2-Day Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route & Shirakawa-go Scenic Tour from Osaka | Onsen Stay（Including tour guide）
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Tateyama Kurobe, Shirawaka-go
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2 Days 1 Night
Max People :4–8 pax
Pickup: Hotel
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2 Days 1 Night
Max People :4–8 pax
Pickup: Hotel
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 Policies：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 – Experience the Tateyama Alpine Route, a stunning combination of high-altitude views, dramatic landscapes, and natural beauty.
Panoramic Alpine Views – Travel along the unique Alpine Route transportation system with cable car and highland bus.
Iconic Snow Corridor (Seasonal) – Walk between towering snow walls (Apr.-Jun.), one of Japan's most famous and surreal winter-to-spring transitions.
Mikuri Pond – the crater lake of Tateyama Valcano amazing you with the view of the peak of Mt. Tateyama reflecting in its cobalt blue surface.
Cultural Exploration – Return via Shirakawa-go, renowned for its Gassho-zukuri houses—traditional thatched farmhouses built in the iconic "praying hands" style.
What's Included
English-speaking guide
Charter vehicle
Alpine Route Round-trip ticket (Tateyama-Murodo)
Onsen stay (Dinner & Breakfast included)
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off within Osaka City
Admissions to Gassho-zukuri house
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
06:15 Depart from Osaka hotel (private car charter pick-up) *There will be snow in the mountains, please dress warmly and wear non-slip shoes for your safety.
06:15–12:00 Drive to Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture (approx. 6 hours)
12:20–13:30 Travel along Alpine Route way up to Murodo
13:30–15:00 Visit Murodo (walk through snow corridor (Apr.-Jun.); or visit Mukuri Pond)
15:00–16:07 Return back to Tateyama Station
16:15-18:00 Transfer to Onsen Hotel in Takayama (approx. 2 hours)
Day 2
Flexible Return Trip－Shirakawa-go Sightseeing
Private Transportation
Light walk in Shirakawa-go
Breakfast at hotel
09:00 Depart from hotel in Takayama City
09:00–10:00 Transfer to Shirakawa-go (approx. 1 hour)
10:00–13:30 Free visit in Shirakawa-go 【Lunch on your own】*No Gassho style house admission included
13:30-18:00 Drive back to Osaka (approx. 4.5 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 the 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.
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