You can easily enjoy one of the best alpine areas in Japan.
This monitoring program is open to international students and technical intern trainees living in Japan. Although not free of charge, they will receive a discount on transportation costs when sightseeing along this route.
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a sightseeing route stretching from Nagano Prefecture in central Honshu to Toyama Prefecture. It traverses an area where a series of 3,000-meter-high mountains representing Japan are located. The route is connected by cable cars, ropeways, and buses. These modes of transportation make it easy for even those with limited physical strength to enjoy the alpine terrain. If you are interested in touring around areas in Nagano, Toyama, or Ishikawa prefectures, this is a highly recommended tour.
Location | Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Honshu (Nagano and Toyama Prefectures) |
Duration | July 27 – November 30, 2020 (not applicable: August 8-16 and September 19-22) |
Tour Details | Discounted transportation fee
Round trip from Tateyama to Murodo: 3,960 yen (usually 4,940 yen) |
Tour Type | Monitoring Tour |
Eligibility | Foreign students and technical intern trainees residing in Japan |
Maximum Participants | As a rule, up to 5 persons per group |
Entry requirement | Posting about this tour on social networking sites, etc. |
Travel organizer | Tateyama Kurobe Kanko Co. |
How to apply | Call or email us at least 3 days before you plan to attend. On the day of participation, tell the tour representative the name of your school or company. |
Where to apply | kaigai@alpen-route.co.jp |
URL | https://www.alpen-route.com/en/ |