Nagoya to Tateyama Kurobe One-Day Tour

## Total Duration: Approximately 10-12 hours ### 6:00 AM - Departure - **Take the Shinkansen** Board the Shinkansen from Nagoya Station to Toyama Station, which takes about 2 hours. ### 8:00 AM - Arrival at Toyama Station - **Transfer to Bus** Transfer to a bus at Toyama Station heading to Ōgisawa, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. ### 9:30 AM - Arrival at Tateyama - **Ticket Purchase and Preparation** Purchase cable car and bus tickets at Ōgisawa and prepare your gear. Advance booking is recommended. ### 10:00 AM - Start the Tateyama Kurobe Tour - **Take a Bus to Tateyama Cable Car Station** The bus ride takes about 20 minutes. ### 10:30 AM - Tateyama Cable Car - **Ride the Cable Car Up the Mountain** Enjoy the stunning alpine scenery as you ascend to Tateyama's summit at an altitude of 2,450 meters. ### 11:00 AM - Explore Tateyama - **Short Hiking Exploration** Take a short hike at the summit to admire the surrounding natural beauty and alpine flora. ### 12:30 PM - Lunch Time - **Enjoy Lunch** Have a meal at the summit's restaurant featuring local specialties, mainly light meals and snacks. There are also souvenir shops available. ### 1:30 PM - Head to Kurobe Gorge - **Return to Ōgisawa** Take the cable car back down and then board a bus to return to Ōgisawa. ### 3:00 PM - Kurobe Gorge Exploration - **Join a Boat Tour or Hike** Explore Kurobe Gorge by taking a boat tour or hiking to enjoy the spectacular gorge scenery. ### 6:30 PM - Descend and Return to Toyama Station - **Take a Bus to Toyama Station** The bus ride takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. ### 8:00 PM - Return to Nagoya - **Take the Shinkansen Back to Nagoya** The journey takes about 2 hours, concluding a wonderful one-day trip. ## Tips - **Advance Ticket Purchase**: It is recommended to buy Shinkansen and cable car tickets online in advance to save time. - **Weather Preparation**: The alpine region has unpredictable weather, so bring appropriate clothing. - **Time Management**: Adjust activity times based on personal interests to ensure you don't miss key attractions. This one-day itinerary allows you to experience the breathtaking scenery and rich culture of Tateyama Kurobe in a short time. It's definitely worth a try!