★(From Tokyo Sta.) The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 'Yuki-no-Otani' & Kamikochi (2-Days)（35113AZ）｜Travel to JAPAN

Tour Details

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Course No. : 35113AZ
Brand : Trapics IBO
Set period : 24 APR, 2025～23 MAY, 2025

★(From Tokyo Sta.) The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 'Yuki-no-Otani' & Kamikochi (2-Days)

Leave your large luggage on the bus for sightseeing on the Alpine Route♪

Tour period
2 Day(s)
Cards accepted 47,900～67,900 JPY

Point of departure
TOKYO
Prefecture
Hokuriku・Koshinetsu／Toyama・Nagano Prefecture

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This tour is a plan where participants meet and disband at the actual place, with no round-trip transportation included.

* All photos are for illustrative purposes only.

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route / Yuki-no-Otani
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Kamikochi /Kappa Bridge

Recommended points

○A round trip along the Alpine Route from the Nagano Prefecture side to Murodo!A springtime tradition! Stroll through the 13-20 meter-high “Snow Valley'♪

●Stay at Azumino Hotaka View Hotel, an A-rank hotel according to our company's standards!

○Visit Kamikochi, one of the best mountain resorts in Japan!

◆◇◆◇◆ Tour Highlights ◆◇◆◇◆

【１】Yuki-no-Otani(Snow Valley Walk)
・The “ Otani” near Murodo is a snowdrift valley, where snow accumulates particularly heavily due to its location in a blowhole, and its depth can exceed 20 meters.
The huge wall of snow created by plowing the road through this “ Otani” is called “ Yuki-no-Otani.
*Altitude sickness may occur at high altitudes. Those with pre-existing medical conditions should consult a medical institution.

【２】Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
・The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of the world's most famous mountain tourism routes through the Northern Alps, a mountain range of 3,000-meter-high peaks.
The route is 37.2 km long with a maximum height difference of 1,975 m. Almost the entire route lies within the Chubu-Sangaku National Park.
・This tour plan includes a round-trip to the gate at Ogisawa Station in Omachi City on the Nagano Prefecture side.
Passing through a number of scenic spots, you can easily enjoy the magnificent nature of Tateyama Kurobe spreading above the clouds.

【３】Kurobe Dam
・Kurobe Dam, commonly known as “Kuroyon,” is the tallest dam in Japan.
It is a famous scenic spot on the Alpine Route, constructed at a total cost of 51.3 billion yen, over a period of seven years, and by the hands of as many as 10 million people.

【４】Kamikochi
・Kamikochi is a picturesque mountain area located approximately 1,500 meters above sea level in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, and is designated as a national cultural asset (special scenic beauty spot and special natural monument).
More than 1.2 million tourists and climbers visit the area annually to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

Important matters

※This tour is basically operated for Japanese travelers on a seat-in-coach basis.
The guiding or instruction will be provided only in Japanese.
However, you will get necessary information written documents in English/Chinese for your convenience.
In case of emergency, your tour conductor will use translation apps on tablet devices.

◇This course has a final itinerary (with definite departure times and course details).
The final itinerary will be sent by e-mail 5-7 days prior to departure.
※Children under 6 years old are not allowed to participate this tour.
※We will use a shared-ride bus from the hotel to Ogisawa on the second day.

【About Clothes】
・It is recommended that you bring a windbreaker or similar as there will be a lot of sightseeing in the mountain areas.
・It is recommended that you bring a hat to protect you from the sun.
・Please be sure to wear comfortable, easy-to-move, non-slip shoes.

【Choose your dinner】
You can choose from French or Japanese.
(Please specify at the time of reservation. The member of group need choose same meal. If you do not specify, Japanese Cuisine will be served.)

