(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour

Operated by: Machinovate Japan Ltd.

Included

• Tateyama Kurrobe Alpine Route return ticket to / from Ogizawa
• Transportation to / from all listed destinations
• English-speaking guide

Not Included

• Lunch & other snacks or drinks
• Shinkansen/ 'Bullet Train' tickets to & from Nagano
• Accommodation

Additional Info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please wear suitable shoes for walking through snow and cold conditions (with the possibility of temperatures below 0°C).
• Please bring sunglasses as the snow in combination with sunlight can produce intense glare. We also recommend wearing snowboots or good quality walking boots, if you wish to walk on the snowfields.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for mobility-impaired travellers. Should you have any concerns about your ability to join the tour, please contact us to discuss prior to booking.
• This tour does not include lunch. Food can be purchased at different mountain stations with different restaurants to choose from at the summit.
• In case of extreme weather conditions, routes to the snow corridor might close. In such a case, the tour will be cancelled with full refund.
• The itinerary is based on the traffic conditions being optimal. We will adjust the schedule according to traffic conditions and pace of the group on the day of the tour.
• Infants (aged 0-5) are free of charge. As a result, we cannot guarantee that a seat on the tour transport will be available for infants and they may be required to sit in the lap of an adult.
• Given the popularity of the Alpine Route and the need to wait for transports on busy days, we cannot guarantee the end time of the tour however it should be no later than 19:00. We ask that all guests cooperate with the instructions of the guide, including meetup times for transports, to avoid any chance of delay.
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
• Any vehicles operated by Snow Monkey Resorts, will include a plastic partition in the vehicle that will totally separate the driver from the passengers. The driver will also wear a mask. We are not however responsible for the transports used on the Alpine Route / COVID measures at that time.

Meeting Point

The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen ticket gates. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag. Please ensure you are there prior to the meetup time as the tour will need to depart by 08:20.