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In the Northern Japanese Alps lies a small beautiful onsen town sitting at the entrance of an even more amazing sight, Japanese deepest V-shaped gorge, Kurobe Gorge. On this tour you can experience the great natural beauty of Japan with the small town feel of a popular onsen resort. Your local guide will show you foot baths and healing buddhas, ride on the trolley train across spectacular gorges and finally walk in nature with onsen water rivers. City and scenery, bridges and buddhas, trolley trains and scenic walks, fully enjoy a lesser traveled part of Japan in Unazuki Onsen and the Kurobe Gorge!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center. If you are heading out from the gates, look forward and to the right and you will see a four large sumo wrestlers lined up. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag.
Itinerary
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Travel by private bus from Kanazawa to Unazuki Onsen station. This town's architecture is similar to how it was when it was started as an onsen resort town 100 years ago. We will have a short walk through the old hiking route to the Kurobe Dam. On the way, we will get a taste of the scenery that lies in store for us on the trolley train and learn a bit more about the history of the area! After that, we'll have some free time in the town and an early lunch. Your guide will show you some restaurants in the area.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Meet up at Unazuki Onsen Station to get ready for the trolley train. There are no shops or restaurants once we get on the train, so feel free to bring some snacks and drinks with you to enjoy as we go. On the way, we'll see Kurobe Dam, a bridge for monkeys to cross the river, a statue of a buddha made to protect travellers and arrive at Nekomata Station. Due to the January 1, 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, the full route of the Kurobe Gorge Trolley Train is currently undergoing repairs, expected to reopen fully in 2026. Around 60% of the route is open, ending at Nekomata, which has been converted into a temporary rest area. The area is still worth a visit, though! Many of the main sights are within the visible section and the area is one of the most beautiful Japan has to offer.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Before we leave, we'll have time to do some last-minute shopping around Unazuki, visit the famous "Healing Buddha" or enjoy a relaxing time in the footbath, which uses the same water that is piped to the town's hot springs. Soon, though, it's time to leave and begin our journey back. Feel free to kick back and relax on the bus ride but this is also a good time to ask any questions you have about the next stage in your Japan journey, or even get some good dinner recommendations for the evening! Back at the station, it's time to say our goodbyes. We hope you enjoyed the day and you have a great time travelling this beautiful country.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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