents or unforeseen factors. We highly recommend to purchase your own insurance in advance.
Please arrive at the meeting location 10 minutes before the departure time. The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals. You cannot join the tour midway.
If your group does not meet the minimum participants, you will enjoy the tour with other guests. We will contact you in advance if it occurs. If the minimum participants are still not met by 14 days before the scheduled departure, the tour may be cancelled.
Please note that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience heavy traffic. The itinerary is for your reference and may be adjusted or shortened depending on actual conditions; also, there may be delays in arrival time due to traffic or other factors.
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Q1. Are all tours guided by an English-speaking guide?
A: Not all.
At Japan Local Journeys, some tours are guided by professional English-speaking guides, while others are operated as driver-only private transfers.
Our driver-only tours are designed for travelers who prefer privacy and flexibility — you’ll have a private car and driver, while our operation team provides real-time English assistance via WhatsApp.
Please check each product page to see whether an English-speaking guide is included.
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