■Solo participation is allowed.
■The staff will be waiting for you with a ''Hankyu Trapics'' sign (board or flag) at the meeting point. Please check the name of the course and register in the name of the representative.　Please come to register when all accompanying persons are present.
■No guide is accompanied for this tour. The tour conductor will manage the tour itinerary (no sightseeing guide will be provided).
■Please understand this in advance that seats on the bus may be shared or in front of or behind each other depending on the number of participants. We cannot accommodate your request for bus, train or boat seating.
■Adult & Child fee (applied to 6 and older) will be the same.

Course dates

1	Tokyo Sta. (8：00 meeting / departure) == ※【7：30meeting/departure on May 3 & 4】 ○Kamikochi (mountain resort/ free time to explore on your own ＜about 120 min.＞)== Hotaka Town(ETA/ 17：30) ＜Stay＞ ■You can choose your dinner from French or Japanese 【Total driving distance: approx. 320 km】	Breakfast：× Lunch：× Dinner：Included
1	【Accommodation：Azumino Hotaka View Hotel 【Guaranteed】0263-83-6200】
2	Hotel (Depart 7：00)== Ogisawa ==[▲Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus (16 min)]== ○Kurobe Dam (walk across the top of the “highest dam in Japan” (0.6km/15min)…… Kurobe Lake≒≒[▲Kurobe Cable Car (5min.)]≒≒ Kurobedaira ≒≒[▲Tateyama Ropeway (7 min.)] (“Longest in Japan”) ≒≒ Daikanbo ==[▲Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus (10 min.)] == ○Murodo (Yuki-no-Otani/ lunch on your own)==[▲Tateyama Tunnel Electric Bus (10 min.)] == Daikanbo ≒≒[▲Tateyama Ropeway (7 min.)]≒≒ Kurobedaira≒≒[▲Kurobe Cable Car (5min.)]≒≒ Kurobe Lake ……Kurobe Dam==[Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus (16 min.)] == Ogisawa==Tokyo (ETA/ 21：00) 【Total driving distance: approx. 315 km】	Breakfast：Included Lunch：× Dinner：×
2	【Accommodation：】

The notation used in the itinerary

Explanation of transportation marks

Airplane
Bus
Train
JR
Ship
Walking
Car
Ropeway

Explanation of sightseeing marks

◎＝Sightseeing inside facilities ○＝Sightseeing alighting from the bus (no entering of facilities, etc.) △＝Sightseeing from the bus window ▲＝Sightseeing aboard vehicles or vessels（※）
☆＝Shopping ★＝Meals and Shopping
※Aboard a vehicle refers to riding aboard vehicles other than buses, such as trains and cable cars. Aboard a vessel refers to riding aboard vessels such as pleasure boats and cruise ships.

Hotels

1st night: [Hotaka Town]Azumino Hotaka View Hotel【Guaranteed】(A-rank hotel based on our standard)
※In the case of Japanese-style rooms, futon mattresses will be laid out by the guests themselves.

※Some accommodations may reduce the number of amenities or charge for them in response to the Plastic Waste Recycling Law. In view of the new travel style, we recommend that you bring your own toiletries.

※Hankyu Travel International classifies accommodations into four ranks, S, A, B, and C, from the highest to the lowest, based on our own standards.

