Kanazawa Day Tour: Shomyo Falls & Tateyama Mountain Walks

Duration10h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 17 travelers

Overview

Explore the natural beauty of Tateyama, one of Japan's Three Holy Mountains, on this day tour from Kanazawa. Start your adventure at Shomyo Falls, Japan’s tallest waterfall, known for its soothing sounds. Hike through lush alpine trails at Midagahara, enjoying a picturesque lunch overlooking the plateau. Reach Murodo Station for stunning views, where you can explore hiking routes or relax in the highest-altitude onsen in Japan. This tour offers a perfect blend of breathtaking nature and cultural insights, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers seeking a unique experience in Japan.

- Day tour from Kanazawa, starting at 8:00 A.M.
- Visit Japan's tallest waterfall and hike the Roof of Japan
- Enjoy a lunch break with scenic mountain views
- Suitable for moderately fit hikers with flexible routes available for the less physically fit

What's included

English speaking guide
Guided Tour to Shomyo Falls and on the Midagahara Plateau
Bus transportation to and from all locations

Please bring a boxed lunch
Accomodation

What to expect

Shomyo Falls
1h 20m

There is a short hiking trail up to the base of the falls. The 350m waterfalls were first formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago, which carved the path of the valley.
Midagahara
1h 20m

At the Midagahara Wetlands Plateau, we'll hop out the bus to take a trek through the trails. Bring a bento with you, as we'll stop and have lunch while we look out over the wetlands. From this high viewpoint, it's easy to feel on top of the world, above even the clouds themselves. Eat up, as you'll need the energy! There are a few routes around this area, but your guide will help you keep your bearings and get the best views for how much time we have here.
Tateyama Murodo
2h

Once we've explored the plateau to its fullest, we'll get back on the bus and make the final ascent to the top of the mountain, Murodo. There is a small station here with a café, some shopping areas and a restaurant. If you declined to bring a bento, you can take some time and have lunch here. The area out at the back of the station is a series of large hiking trails. Your guide will explain the different routes available as you make your way to one of the most famous sights on the mountain: Mikurigaike Pond.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, by the spiral staircase in front of the information center. Please wait nearby until the tour begins at 09:20 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a tour tag.

Meeting point

The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center with the sumo wrestlers. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 8:00 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a tour tag.

End point

The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, by the spiral staircase in front of the information center. Please wait nearby until the tour begins at 09:20 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a tour tag.

End point

The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center with the sumo wrestlers. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 8:00 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a tour tag.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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