*This course offers a special discount exclusively for Club Tourism Pass members*
What is Club Tourism Pass? https://www.club-t.com/ct/ct_pass/
Enjoy the charm of Accommodation at Hotel Tateyama, located at the highest point on the Alpine Route at an altitude of 2,450m!
~Introducing ways to spend your time unique to Accommodation at Hotel Tateyama~
<Please see below for clothing and baggage information>
<Day 1> After the regular schedule ends, a special time just for Murodo Accommodation
◆ Evening... Stroll around Murodo during the evening when only Accommodation are staying at the hotel.
[Departures until June 28th] Snow wall walk / *Depending on the remaining snow conditions, the walk may take place around Murododaira.
[Departure after July 6th] Walking around Murododaira
◆At night... A slide show of the great nature of "Tateyama Kurobe" will be shown. Enjoy an explanation of the nature and history of Tateyama! On clear days, a stargazing event will also be held on the hotel rooftop.
★The best time to enjoy stargazing is around the time of the new moon when there is little moonlight★
New moon calendar for 2025: April 28, May 27, June 25, July 25, August 23, September 22, October 21, November 20
Stargazing Party (Image)
*The starry sky may not be visible depending on the weather.
*The event may be canceled due to weather conditions.
<Day 2> Enjoy the view of the Alps first thing in the morning, a unique experience only possible with Accommodation at Murodo!
★Limited to departures from May 15th to June 28th! After breakfast, go ptarmigan watching with a guide (Murodo-daira area)
*For safety reasons, we ask that you refrain from walking around the area on your own.
May and June are the best months to see white-winged ptarmigan!
The rock ptarmigan was designated a Special Natural Monument by the government in 1955. There are approximately 280 rock ptarmigan (as of 2011) living around Murododaira. This bird lives in high mountains, and Mt. Tateyama has the largest population of these birds among the central mountain ranges. On the sacred mountain of Mt. Tateyama, they have long been cherished as messengers of the gods.
Ptarmigan (Image / *As this is a wild animal, you may not be able to see it)
You can check current ptarmigan sightings here!(Link: Tateyama Murodo Ptarmigan Watch Network)
◆ Stroll around Murodo accompanied by a guide /it's easy to hear the voices while walkingWith guiding receiver
[Departures from April 17th to June 24th] "Snow Wall Walk"
Snow Wall (Image; the height of the snow walls may change depending on weather conditions)
[Departure after June 25th] Stroll around Murododaira (towards Mikurigaike Pond)
Murodo and Mikurigaike Pond (Image / *Due to remaining snow conditions, we may not be able to guide you for safety reasons)
On the second day, luggage delivery service is included, so you can return home empty-handed.
On the second morning of this course,We offer a luggage delivery service from Murodo Terminal (directly connected to Hotel Tateyama) to your home.Doing
You can send any unnecessary baggage away, so you can enjoy the second day, which involves exploring Kurobe Dam and changing vehicles, with ease and ease.
*Limited to one per person. All costs other than shipping will be borne by the customer. Please check Important Information (※3)
*Please prepare winter clothing, rain gear, valuables, etc. that you will need for the walk as carry-on luggage, as the delivery procedure will be carried out before the walk on the second day.
A guide specializing in just this course will guide you!
◆Explore Murodo with Tateyama's prestigious guide, "Heizo Saeki IV"
It comes with a guiding receiver, so you can easily hear the directions while walking, supporting you to have a fulfilling stroll!
Mr. Saeki Tomohiko is a guide who was born and raised in Ashikuraji at the foot of Mt. Tateyama and knows the Tateyama mountain range inside and out.
The great-grandson of Saeki Heizo, who is famous as a great guide of Tateyama, and who is a professional Tateyama guide, will accompany the tour! (Accompanying person will be Murodo only)
In addition to explanations about the magnificent nature, we will also guide you through the historical culture of Tateyama.
*Even if the guide is changed due to circumstances, the Murodo tour will still take place, and the tour will proceed if Minimum Number of Participants is reached. There will be no change to the guide area or content. Please check Important Information (※2)
<From May 8th> The "E-SORA Tateyama Panorama Bus" with a transparent roof will be chartered and operated!
Club Tourism will be chartering and operating the only panoramic bus on the alpine route between Bijodaira and Murodo on Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route!
Enjoy the magnificent view of the Tateyama mountain range from a different angle.
Tateyama Panorama Bus Window View (Image)
Snow Wall (limited time only from April 15th to June 25th) and the Tateyama Panorama Bus (Image / *The height of the snow walls may change depending on the weather conditions)
◆Please check Important Information (※1) about the "E~SORA Tateyama Panorama Bus"
*Please note that departures from April 17th to May 2nd, June 12th, and November onwards will be suspended, so you will need to board the Tateyama Kogen Bus (general shared bus).
