Walk between walls of snow that reach up to 20 meters high!
Attention all those who are looking forward to a trip to Japan! Since you came all the way don’t you want to conquer some really spectacular sights? If that’s the case, then you’ll definitely want to check out the amazing views of the “Snow Walls” (Yuki no Otani) located deep in a heavy snowfall area where they can only be seen from late April to late June. Set at an altitude of 2,450 meters in the Tateyama Murodo-Daira Plain, the roads can finally be cleared of snow around mid-April. Until around the end of June in early summer, you can find white walls of snow that reach up to 20 meters high depending on the year. Walking on the road between the giant walls of snow here has become a famous adventure sought by many visitors from all over the world.
Convenient short trip to the “Snow Walls”!
Heading to the “Snow Walls” requires one to pass through the high plains of the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpen Route, so it can cost a lot of time and money if you’re alone, even for Japanese people. It’s stressful just trying to figure out the complicated transportation involved!
Perhaps there are a lot of you who would say, “Isn’t there an easier way of getting there?” The answer is: Book a short trip managed by a trusted tour operator.
YOKOSO Japan Tour is awesome!
Of all the tour operators, YOKOSO Japan Tour is the best and caters specifically to foreign travelers. “Club Tourism” which is managed by YOKOSO Japan Tour was originally established in 1980. This is a company you can trust built upon the strong values of “safety” and “service” which Japan holds so highly.
You can rest easy as the homepage is offered in four different languages, and there are English speaking guides with the YOKOSO staff that can be found in every area around the country. And of course, the prices are affordable!
By the way, “Yokoso” means “welcome” in Japanese.
Explore Shirakawago on foot!
The 1 night 2 day tour to the Snow Walls also includes a trip to Shirakawago which is recognized as a World Heritage Site!
One of the main features that earned the Shirakawago village status as a World Heritage Site is that it isn’t merely an abandoned historic relic reconstructed for the benefit of tourism, but is rather still home to the many people who live under these miraculous thatched roofs. Here you can see some authentic views of traditional Japan!
Historical Hida Takayama: Location of the famous animated film, Your Name.
Furthermore, the 1 night 2 day tour also takes you to one of the locations found in the world famous Japanese animated film, Your Name, at Takayama’s castle town of Hida Takayama. You’ll feel like you’ve entered a time machine by walking around the historical townscape of shops and houses that has lasted since the 1800s.
Memorable experience on the Kurobe Alpen Route!
Heading towards the Snow Walls will take you past one of Japan’s famous resort areas. Doing so will allow you to see some spectacular mountain views of the beautiful high plains traveling by cable car and ropeway that will certainly take your breath away!
Enjoy your trip on comfortable buses!
It’s safe to say that you will leave happy and be able to brag about all the spectacular sights of Japan you saw just by joining this tour which is packed with great content and quality.
Also, instead of fumbling with public transportation you’ll get to ride on YOKOSO Japan Tour’s exclusive relaxing buses! Getting around on this particular course that lasts 1 night and 2 days is practically impossible unless you have your own car. Rental cars are another option, but then there are mountain roads you’re not used to and there is a small chance that you may get into an accident along the way. By joining this tour you can forget all about your worries! Come and enjoy a safe, reliable, and comfortable journey.
Make your reservations here!
For those using Narita and Haneda airports
◆Arriving and departing from Tokyo
1 night 2 days
[From Shinjuku] Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Snow Walls Otani, Shirakawago (World Heritage Site)
There are also tours that include bullet trains and Tokyu express trains that arrive and depart from Tokyo.
Solo Travelers Welcome!! Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. “snow wall otani” Kanazawa, Shirakawago & Hida/Takayama.
For those using the Chubu Centrair International Airport
◆Arriving and departing from Nagoya
1 night 2 days
Shirakawago (World Heritage Site) & Hida Takayama & “Yuki no Otani” Snow Wall Walk.
For those arriving and departing from Nagoya who don’t have much time, there is also a one-day tour that goes only to the Snow Walls!
【Departure guaranteed!!】[Nagoya Departure] Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Murodo Snow Walls Otani Walk
For those using the Kansai International Airport
◆Arriving and departing from Osaka
Departing from Osaka for 1 night and 2 days.
【Depart from Osaka (Umeda or Tennoji)】Snow Walls Otani, Shirakawago (World Heritage Site), Hida Takayama
For those with a Japan Rail Pass and are thinking of staying in Takayama, you’ll definitely want to check out a tour departing from Takayama!
【From Takayama】 Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Murodo Snow Walls Otani Walk・ Shirakawago, the World Heritage
