[Depart from Nagano] Hokkaido Autumn Limited: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route One-Day Tour

Itinerary Reference:

7:40 Meet at Nagano Station

7:50 Depart from Nagano Station

9:30‑15:30 Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall Sightseeing

Group priority passage. Guests pay the tour guide on‑site for the mountain tickets: Adult 10,940 yen, Child (6‑11 years old) 5,480 yen

※※※ The group passage is different from the individual passage. Please do not purchase mountain entry tickets on your own.

Oganzawa ‑ ‑ Kurobe Dam ‑ Kurobe Lake ‑ ‑ Kurobedaira ‑ ‑ Daikantani ‑ ‑ Murodo ‑ ★Snow Wall Sightseeing★ ‑ → Bijodaira → → Tateyama Station (Toyama side)

18:30 End at Nagano Station 

※ The end time may vary depending on departure time, traffic and weather conditions. Please avoid arranging any activities for the evening. We apologise for any delays.

※ The above times are subject to adjustment based on the day's conditions. The final arrangement of the tour guide on the day shall prevail.

※ As this is a super popular limited‑time product, the departure time will be adjusted according to the cable car times assigned by Tateyama Kurobe and the departure schedule,

based on the final departure time sent by the travel company!

Tour Highlights

From July to mid‑November, enjoy summer and autumn scenery.

Located in central Japan, Tateyama Kurobe is known as "Japan's last secret land". In autumn, the maple leaves covering the mountains contrast beautifully with the snow at the summit, as the ridges are layered in reds and yellows, creating a breathtaking and wondrous landscape.

Ride ground cable cars, aerial ropeways and trolley buses to enjoy the vivid red maple leaves and take in Japan's unique scenic beauty.

Japan's most romantic autumn is hidden in the alpine wonders of Tateyama Kurobe. Leave behind the mundane city autumn scenery, depart from Nagano and head for the autumn‑exclusive Alps route. In one day, take in the breathtaking autumn colours of mountains dyed red and lakes reflecting maple shadows, step into Japan's most beautiful mountain maple‑viewing hidden gems, and feel the grandeur and gentleness unique to autumn.

This tour goes directly to the classic core attractions of Tateyama Kurobe, arriving first at Murodo, the highest point of the route. Located at an elevation of over 3,000 metres, it is a pilgrimage site for countless tourists and mountaineering enthusiasts. In autumn, the continuous peaks shed their midsummer emerald green and don layered maple scenery interwoven with red, yellow and green. The forests are fully dyed in autumn colours, the mountains stand majestic, and the views are incredibly vast. This is also the primary habitat of the nationally protected animal, the "rock ptarmigan". If you are lucky, you may encounter these rare wild animals, adding delight to your journey while taking in the pristine natural alpine landscape.

Afterwards, head to the stunning Daikantani Observation Deck to take in the finest panoramic views of the Alps mountain range. Standing at a high vantage point, enjoy a 360‑degree unobstructed view in all directions. The magnificent Tateyama peaks surround you, clouds and mist drift with the mountain breeze, and the autumn ridgelines are clearly layered. Gaze into the distance at the crystal‑clear Kurobe Lake resting quietly in the valley, where mountains, forests, lakes and sky merge into one. Every scene is a healing masterpiece and one of the most iconic classic views of Tateyama Kurobe.

As the tour draws to a close, visit Kurobe Lake and Kurobe Dam to encounter the autumn‑exclusive lakeside scenery. The clear, translucent emerald waters flow gently, perfectly complementing the brilliant red maple leaves along the shore. The warm red maples paired with the clear lake water create a beautiful contrast of warm and cool tones, full of poetic charm, painting a gentle and romantic autumn landscape. A cool mountain breeze brushes your face as you take in the magnificent dam views from afar, away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds, and fully savour the tranquil autumn serenity of the mountains.

A one‑day short journey that encapsulates the essence of Tateyama Kurobe's autumn. From the majestic high mountain peaks to the dreamy maple red lake views, every frame is a limited‑edition autumn scene. Seize the prime maple‑viewing season, depart from Nagano, and embark on this breathtaking mountain autumn feast, collecting unforgettable memories of Japan's deep autumn.