Kamikochi Rime Ice Tour

This tour visits Kamikochi, which is closed for the winter, and allows visitors to see nature as it is in its natural state.
Only Raicho offers tours in the early morning hours, when beautiful rime ice appears in Kamikochi.
We will support you on your journey to find the moment to return to nature and be impressed by the beautiful mountain scenery.
You will understand why Kamikochi, surrounded by silence, is called the "God's Descent Place," a secluded region within a secluded region.

Rime ice is super-cooled mist particles blown by the wind onto trees and other surfaces, and the stimulation causes ice to form on them, just like snowflakes. It looks like a snowflake or a white flower blooming on a tree, and has an indescribable beauty.

Chance of seeing rime ice: 20% (based on Raicho tours in FY2022).
Rime ice is more likely to appear when it is cold the night before the tour and the morning of the tour day is clear and windless.
Even if you cannot see rime ice, Kamikochi offers many attractions such as reflection at Taisho Pond, the Hotaka mountain range, and the chance to see wild monkeys.
※If the weather conditions make it difficult to see the fog and ice, the tour can be rescheduled for another tour, or cancelled without notice.

The maximum number of participants is 6 *Minimum number of participants: 2 (*If the number of participants is not reached, the tour will be cancelled).

＊＊＊Tour time＊＊＊
6:30-13:00
Raicho→Nakanoyu (kama tunnel) → Taisho Pond → Tashiro Pond → Nakanoyu→Raicho
※Kama Tunnel: To view the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi, visitors must walk at the beginning of the tour through a tunnel that is 1,310 meters long and climbs about 100 meters. It takes about 40 minutes.

＊＊＊Meeting place and time＊＊＊
Raicho at 6:30(https://goo.gl/maps/qbM23DVRkA1xm5s37): Most recommended, 10% discount for tour if you stay at Raicho.
Sawando No. 2 Parking Lot (Ashiyu Park) at 7:00(https://goo.gl/maps/EuETeUKnEMPihcMz7): For those who wish to join the tour from Matsumoto or Takayama by car.
*Please ask us if you are staying at Norikura Kogen, Shirahone Onsen, or Sawando accommodation.
*If you wish to stay in Matsumoto or Takayama the day before the tour, please apply for the private tour as there is no early morning bus service.

＊＊＊Bring and tour details＊＊＊
Please check the URL here.
Kamikochi Snow Shou Tour

We offer a 10% discount to guests staying at Raicho.
Please enter "raicho" in the "coupon code" field on the reservation screen.
*Only reservations made through Raicho's website.

4th grade elementary school students and up may participate.
If you are under 4th grade elementary school student, please make a reservation for a private tour.

Best Price Guarantee for direct booking

【Private half-day] Kamikochi Rime Ice Tour

This tour allows guests to snowshoe in Kamikochi for half a day according to guests' requests.

In a group tour, some guests may be concerned about the guests around them and their walking pace.
Some guests may not be able to truly enjoy the wilderness in front of them.
For those who are not able to do so, we offer private tours so that you can enjoy your time on your own.

Private tours are also more flexible in terms of course and departure time.
After making a reservation, you can decide where you would like to go and how you would like to spend your time.

Rime ice is super-cooled mist particles blown by the wind onto trees and other surfaces, and the stimulation causes ice to form on them, just like snowflakes. It looks like a snowflake or a white flower blooming on a tree, and has an indescribable beauty.

Chance of seeing rime ice: 20% (based on Raicho tours in FY2022).
Rime ice is more likely to appear when it is cold the night before the tour and the morning of the tour day is clear and windless.
Even if you cannot see rime ice, Kamikochi offers many attractions such as reflection at Taisho Pond, the Hotaka mountain range, and the chance to see wild monkeys.
※If the weather conditions make it difficult to see the fog and ice, the tour can be rescheduled for another tour, or cancelled without notice.

Recommended for;
・People with small children
・Those who want to walk around Kamikochi without worrying about other guests.
・Those who want to have many photos taken
・Those who cannot make it in time for the departure time of the group tour.

【Rates】

2person	3person	4person	5person
¥55,000	¥60,000	¥65,000	¥70,000

 

6person	7person	8person
¥75,000	￥80,000	￥85,000

 

*Please consult us for more than 8 people.
*We offer a 10% discount for guests staying at Raicho.
Please enter "raicho" in the "coupon code" field on the reservation page.
（Only reservations made through Raicho's website.）

【Option】
Photo Shooting Plan
Price: ¥30,000
Photographer: Takuro Yamamoto (https://www.takuroyamamoto.com)
Data: 75 or more photos *Will be sent within a week
In winter, the temperature in Kamikochi and Norikura Kogen often drops below -10℃, making it difficult to take pictures with gloves off.
By having a photographer take pictures, guests can enjoy nature to the fullest and look back at the beautiful photos after the tour.
Also, since this is a private tour, you can take pictures at any location you like without worrying about time.
We will take pictures in locations that are beautiful because of the harsh winter, and that will make you remember the day.

