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Discover Toyama’s Nature and Rich culture: 3 nights 4 days

Bound by snow-capped mountains and the Sea ofJapan, Toyama is the ideal destination for enjoying
spectacular scenery. Take your time to explore theprefecture, the dramatic beauty of Kurobe Gorge andthe snowy Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

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１KurobeUnazukionsen
StationTrain : 30min２

Kurobe Gorge（Full Day）

Kurobe Gorge, one of the most famous V-shaped gorges in Japan, is deeply carved into the NorthernAlps. It is also one of Japan‘s Three Major Gorges and one of Japan’s Top 100 Unexplored Regions. TheKurobe Gorge originates from Mount Washiba in the center of the Northern Alps and forms a steep,
deep V-shaped gorge in the upper and middle reaches of the Kurobe River, which is 86 km long and flows
down 3,000 m in altitude. Although the area is covered with deep snow in winter, it attract tourists frommid-April to the end of November during the trolley train operates. The untouched nature and seasonalvalleys seen from inside the train are truly spectacular views, especially during the autumn leaves whenthe entire canyon turns bright red and yellow, which is the best season.
The Kurobe Gorge trolley train runs along the Kurobe River from Unazuki Station to Keyakidaira Stationin Kurobe City. The tracks span 20.1km, and it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes for one way. There aremany highlights of Kurobe Gorge along this railway!

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１Unazuki-Onsen
StationCar : 1hr

２Kamiichimachi
OoiwanissekiTemple（AM）

Try Out Waterfall Meditation at Oiwasan Nisseki-ji
Temple and Taste Kamiichi Town’s Famous Somen
Noodles and Wild Vegetable Dishes
Kamiichi Town is a peaceful town spread out at
the foot of the 2,999-meter Mt. Tsurugi in theNorthern Alps.
Oiwasan Nisseki-ji Temple, the head temple ofthe Shingon Sect of Buddhism, is located about a
10-minute drive from Kamiichi Station on theToyama Chiho Railway. On Hyakudanzaka, theapproach to the temple, there are shops and inns
that serve the famous Oiwa somen noodles, andthe area gets crowded especially during the warm
seasons. However, the area also attracts visitors
during the cold seasons, most notably on "Daikan"(the coldest day of the year) for ascetic training in
the cold, including waterfall meditation.
Step in waterfall and experience waterfall
meditation！ At Roppondaki Waterfall, the waterflows straight down from the mouth of 5.5-meterhigh dragon-head spouts, so the force is strong andthe snowmelt will cool you down even in summer.

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OoiwanissekiTemple
Car : 1hr

The Tateyama Museum of Toyama Tenjikan

The theme of this museum is the relationshipbetween humans and nature in Tateyama. The
vast grounds of this museum are separated
Tateyama-Museum（pm）
into three zones: the Kyokai, the Seikai, andthe Yukai. The Kyokai zone consists of theTenjikan where you can learn about thenature, faith, and culture of Tateyama. TheSeikai consists of the Yobokan, where you canwatch the setting for the Tateyama Faith aswell as immerse yourself into the universe ofTateyama mountain worship with 3 large
screens. Finally, the Yukai includes theMandara Yuen, an area where you canexperience the world of Tateyama Mandara
with your five senses. The grounds are also
home to the Serow Garden, where you will beable to see Japanese Serows, a national special
natural treasure of Japan. Come experience
this mysterious world for yourself!

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Toyama City（Stay）

Toyama City Centre
Known as the “City of Glass Art”,
Toyama City is home to the fascinating
Toyama Glass Art Museum, as well as
numerous other museums and shops,
including a famous traditional oriental
medicine store. Get a bird’s eye viewof the city and surrounding area fromone of many observation decks, or takea relaxing cruise along beautiful canals.
Toyama Castle Park and Kansui Park,
where the world’s most beautiful
Starbucks is located, are easily
accessible by tram.

-AccommodationHotel:ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel TOYAMA
Price:From 7,700yen/person/night(breakfast included)
Check-in:3:00pm check-out :11:00am

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Toyama Station
Train : 1hr 13min２

Tateyama Station（FullDay）
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: A Spectacle-Studded Journey Across theNorth Japan Alps
This alpine sightseeing route runs for roughly 90 kilometers eastward
through the North Japan Alps, a mountain range called as “Roof of Japan”.
The route passes through a succession of breathtaking scenes as it winds
upwards through the dramatically varying topography of Mt. Tateyama’sfoothills. In under an hour, a combination of transportation methods will takeyou from a primeval forest with trees aged over a thousand years, to vast
wetlands where rare alpine plants grow wildly.
One of the highlights of the Alpine Route is the iconic “Snow Walls” ofMurodo. As transient as it is spectacular, a steep-walled path is carved throughthe snow each spring. These walls of snow tower high above the path, which
opens in April, and they typically last well into June. Certain sections of theAlpine Route can be traveled by ropeway or cable car, allowing for somebreathtaking elevated views of the mountain scenery.

Day 33Murodo-daira
3,000 meters of delight,
Hotel Tateyama（Stay） only for Hotel Tateyama guests
Hotel Tateyama is located in Murodo-daira,the main tourist attraction of the Tateyama
Kurobe Alpine route. 2,450 meters above sea
level, resort closest to the stars in Japan.
A sky full of stars that the hand seems toreach in the evening.
A special time away from the hustle andbustle of daily life.
Take a unique and breathtaking journey into awhole new world.
Majestic mountains that take on a new look with each passing
season.
-AccommodationA sky full of stars that the hand seems to reach in the evening.
A special time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Hotel:HOTELTATEYAMAThis is your chance to take a unique and breathtaking journey into a(MountainView Room)whole new world.Majesticmountains that take on a new look witheach passing season.
Price:27,500yen～55,000yen/person/night
A sky full of stars that the hand seems to reach in the evening.
(breakfast,dinner,included)
A special time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
This is your chance to take a unique and breathtaking journey into a
Check-in:3:00pm
Check-out :10:00am
whole new world.

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MurodoStationBus/Ropeway/Cable car :50min2

KurobeLakeKurobe
DamCompleted in 1963 after 7 years of work by 10 million workers, this is Japan’s largest
arch-style dam. The story of its construction has been handed over the generations as theproject of the century. Enjoy the magnificent sight of the intense discharge from the 186m
high dam! As well as its structure and size, you can also enjoy the curious history and storiesof Kurobe Dam. Experience the wonder of Japan’s biggest dam in a beautiful nature.

Day 43KurobeLakeBus : 2hr50min

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