Kurobe Gorge Tour: Explore Unazuki Onsen and Scenic Beauty

Discover Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen: ride trolley trains, explore foot baths, and walk amidst stunning natural beauty. Experience Japan’s hidden gems!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Unazuki Onsen - Travel from Kanazawa to Unazuki Onsen station. This town’s architecture is similar to how it was when it was started as an onsen resort town 100 years ago. We will explore some of the more interesting spots like the healing Buddha and footbaths and then head out for a short walk to get views of the town, bridges, and gorge in the…
What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • Trolley train tickets to and from Unazuki Onsen Station and Nekomata Station
  • Shinkansen train tickets from Kanazawa Station to Kurobe-Unazuki Onsen Station
  • Train tickets to and from Shin-Kurobe Station to Unazuki Onsen Station
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Nestled in the Northern Japanese Alps, a charming onsen town marks the gateway to the breathtaking Kurobe Gorge, Japan’s deepest V-shaped gorge. This tour offers a blend of Japan’s stunning natural beauty and the quaint atmosphere of a beloved onsen resort. With a local guide, you’ll explore foot baths and healing buddhas, take a trolley train ride…

Location
Kanazawa Station
The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center. If you are heading out from the gates, look forward and to the right and you will see a four large sumo wrestlers lined up. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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D8678hxmichaelh
Jul 14, 2025
Last min favorite - I booked this at the last min available, and it was so with it. Amazing things to see. While the train ride can get very life in some places, it's so with it. Gorgeous views the whole time
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Judyca1484yb
Jun 29, 2025
Spectacular Day Trip to Kurobe Gorge! - This was a spectacular day trip from Kanazawa on 15 May 2025, which showed off the beauty of Kurobe Gorge. We had a small group of myself, a friendly couple from Australia, and our personable guide, Garrett, who is also a manager at Snow Monkey Resorts Tours. Garrett was very knowledgeable about the area we traveled in, and he provided historical context to what we were viewing. I liked his stories, too, especially of the two-tailed cat mythology. This trip was my first experience traveling on trains in Japan, for which we went on three trains. The last one through the gorge was a trolley train open on the sides, which provided unobstructed views and lots of refreshing air. We had some time to explore Unazuki Onsen and get a quick lunch before getting on the trolley train. It was a warm day, so I enjoyed the cooler air as the trolley got on its way. Garrett was on the look-out for snow monkeys, but alas, they were not within our sights. However, we did see the snow monkey bridge that they can use to cross the river. Kurobe Gorge is stunning, and it would be even more spectacular in the fall when the leaves change color. We made a stop at Nekomata Station at the end of the line to view the river and to hear more about the two-tailed cat mythology. Everyone we met was very friendly. The staff at Nekomata Station waved at us as we left to go back to Unazuki Onsen Station. We had some extra time to explore more of the town and to soak our feet in one of the feet onsens. It was very hot, even at the "coolest" part! Soon enough, we were on our way back to Kanazawa. I loved this day trip!
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102kws
Jun 5, 2025
A day well spent! - The views were amazing! Guide Garrett pointed out the best photo spots and when to take the photos ensured I really didn’t miss anything! His engaging conversation made the train journey very enjoyable and the time just flew by. His recommendation for lunch resulted in us having a really yummy meal! He also thoughtfully brought towels for us to wipe our feet after the foot bath! Indeed the day tour just passed by so quickly!
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Hui
Jun 5, 2025
Great day out in the mountains - It was a lovely day out at Kurobe Gorge. The scenery was awesome. It was a complicated journey involving changing of two trains but our guide, Garrett, was detailed in planning to ensure a smooth journey. He was informative and entertaining in his stories so the journey didn’t feel long.
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Yiherng_c
Dec 1, 2024
Fantastic trip with breathtaking scenery - Didn't expect that I was the only one who signed up for this tour on that particular day, I had one best day with the tour guide Garrett. He is a friendly person, plus experienced and passionate traveller. Throughout the entire trip, we were engaged in endless conversation, and him sharing his experience and knowledge about Japan and Kurobe. He made the entire day tour interesting as a tour guide and companion. Overall, it was an excellent tour and I would highly recommend it!
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Callier684
Nov 21, 2024
A spectacular day in Kurobe Gorge! - Touring Kurobe Gorge was one of the best day trips we've done from Kanazawa. We were a little too early for the fall colors this year but still managed to get a peep at some of them which was just as enthralling. Garrett was an awesome guide in the most personable and informative way. We enjoyed the local train ride to Unazuki Onsen especially, and the single gauge railcar at Kurobe Gorge was super fun to ride on. Lunch at the small local ramen shop that only opens a few days a week was a true small town experience made much better with Garrett joining us and acting as interpreter. :-) Kurobe Gorge is an experience not to be missed if you are staying in Kanazawa for a few days, trust me! We've done a few day tours with Snow Monkey Tours on our trips to Japan, and they have been super prompt and very professional with great guides.
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N8286kalaureng
Nov 11, 2024
Beautiful scenery and fantastic guide - A fantastic full day tour to the beautiful Gorge to see the brilliant Autumn colours - absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Our amazing guide, Garrett was extremely professional with a relaxed vibe, making our small group feel more like friends exploring. Excellent pace with plenty of opportunities for photos. Garrett’s local knowledge and recommendations for best photo spots and explanations of the scenery made the trip extra special. Highly recommended
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Andreajo2011
Nov 8, 2024
Wonderful experience to the Kurobe Gorge - Our trip to Kurobe Gorge was great. We saw all we could due to the line not fully opened yet and our guide Garrett made the trip a very smooth experience and was full of knowledge. He made sure everyone was happy with all the choices. I would recommend this tour especially if Garrett is your guide.
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Kingsley
Nov 1, 2024
Awesome! - Here’s an improved version of your review feedback: My tour was a solo tour with Garrett and, honestly, I was a bit unsure at first, thinking it might be boring. However, it turned out to be the best tour I’ve ever had! Garrett’s deep knowledge of the Kurobe Gorge made the experience incredibly engaging, as he provided fascinating insights and answered every question I had. His impressive photography skills added an extra touch to the journey, capturing the beauty of the surroundings perfectly. On top of that, he is a great conversationalist, making the entire day feel lively and memorable.
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Lillame1103
Jul 15, 2025
Too long - Our 2 guides were amazing - courteous, knowledgeable and fun. The tour however is far too long for what it offers. Without travel, you could easily do the whole thing in 2.5 hours (half day tour).
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).