Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Enjoy the culture and nature of Japan's snow country in Takane, a mountain village on the outskirts of Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, where snow accumulates to 2 meters during the winter months. This program is an experience in the deepest part of the unexplored Takane area, where the snow is deep and usually not removed.
You can experience snow play, food culture of snow country, and snow activities as a nature experience.
snow activities as nature experiences. Each experience will be guided by a local guide.
Snow play is a symbol of Japan's snow country culture, where visitors can try their hand at making a kamakura or snowman with a “kamakura and snowman making expert.
In the Snow Country Food Experience, visitors can make “Takane Rice Rice Balls” with a local woman using local ingredients and preserved foods from the snow country. In addition,
What's included
Guide in-person
snowshoe rental
Lunch
igroo and snowmen making experience
Rental snow wear
Tea Ceremony
Activities and experience menus listed (not all can be experienced due to time constraints)
Snowmobile fee in Takane area
guide tip
What to expect
Murakami
5h
Snow hiking experience
takane village tour
・Snow wear rental
・Snowshoe rental
・Snowmobile experience
・Murakami tea tasting
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Local guide will be waiting for you at the JR Murakami Station exit ticket gate holding a sign with the tour name.
End point
Local guide will be waiting for you at the JR Murakami Station exit ticket gate holding a sign with the tour name.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