Tour conditions

No. of tour days	2 Day(s)	Minimum number of participants	30
Type or name of transportation facility	Outward:Bus Homeward:Bus	No. of meals	Breakfast:1, Lunch:0, Dinner:1
Tour Conductor	With tour conductor (Japanese-speaking)
Others	※The above schedule was made based on the tariffs as of December 2, 2024. As for the schedule, the itinerary, tour locations, order of visiting, and contents of meals are subject to change due to the transportation, weather, local circumstances, traffic conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. ※The figures in the parentheses ＜＞　/（　） show staying times at each place. However, the staying time might be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. ※We do not accommodate your individual requests such as changes of menu. ※Sightseeing information handouts distributed by tour conductors are basically in Japanese. ※If you wish to leave the tour temporarily or completely, please inform the tour conductor. You will be required to sign a ''Leaving Form'' waiving all rights during and after the leave. ※The real scenery might be slight different from the photos due to the time of visit or weather conditions. ※Please note that the returning point will be different from the meeting point. The returning point will be announced on the tour day depending on the traffic condition. ※For your safety, please wear a seat belt while traveling on the bus. ※No smoking is permitted on the bus. ※Please make sure to choose one of the meeting places when booking. If you change the meeting place, let us know at least 10 days prior to departure date. ※The conditions and fees for this tour are based on fares, fees and departure/arrival times current as of December 2, 2024. ■Scheduled bus company：km Mobility Service or Bus company around Kanto area. Please see our website to check the list of bus company http://www.hankyu-travel.com/yakkan/buslist.php (Japanese) ※An assigned bus company might be changed depending on malfunction of vehicle or driver’s physical condition on the departure day and this shall be considered as discharge.

Departure Date Tour Fee Table Calendar

If you click a date in the calendar, the screen changes to a reservation form.

The tour fee indicated on the calendar is for an adult.
The tour fee indicated in parentheses ( ) is for a child.

Set period : 24 APR, 2025～23 MAY, 2025

1 APR, 2025

(Quad)

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24 47,900 JPY (47,900 JPY)	25	26
27	28	29	30

This fee is the tour fee calculated as of 10 DEC, 2024

■Guide to Vacancy Information

Many places available
Some places available
A few places available
× Not available currently

On request

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Booking on request
Once we receive a booking request, we will start arranging the tour. Please be reminded that the arrangement is not guaranteed.

※Vacancy information will fluctuate from time to time, so please refer to it as a guide. Please note that there may be occasions when the tour becomes fully booked before you complete your reservation.

: Tour departure has decided

■Age Classifications

Adult/12～, Child/6～11, Infant/3～5,

When you apply for this tour via the Internet, no application confirmation letter or pamphlets will be mailed to you.
Please confirm via the Application Completed e-mail", which will be sent to you after you have completed the application procedure, and the Member menu.
The details of the course can be confirmed via the Explanation of Terms & Conditions" displayed during the application procedure, so please print it out and keep it.
If you are unable to print it out, please contact us via the email address below.
You may, however, be sent an application confirmation letter and pamphlets, depending on the details of your application.

[Issue of Explanation of Terms & Conditions]

The Explanation of Terms & Conditions will be issued to you onscreen (HTML).
Depending of the method of application, it may be sent to you after the completion of you application.

2.Booking and Entering into a Tour Contract

(1) You can book a tour through Hankyu Travel or any of the offices commissioned by Hankyu Travel (collectively "Our Company") by paying a deposit (all or part of the tour fee) in the amount specified in the Brochures, etc. The deposit will be used to cover part or all of the tour fee, cancellation fee, or penalty. A Tour Contract will be entered into upon approval and receipt of the deposit by Our Company. Specific tours, use of reward points, etc. are subject to the terms and conditions set forth separately in the Brochures, etc. You may be asked to fill out a prescribed paper or digital form with required information for our business processing purposes.
(2) Our Company may accept your booking (i.e., request to enter into a Tour Contract) via telephone, mail, facsimile, internet, or other means of communication. In such cases, a Tour Contract has not yet been entered into at the time of booking and will be entered into when Our Company receives a deposit (all or part of the tour fee) by the date specified in the notification sent to you upon acceptance of your booking. If a deposit (all or part of the tour fee) is not paid by the specified date, your booking may be deemed not to have been made.
(3) When a contracting person who represents a group of travelers who are to be on the same tour books the tour, Our Company will deem the said person to have all power of agency for the conclusion or cancellation of the contract.
(4) The contracting person must submit a list of group members to Our Company by the date specified by Our Company. The contracting person will obtain the consent of the group members to the provision of information to third parties under Section 26.
(5) If the contracting person does not accompany the group, Our Company will deem a group member selected by the contracting person in advance to be the contracting person after the start of the tour.
(6) Our Company will not be responsible for any liabilities or obligations that the contracting person currently owes or may owe to the group members in the future.

