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Tateyama Day Tour: Japan's Tallest Waterfall
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4 Ratings
金沢市
Discover Tateyama’s beauty on a Kanazawa day tour: Shomyo Falls, alpine hikes, and Japan’s highest onsen await. Perfect for nature lovers.
Discover Tateyama’s beauty on a Kanazawa day tour: Shomyo Falls, alpine hikes, and Japan’s highest onsen await. Perfect for nature lovers.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Shomyo Falls - A brief hiking trail leads to the base of these magnificent falls. The 350-meter waterfalls were created by volcanic activity millions of years ago, shaping the valley’s path.
- Midagahara - At the Midagahara Wetlands Plateau, the group will disembark the bus to embark on a trail adventure. It’s recommended to bring a bento box,…
- Shomyo Falls - A brief hiking trail leads to the base of these magnificent falls. The 350-meter waterfalls were created by volcanic activity millions of years ago, shaping the valley’s path.
- Midagahara - At the Midagahara Wetlands Plateau, the group will disembark the bus to embark on a trail adventure. It’s recommended to bring a bento box, as there will be a lunch break with a stunning view of the wetlands. From this elevated vantage point, one can feel as if they are above the clouds. Enjoy the meal, as it will provide the necessary energy! There are several routes in this area, and the guide will assist in navigating to ensure the best views within the available time.
- Tateyama Murodo - After thoroughly exploring the plateau, the journey continues on the bus to the mountain’s summit, Murodo. Here, a small station offers a café, shopping areas, and a restaurant. For those who didn’t bring a bento, this is an opportunity to enjoy lunch. Behind the station lies a network of extensive hiking trails. The guide will detail the various routes as the group heads towards one of the mountain’s most renowned attractions: Mikurigaike Pond.
What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Guided Tour to Shomyo Falls and on the Midagahara Plateau
- Bus transportation to and from all locations
- English speaking guide
- Guided Tour to Shomyo Falls and on the Midagahara Plateau
- Bus transportation to and from all locations
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Accomodation
- Lunch
- Accomodation
Additional Information
Discover the stunning landscapes of Tateyama, one of Japan’s revered Three Holy Mountains, on this day trip from Kanazawa. Begin your journey at Shomyo Falls, the tallest waterfall in Japan, celebrated for its calming sounds. Trek through the verdant alpine paths at Midagahara, and savor a delightful lunch with views of the plateau. Arrive at Murodo…
Discover the stunning landscapes of Tateyama, one of Japan’s revered Three Holy Mountains, on this day trip from Kanazawa. Begin your journey at Shomyo Falls, the tallest waterfall in Japan, celebrated for its calming sounds. Trek through the verdant alpine paths at Midagahara, and savor a delightful lunch with views of the plateau. Arrive at Murodo Station to take in breathtaking vistas, where you can choose to explore hiking trails or unwind in Japan’s highest-altitude onsen. This tour perfectly combines awe-inspiring nature with cultural experiences, making it perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a distinctive adventure in Japan.
- Day trip from Kanazawa, commencing at 8:00 A.M.
- Explore Japan’s tallest waterfall and trek the Roof of Japan
- Relish a lunch break with beautiful mountain scenery
- Ideal for moderately fit hikers, with adaptable routes for those less physically fit
- 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.
Location
Kanazawa Station
The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center with the four sumo wrestlers. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a tour tag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Yohyoh
Oct 21, 2025
Early Autumn Getaway - We spent a day at the Midagahara Plains, Murodo Tateyama and Shomyo Falls. Our guide, Daniel, was a friendly and helpful. The tour was well explained and was given some time to explore the Murodo on our own. We were abit too early for the Autumn as most of the mountain are still green. Overall we still enjoyed the trip with Daniel, who has to keep to my pace because of my injured knee. Of cos, thanks for Garret who has been coordinating this trip.
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Karen
Oct 10, 2025
Highlight of our Japan trip - We did multiple tours during our trip, but this one was the highlight of our entire trip! The views were stunning. If you want to see the beauty of Japan’s mountains and waterfalls, this is the one! There is so much to see. Every stop we thought it couldn’t be surpassed, but then the next stop was equally awe inspiring.
I will qualify my review by saying that if the weather is rainy, you won’t have views. Our trip had great weather (our only non-rainy tour on our trip—-what a blessing!!) We went on a Mt Fuji tour and could not see anything at all.
Garrett was our tour guide. He’s awesome. Great personality and very informative. 10 out of 10 trip.
Snow Monkey Resort tours are also superior to other tour options. We had a horrible experience with our Mt Fuji private tour with a different company.
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Trail25691182867
Oct 10, 2025
Jurassic Park - but cold! - We genuinely enjoyed every location of the tour - highly recommend coming during the fall, the foliage was absolutely beautiful. Mountains were also wonderful. Worth going to if you have a whole day free! Bring a jacket as it gets windy.
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Marisah503
Sep 9, 2025
Hassle-free adventure in the Japanese Alps - I had initially considered venturing out to Mt. Tateyama by using public transit, but it required a lot of transfers and potentially eat up a lot of time. Thankfully Snow Monkey Resorts removed a lot of that headache and hassle.
There was a high chance of a rainy afternoon the day I went, so my tour guide, Garrett, suggested doing our itinerary backwards, which worked well in our favor. He is a very friendly and informative guide, and he even gave me recommendations on other things to do/eat in Kanazawa.
Tateyama Mountains definitely deserve its title "Japanese Alps," and hiking around Murodo was my favorite part of the tour. I wish I had worn my hiking shoes so I could explore further out. I definitely recommend wearing proper shoes with traction cause the trails can be a bit rocky and uneven. Midagahara is a fun walk, and I think some may find the trek to Shomyo Falls a bit challenging but the view of the tallest waterfall in Japan is worth it.
Overall this tour is a memorable experience, and I highly recommend it.
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