Enjoy a relaxing 2-day journey through Japan’s most scenic alpine spots, featuring Kamikochi, Shirakawa-go, Hida Takayama, and a traditional hot spring stay with Hida beef cuisine.
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The Highlight
- 3 hours of free exploration in Kamikochi at 1500m altitude
- Choose your drop-off point: Taisho Pond or Kamikochi Bus Terminal
- Visit the iconic Kappa Bridge with stunning views of the Hotaka Mountains
- 90 minutes free time at the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go village
- Explore the charming old streets of Hida Takayama
- Stay at a traditional ryokan in Okuhida Onsen (Okada Ryokan)
- Enjoy a Japanese kaiseki dinner featuring premium Hida beef
- Relax in open-air hot springs under a sky full of stars
The Experience
This relaxing 2-day bus tour takes you to some of Japan’s most breathtaking alpine destinations.
Discover Kamikochi, a pristine highland valley located at about 1,500 meters above sea level. Enjoy approximately 3 hours of free time to explore nature-rich spots such as Taisho Pond, Kappa Bridge, and Myojin Pond. You can choose your preferred starting point for your walk—either Taisho Pond, known for its picturesque reflections, or the Kamikochi Bus Terminal, a convenient central area with shops and cafes.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, where you’ll have 90 minutes to freely explore the traditional gassho-style farmhouses in Ogimachi Village. You may also opt to visit the Gassho-zukuri Minkaen open-air museum (additional fee), where relocated traditional houses are preserved.
Enjoy free time in Hida Takayama, a popular destination known for its beautifully preserved old town. Stroll through historic streets filled with local shops, sake breweries offering free tastings, and street food such as mitarashi dango and Hida beef sushi.
Stay overnight at the long-established Okada Ryokan in Okuhida Onsen. Relax in spacious indoor baths and open-air hot springs surrounded by mountains, famous for their clear night skies. Dinner features a carefully prepared Japanese kaiseki course including Hida beef.
Information about Tour Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to Ishikawa, Gifu Number of days of travel: 2 days Means of transportation: Bus Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent Meal(s): 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast Minimum number of passengers to operate. 20 Number of GUIDE：1
Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Opening hour:10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office, handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Dinner
- 08:00Depart from Umeda (Meeting 7:45 / Departure 8:00)
- Shirakawa-go (Free walk & lunch / approx. 90 min)
- 16:10Okuhida Onsen – Okada Ryokan - Early check-in around 16:30 - Enjoy Hida beef kaiseki dinner - Relax in open-air hot springs under the stars
- Include: Breakfast
- 08:00Hotel departure
- Kamikochi (Free exploration / approx. 3 hours)
- Takayama Festival Forest (Free lunch / approx. 50 min)
- Hida Takayama (Free walk / approx. 90 min)
- 20:20Return to Umeda
Price Details
Add-on Items
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
- This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
- Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus.
- The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
- The Iya Kazurabashi bridge crossing fee is not included and must be paid by guests.
- If the boat is canceled due to weather or other conditions, the equivalent boarding fee will be refunded.
Cooperation: Gifu Prefecture Tourism Federation
- Due to a road closure on National Route 158 in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture caused by a landslide, the tour will take a detour route. As a result, arrival at the hotel and return time to Umeda may be delayed by approximately 30–40 minutes. Thank you for your understanding.
- Note 1: Based on customer surveys from participants of our tours between December 2024 and January 2026 (Okada Ryokan course; approx. 7,800 participants).
- For groups with an odd number of participants, bus seating may be shared. Please note that stay durations may be shortened or arrival times delayed due to traffic conditions.
- The order of the itinerary may be subject to change.
- The walking path between Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge in Kamikochi may be closed. In such cases, drop-off at Taisho Pond will not be available.
- Lunch on Day 1 is not included. Please enjoy your meal at a service area (SA) along the way or at Shirakawa-go.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees. 8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.
- Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
- Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
- Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
- Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
- After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
- Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 21 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, will charge 50%