3.Booking Terms and Conditions

(1) Persons under the age of 15 at the time the tour starts must be accompanied by a guardian, unless they are participating in a specific tour (such as a language study tour for elementary and junior high school students). Please note that minors may not be allowed to participate in a tour due to the requirements of national laws, facility rules, etc.
(2) In the case of tours that have special requirements, we may decline your booking if you don't meet the gender, age, qualification, skill, or other requirements specified by us.
(3) If you are physically or mentally disabled (e.g., if you are deaf, visually impaired, unable to walk, or accompanied by a service dog, etc.), have a health problem (e.g., abnormal blood pressure, heart disease, chronic disease, food allergy, animal allergy, etc.), are or may be pregnant, or need special attention, please let us know at the time of booking. We will accommodate such needs to the extent possible and reasonable. We will contact you to ask you about your specific circumstances and needs that should be addressed during the tour. (Please let us know immediately if any of these conditions occur after you have entered into a Travel Contract with us.)
You are responsible for any costs incurred for special measures we take to meet your needs at your request. In order to conduct the tour safely and smoothly, we may require that you be accompanied by an aid or another person, submit a medical certificate from a doctor or prescribed documents as requested by public or other facility operators, or agree to change a part of the tour depending on the local situation or the conditions of the facilities to be used.
If we are unable to make arrangements for the measures requested by you, we may decline your booking or cancel your Tour Contract.
We may also decline your booking or cancel your Tour Contract depending on the local situation or the conditions of public or other service facilities.
(4) If we determine that you require a medical diagnosis or treatment by a physician during the tour due to illness, injury or other reasons, we will take necessary measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the tour. You are responsible for all costs incurred for taking such measures.
(5) You may not deviate from the tour itinerary for personal reasons. However, changes may be made under separate terms and conditions depending on the tour. If you wish to deviate from the tour itinerary for personal reasons, you must notify us, the tour conductor, or the local attendant in advance along with information as to whether or not you will be returning.
(6) If you fail to meet the tour group at the designated meeting place, such as a hotel or sightseeing site, at the designated meeting time, without notifying us, and if it is necessary to conduct a search, we may request relevant organizations to take necessary measures to search for you, in order to ensure your safety, regardless of whether or not you are accompanied by someone. In such cases, you will be responsible for the costs of the search.
(7) We may decline your booking if we determine that you may cause an inconvenience to other travelers or interfere with the smooth conduct of group activities.
(8) We may decline your booking in any of the circumstances described in (i) through (iii) below.
- (i) You are found to be a member of a crime syndicate, an associate member of a crime syndicate, a person affiliated with a crime syndicate, a company affiliated with a crime syndicate, a corporate racketeer, or involved in some other type of criminal organization.
- (ii) You make violent or unreasonable demands of us, act in a threatening way or use violence with regard to a transaction, or engage in similar conduct.
- (iii) You spread rumors or use fraudulent means or intimidation to discredit us, or engage in acts to interfere with our business, or engage in similar conduct.
(9) Special waiting list contract
If you cannot enter into a Tour Contract because the tour is fully booked when you are trying to book a tour or due to other reasons, Our Company may, upon your request, enter into a special contract with you, which will enable you to enter into a Tour Contract with Our Company when it becomes available ("waitlisting").
- (i) If you wish to be waitlisted, Our Company will accept your booking and the amount equivalent to the deposit after confirming how long you can wait for Our Company to respond to you. A Tour Contract has not yet been entered into at this time, and Our Company does not guarantee that the Tour Contract will be entered into in the future. You may be asked to fill out a prescribed paper or digital form with required information for our business processing purposes.
- (ii) Our Company will keep the amount equivalent to the deposit noted in (i) as an advance payment, and once it becomes possible to enter into a Tour Contract with you, we will notify you of its approval for the Tour Contract and apply the advance payment to cover the deposit.
- (iii) The Tour Contract will be entered into upon your receipt of a notice to the effect that the Tour Contract has been approved as a result of (ii).
- (iv) If Our Company does not approve the Tour Contract within the period in which you can wait for Our Company's response, Our Company will refund you the full amount of the advance payment.
- (v) If you request that Our Company remove you from the wait list before the expiry of the period in which you can wait for Our Company's response and before Our Company notifies you of its approval for the Tour Contract, Our Company will refund you the full amount of the advance payment. In such cases, Our Company will not impose the cancellation fee even if you request that your name be removed from the wait list during the period in which the cancellation fee is applicable.
(10) We may decline your booking for any other business reasons.