**Tour times***
About 6 hours half
Raicho→Nakanoyu (kama tunnel) → Taisho Pond → Tashiro Pond → Nakanoyu→Raicho
*Half-day tours can't go as far as the Kappa Bridge.
*Kama Tunnel: To view the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi, visitors must walk at the beginning of the tour through a tunnel that is 1,310 meters long and climbs about 100 meters. It takes about 40 minutes.

**Meeting place and time***.
Raicho at 6:30(https://goo.gl/maps/qbM23DVRkA1xm5s37): Most recommended, 10% discount for tour if you stay at Raicho.
Sawando No. 2 Parking Lot (Ashiyu Park) at 7:00(https://goo.gl/maps/EuETeUKnEMPihcMz7): For those who wish to join the tour from Matsumoto or Takayama by car.
Nakanoyu bus stop at 9:00（https://goo.gl/maps/tuQFz5t3pVGBDEGn7）:Those who wish to join the tour from Matsumoto or Takayama by public transportation.
*Meeting place and time is also available by arrangement.

Best Price Guarantee for direct booking

【Private 1-day] Kamikochi Kappa Bridge Tour

This tour allows guests to snowshoe through Kamikochi during the day according to their needs, with Kappa Bridge as the goal.

In a group tour, some guests may be concerned about the guests around them and their walking pace.
Some guests may not be able to truly enjoy the wilderness in front of them.
For those who are not able to do so, we offer private tours so that you can enjoy your time alone.

Private tours are also more flexible in terms of course and departure time.
After making a reservation, you can decide where you would like to go and how you would like to spend your time.

Rime ice is super-cooled mist particles blown by the wind onto trees and other surfaces, and the stimulation causes ice to form on them, just like snowflakes. It looks like a snowflake or a white flower blooming on a tree, and has an indescribable beauty.

Chance of seeing rime ice: 20% (based on Raicho tours in FY2022).
Rime ice is more likely to appear when it is cold the night before the tour and the morning of the tour day is clear and windless.
Even if you cannot see rime ice, Kamikochi offers many attractions such as reflection at Taisho Pond, the Hotaka mountain range, and the chance to see wild monkeys.
※If the weather conditions make it difficult to see the fog and ice, the tour can be rescheduled for another tour, or cancelled without notice.

*This tour is recommended for those who are strong enough to make the 7-hour round-trip trip.
Half-day private tour is recommended for those with small children.
Depending on the time, you may not be able to go to the Kappa Bridge and may have to turn back.

Recommended for;
・Those who want to go to Kappa-bashi Bridge in winter
・Those who are strong
・Those who want to walk around Kamikochi without worrying about other guests.
・Those who want to have many photos taken
・Those who cannot make the departure time of the group tour.

【Rates】

2person	3person	4person	5person
¥75,000	¥80,000	¥85,000	¥90,000

 

6person	7person	8person
¥95,000	￥100,000	￥105,000

 

*Please consult us for more than 8 people.
*We offer a 10% discount for guests staying at Raicho.
Please enter "raicho" in the "coupon code" field on the reservation page.
（Only reservations made through Raicho's website.）

【Option】
Photo Shooting Plan
Price: ¥30,000
Photographer: Takuro Yamamoto (https://www.takuroyamamoto.com)
Data: 75 or more photos *Will be sent within a week
In winter, the temperature in Kamikochi and Norikura Kogen often drops below -10℃, making it difficult to take pictures with gloves off.
By having a photographer take pictures, guests can enjoy nature to the fullest and look back at the beautiful photos after the tour.
Also, since this is a private tour, you can take pictures at any location you like without worrying about time.
We will take pictures in locations that are beautiful because of the harsh winter, and that will make you remember the day.

**Tour times***
About 9hours（6:30～15:30）
Raicho→Nakanoyu (Kama Tunnel) → Taisho Pond → Tashiro Pond → Kappa Bridge → Nakanoyu→Raicho
Please consult with us.
*Hot sandwiches and soup will be provided for lunch. Please prepare your snacks.
*Kama Tunnel: To view the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi, visitors must walk at the beginning of the tour through a tunnel that is 1,310 meters long and climbs about 100 meters. It takes about 40 minutes.

**Meeting place and time***.
Raicho at 6:30(https://goo.gl/maps/qbM23DVRkA1xm5s37): Most recommended, 10% discount for tour if you stay at Raicho.
Sawando No. 2 Parking Lot (Ashiyu Park) at 7:00(https://goo.gl/maps/EuETeUKnEMPihcMz7): For those who wish to join the tour from Matsumoto or Takayama by car.
Nakanoyu bus stop at 9:00（https://goo.gl/maps/tuQFz5t3pVGBDEGn7）:Those who wish to join the tour from Matsumoto or Takayama by public transportation.
*Meeting place and time is also available by arrangement.

Best Price Guarantee for direct booking

Sanbondaki Group Snowshoe Tour

We will take a walk through the beautiful snow-covered mountains to see Sanbon Falls, which has become an icefall. Sanbon Falls is a hidden place that cannot be reached without a guide in winter, when the risk of getting lost is extremely high. It is characterized by the confluence of three waterfalls with different water sources and atmospheres, all of which freeze over during the harsh winter season, creating a fantastic view.