*If a vehicle malfunction occurs on the day of travel, you will be transferred to the Tateyama Kogen Bus (general shared bus).
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route has plenty to see in every season
Starting from the spectacular "Snow Wall," Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route offers different highlights and Highlights in each of the four seasons. There are so many attractions that you'll want to visit again and again in each season!
Check out the seasonal highlights of the Alpine Route here! (Link: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route website)
[Spring] Limited time only from April 15th to June 25th! Snow Wall
This is a popular season every year with tourists from both Japan and abroad, and reservations can sometimes be difficult to get.
Going on a tour means you don't have to worry about making detailed reservations, so it's easy!
Snow Wall (Image; the height of the snow walls in Snow Wall may change depending on weather conditions)
◆360-degree panoramic view of the Tateyama Ropeway
Tateyama Ropeway, the longest single-span ropeway in Japan
Enjoy a walk underwater surrounded by a world of silvery white snow!
Tateyama Ropeway (Image / *The snow scenery may not be visible depending on the weather)
◆Early June is a great time to visit the Alpine Route as there is a high chance of sunny days!
【Summer】
Take a stroll through Murododaira, a flower field above the clouds where alpine plants bloom in full glory
After the snow melts, from July to mid-September, it's time to hike Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route!
Murodo is located at an altitude of 2,450m, so even in summer the average temperature is below 20 degrees, making it an ideal summer getaway and a great place to enjoy walking.
This is the season when you can also observe rare alpine plants that can only be seen at high altitudes.
Murododaira (Image / *Best time to see alpine plants: Jul. to early Sep.)
【Summer】 【Autumn】
Kurobe Dam tourist water release for a limited time from June 26th to October 15th (Itinerary)
Kurobe Dam tourist water release (Image / *Water release may be canceled depending on the weather)
【Autumn】
You can enjoy the spectacular view of autumn leaves a little earlier than usual.
The autumn leaves on Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route are the earliest in Japan, along with those on Mount Daisetsu in Hokkaido, and usually start changing from mid-September around Tateyama Murododaira! With an elevation difference of 1,975m from the summit to the base, you can enjoy autumn leaves at different times in various locations. This is the second most popular season after Snow Wall!
(Hotel Tateyama / *The best time to see autumn leaves is mid Sep. to early Oct.)
◆ Autumn foliage viewing spot #1/Tateyama Ropeway between Daikanbo and Lake Kurobe
(Image / *The best time to see autumn leaves is from early Oct. to mid-Oct.)
◆ Autumn foliage viewing spot No. 2 / Bijodaira - Midagahara - Murodo Tateyama Kogen Bus
(Tateyama Highland Bus and Midagahara / *The best time to see autumn leaves is early Oct. to late Oct.)
What to wear and what to bring on Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
■□■ There are some areas where you will need to carry large luggage yourself ■□■
A backpack is convenient as it leaves your hands free. Please keep your carry-on luggage as small as possible. Please avoid carrying carry-on bags whenever possible.
*All rides on the Alpine Route are shared with general passengers.
*This course offers luggage delivery service on the second day.
■□■ This is the kind of clothing we recommend for the Alpine Route ■□■
For basic information on the weather and what to wear, click here! (Link: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route website)
● A backpack is convenient as it leaves your hands free. Please try to keep your carry-on luggage as small as possible.
●A raincoat with a hood is a must. It keeps you safe from the rain even without an umbrella, so you can move around freely.
● Dress appropriately for the season: The average temperatures at Murodo are (9:00 am/3:00 pm) *From the official Alpine Route website
April: 0 degrees to 2 degrees/2 degrees to 4 degrees, May: 4 degrees to 7 degrees/6 degrees to 9 degrees, June: 9 degrees to 11 degrees/11 degrees to 13 degrees
July: 13-16 degrees/14-17 degrees, August: 14-17 degrees/16-19 degrees, September: 11-14 degrees/13-15 degrees
Oct.: 2 to 9 degrees/5 to 11 degrees, Nov.: 1 to 3 degrees/-1 to 3 degrees
Comfortable shoes: There are some areas around Murodo where you will be walking on snow. We recommend wearing non-slip trekking shoes or sneakers that you are comfortable wearing.
● Useful items: On sunny days, the glare from the snow can be strong, so it's useful to have sunglasses and sunscreen.
Club Tourism Pass Membership Discount Benefit Departure Date
-Omiya (can midway ride)-
-[Travel time: about 50 minutes]-Mt. Tateyama-
Bijodaira-
-Murodo (overnight) ※Murodo will be guided by Tomohiko Saeki, also known as "Heizo Saeki IV", a prestigious guide who knows Mt. Tateyama inside and out (※2)
-Kurobedaira-
