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Private Takane Snow Adventure Tour

Niigata Prefecture, Japanby Nature&Culture Tour

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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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

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Murakami

    5 hours

    Snow hiking experience takane village tour ・Snow wear rental ・Snowshoe rental ・Snowmobile experience ・Murakami tea tasting

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

  • 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.

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