Maximum number of participants: 6
*Minimum number of participants: 2 (*If the number of participants is not reached, the tour will be cancelled.)

***Tour Schedule***
13:00-16:30

***Meeting place and time***
Raicho　 12:30pm

＊＊＊Bring and tour details＊＊＊
Please check the URL here.
Sanbondaki Group Snowshoe Tour

We offer a 10% discount for guests staying at Raicho.
Please enter "raicho" in the "coupon code" field on the reservation page.
*Only reservations made through Raicho's website.

4th grade elementary school students and up are eligible to participate.
If you are under 4th grade elementary school student, please make a reservation for a private tour.

Best Price Guarantee for direct booking
 

Sanbondaki is characterized by the confluence of three waterfalls in one place, all of which freeze over during the harsh winter months, providing a fantastic view.

This tour allows guests to snowshoe Sanbondaki according to their needs.
This is because some guests are concerned about the guests around them and their walking pace in a group tour,
Some guests may not be able to truly enjoy the wilderness in front of them.
For those people, a private tour is a great way to enjoy your own time.

【Recommended for】
People with small children
Those who want to walk around Kamikochi without worrying about other guests.
Those who want to have many photos taken
Those who cannot make it in time for the departure time of the group tour.


【Price】

2person	3person	4person	5person
¥40,000	¥50,000	¥53,000	¥56,000

 

6person	7person	8person
¥59,000	￥62,000	￥65,000

*Please consult us for more than 8 persons.
*We offer a 10% discount for guests staying at Raicho.
Please enter "raicho" in the "coupon code" field on the reservation page.
（Only reservations made through Raicho's website.）


【Option】 
Photo Shooting Plan
Price: ¥30,000
Photographer: Takuro Yamamoto (https://www.takuroyamamoto.com)
Data: 75 or more photos *Will be sent within a week
In winter, the temperature in Kamikochi and Norikura Kogen often drops below -10℃, making it difficult to take pictures with gloves off.
By having a photographer take pictures, guests can enjoy nature to the fullest and look back at the beautiful photos after the tour.
Also, since this is a private tour, you can take pictures at any location you like without worrying about time.
We will take pictures in locations that are beautiful because of the harsh winter, and that will make you remember the day.

**Tour times***.
13:00-16:30

**Meeting place and time***.
Raicho at 12:30
*Meeting place is also available by arrangement.

Best Price Guarantee for direct booking

Night Snowshoe Tour 

This is a group snowshoe tour to see Zengoro Falls at night.

The quietness of Norikura at night and the beautiful icefall of Zengoro Falls is a luxury.
The tour guide will bring a spotlight to illuminate the waterfall.
This is a special tour offered only at Raicho.

We have prepared not only the Zengoro icefall waterfall, but also night attractions to take you back to your childhood.
Weather permitting, a beautiful starry sky will surround you.

Maximum number of participants: 6
*Minimum number of participants: 2 (*If the number of participants is not reached, the tour will be cancelled.)

***Tour time ***
19:00-21:00

***Meeting place and time***
Raicho 18:30 

＊＊＊Bring and tour details＊＊＊
Please check the URL here.
Night Snowshoe Tour 

Guests staying at Raicho will receive a 10% discount.
Please enter "raicho" in the "coupon code" field on the reservation screen.
*Only reservations made through Raicho's website.

4th grade elementary school students and up can participate. If you are under 4th grade elementary school student, please make a reservation for a private tour.

Best Price Guarantee for direct booking

The tour guide will bring a spotlight to illuminate the icefall.

In a group tour, some guests may be concerned about their surroundings and walking pace, so they may not be able to truly enjoy the wilderness in front of them.
Some guests may not be able to truly enjoy the nature in front of them.
For those who cannot enjoy the natural beauty of the area, a private tour is a great way to enjoy your time alone.

【Recommended for】
People with small children
Those who want to walk around Kamikochi without worrying about other guests.
Those who want to have many photos taken
Those who cannot make it in time for the departure time of the group tour.

【Price】

2person	3person	4person	5person
¥30,000	¥35,000	¥38,000	¥41,000

 

6person	7person	8person
¥44,000	￥47,000	￥50,000

*Please consult us for more than 8 persons.
*We offer a 10% discount for guests staying at Raicho.
Please enter "raicho" in the "coupon code" field on the reservation page.
（Only reservations made through Raicho's website）

【Option】 
Photo Shooting Plan
Price: ¥30,000
Photographer: Takuro Yamamoto (https://www.takuroyamamoto.com)
Data: 75 or more photos *Will be sent within a week
In winter, the temperature in Kamikochi and Norikura Kogen often drops below -10℃, making it difficult to take pictures with gloves off.
By having a photographer take pictures, guests can enjoy nature to the fullest and look back at the beautiful photos after the tour.
Also, since this is a private tour, you can take pictures at any location you like without worrying about time.
We will take pictures in locations that are beautiful because of the harsh winter, and that will make you remember the day.

***Tour times***
19:00-21:00

***Meeting place and time***
Raicho　18:30

Best Price Guarantee for direct booking