5 Best Full-Day Walking Tours in the Japan Alps
Walking all day in the Alps can mean an old post road or the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, where Murodo sits at about 2,450 metres. The Alpine Route only opens from mid-April to November, so check dates before you book.
Visit Takayama’s Edo-era streets and Shirakawa-go’s thatched farmhouses on a guided day trip from Nagoya, with free time at both stops.
Most Popular★ 4.7“The tour guide was very thoughtful. After arriving at the attractions, they helped us take photos, and before getting off the bus, they introduced the sights and recommended routes. However, the time we went happened to coincide with Japan's Silver Week, so Shirakawa-go was a…”
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841 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $49.29
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Travel from Nagoya to Takayama and Shirakawa-go in one day, with mountain views, old streets, gassho-style houses, and free time to explore.
★ 4.8“nice trip overall that covers 3 location. Guide is professional and gave fairly good explanation on how to make full use of time allocated to cover the main attractions.”
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Discover the hidden beauty of Japan's Nakasendo Trail on a thrilling 1-day tour from Matsumoto. Uncover history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Don't miss out!
★ 5.0“A nice way to explore the Nakasendo trail from Tsumago to Magome. We started our journey from Matsumoto by a private bus van to Tsumago - which has buildings dating back to the 17th century. Our guides, Kim and Hemi took us throRead more”
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39 reviewsFrom $211.37by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
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Fascinated by Japan's alpine wonderland? Embark on a captivating 1-day Tateyama-Kurobe tour that promises to leave you awestruck by the majestic
★ 5.0“Just an Awesome Experience, Loved how my Guide moved me around super quick to the top, super beautiful to see around.”
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20 reviewsFrom $252.90by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
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Walk 8 km from Tsumago to Magome on the Nakasendo Trail, with historic post towns, forest paths, waterfalls and round-trip transport.
★ 5.0“We had such a great time on this guided tour! Our guide was super nice and explained everything we saw along the way - from the old post towns and traditional houses to the forests and mountain views. It really helped us appreciate all the…”
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7 reviews6 hoursFrom $185.39
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