8.What's Included in the Tour Fee

(1) Fares and fees for transportation facilities, such as airlines, ships, railways, and buses, which are specified in the itinerary (Some tours offer class options and others use a particular class, which are specified in the Brochures, etc.)
(2) Accommodation fees specified in the itinerary plus tax and service fees
(3) Meals specified in the itinerary plus tax and service fees
(4) Sightseeing fees specified in the itinerary
(5) Necessary tour conductor expenses for tours accompanied by a tour conductor
● As a general rule, the above expenses are not refundable even if you choose not to use part of the relevant services.

9.What's Not Included in the Tour Fee

Fees and expenses other than those specified in the preceding Section 8 are not included in the tour fee. Some examples include:
(1) Excess baggage fees (for baggage in excess of the weight, size, and quantity allowance set by each transportation facility)
(2) Laundry, telegram, telephone, additional meals and drinks and other expenses of a personal nature, as well as associated taxes and service fees
(3) Fees for optional tours joined only by those who wish to take them (mini tours at an additional cost)
(4) Travel costs to and from the arrival/departure points, such as to and from home and the airport, and accommodation costs for the day prior to the tour start date and for the day the tour ends
(5) Passenger facility charge
(6) Medical expenses for injuries and illnesses
(7) Domestic travel insurance (optional insurance)
(8) Expenses for shuttle services operated by facilities
(9) Lodging tax and other taxes imposed on hotel rooms, etc.
(10) Additional fares and fees imposed by transportation facilities (e.g., fuel surcharge)
(11) Expenses required for measures taken when special needs arise

13.Cancellation of Tour Contract and Refunds

(1) Cancellation before the start of the tour
- [1] You may cancel the Tour Contract at any time by paying the cancellation fee set forth below. The "Tour Contract Cancellation Date" in the schedule below is the day when we confirm the cancellation request you have made during Our Company's business hours on a business day.

Tour Contract Cancellation Date(Counting back from the day prior to the commencement of the tour)		Cancellation fee
[1]	Cancellation on or after the 20th day prior to the day preceding the date of the commencement of the tour(excluding [2] to [5])	20% of the tour fee
[2]	Cancellation on or after the 7th day prior to the day preceding the date of the commencement of the tour(excluding [3] to [5])	30% of the tour fee
[3]	Cancellation on the day preceding the commencement of the tour	40% of the tour fee
[4]	Cancellation on the day the tour starts	50% of the tour fee
[5]	Failure to show up without notice or cancellation after the commencement of the tour	100% of the tour fee

Note: "After the commencement of the tour" refers "The time the receiving of the provided services began", as provided for in the Special Compensation Rules, onwards
Examples of "After the commencement of the tour"
* In the case of the tour conductor, the Company's staff, or reception personnel receiving clients: the time when the reception procedure has been completed
* In the case of the Company is not receiving clients and the clients have an airline ticket: the time when luggage inspections, etc., have been completed in the area of the airport where only passengers can enter
* In the case of Tour Contracts including the use of a chartered ship: in accordance with the separately provided provisions for cancellation fees (including when specified in Pamphlets, etc.)

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