From Matsumoto or Nagano Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Tour

New9 h 30 minFree cancellationBy o8Experience

About this activity

Journey from Matsumoto or Nagano to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in a small group. Travel by tour vehicle to Ogizawa, then cross the mountains by electric bus, cable car, ropeway, and tunnel bus. Walk across Kurobe Dam and enjoy about two hours at 2,450-meter Murodo for lunch, photos, and seasonal scenery—from spring snow walls to summer alpine flowers and autumn colors. Your English-speaking guide keeps every transfer and connection smooth, then returns you to your original meeting point. Alpine Route tickets are purchased separately at Ogizawa with no markup.

What's included

✓English speaking guide
✓Meeting and return transfer between Matsumoto or Nagano and Ogizawa by tour vehicle.
✓Seasonal Viewpoint Tips: Discover photo spots, mountain views, and seasonal highlights.
✓Alpine Route transfer, route, and timing support
✓Free Time at Murodo: Enjoy lunch, photos, and alpine scenery at your own pace.

Not included

✕Lunch and other food or drinks are not included.
✕Mandatory Alpine Route transport ticket: Adult ¥12,300; Child ¥6,150. Buy at Ogizawa with guide assistance; no markup. No separate admission fees.
✕Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meet at Beck's Coffee Shop, just outside the Shinkansen ticket gates at Nagano Station. Please arrive by 7:30 AM. This option starts and ends in Nagano, with round-trip transportation to Ogizawa included.
Meet us just outside the West (Alps) Exit, near the taxi stand. Please arrive by 7:30 AM for a 7:45 AM departure. Look for a light yellow Toyota van and a guide standing nearby. You can also contact us via WhatsApp if needed.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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