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Premium Winter Kurobe Gorge Rail and Snow Fun from Kanazawa

Kanazawa, Japanby H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

8.5 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 30 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

Discover the winter beauty of Toyama Prefecture on the Premium Winter Kurobe Gorge Rail & Nousaku Crafting Tour. ①Explore the rarely accessible winter landscape of Kurobe Gorge on a scenic trolley train ride through the snow-covered mountains, followed by a guided visit to the Kurobe River Electric Memorial House. ②Enjoy snow activities ※The rental fee for winter gear rental for playing in the snow is also included. ※It is also possible to change the snow activity to a Masu Sushi-Making Workshop (Limited to those 6 years of age and older） ※When making your reservation, give us a Message like : "Change the snow activity Plan to making sushi workshop" ③At Nousaku, discover Takaoka’s 400-year-old metal casting tradition and enjoy a hands-on 30-minute workshop to create your own chopstick rest. This 8-hour experience departs from Kanazawa at 9:00AM and includes a light lunch.

What's included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Light Lunch Box
Round-trip Transportation

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
1.5 hours
At Nousaku, discover the art of Takaoka’s 400-year-old metal casting tradition. Established in 1916, Nousaku preserves time-honored craftsmanship while embracing modern design, creating stylish lifestyle products such as its renowned flexible tableware made from 100% pure tin.
2
Unazuki Onsen
1 hour
After Riding the trolley train, enjoy snow activities at Unazuki Onsen ※The rental fee for winter gear rental for playing in the snow is also included. Snow suit (top and bottom) ・Gloves ・Overshoes* (Rain boots that can be worn over sneakers.) ・Snowshoes Unazuki Onsen is a charming hot spring resort town nestled in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, known as the gateway to the scenic Kurobe Gorge.
3
Stop 3
30 min
Experience the Winter Kurobe Gorge Premium Tour, featuring a special ride on the Torokko Train in a windowed “Relax Car” for approximately 530 m to the scenic Shin-Yamabiko Bridge. Enjoy an exclusive Train Depot Tour with staff explaining how locomotives and passenger cars are inspected and maintained, followed by a guided visit to the Kurobe River Electric Memorial House, where you can discover the fascinating history of hydroelectric power development along the Kurobe River.

Meeting and pickup

The Kanazawa-kou Exit is located on the west side of JR Kanazawa Station, opposite the Tezutsu-mon Gate. The guide will be waiting outside the Kanazawa-kou Exit.

End point

The Kanazawa-kou Exit is located on the west side of JR Kanazawa Station, opposite the Tezutsu-mon Gate. The guide will be waiting outside the Kanazawa-kou Exit.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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

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If the minimum number of participants (15) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled
If the trolley train cannot operate due to severe weather conditions, the tour will be canceled and the full tour fee will be refunded.
This tour takes place in mid-winter, so please dress warmly. We recommend wearing snow boots and a winter jacket and bringing a scarf and gloves.
Children aged 0–2: The tour is free of charge. However, lunch and activities are not included, and no separate seats are provided on the bus or trolley train. Children must sit on an accompanying adult’s lap.
Children aged 3–5: Children in this age group cannot participate in the Nousaku craft workshop. Bus and trolley train seats, as well as a boxed lunch, are provided.
This tour primarily travels by bus, so arrival times may be delayed due to traffic, weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Visit times at each destination may be shortened, and the itinerary may be adjusted due to traffic or other unforeseen circumstances.
No refunds will be provided for guests who fail to arrive at the meeting point on time.
In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour may be canceled and a full refund will be provided.
Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus.
Please take responsibility for your personal belongings and valuables.

Cancellation policy

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

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