Step into a fairytale winter landscape at the World Heritage Shirakawago Light-Up, savor exquisite Hida beef cuisine, and unwind at a five-star Takayama onsen hotel on this unforgettable 2-day journey.
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5~6 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
3~4 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
2 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
The Highlight
- Magical Shirakawago Light-Up: Limited-entry access to this seasonal illumination event
- Free Time Until 2:00 PM: Explore Hida Takayama at your own pace
- Hida Beef Dinner & Premium Onsen: Enjoy a Hida beef–included dinner and relax at a five-star Takayama hot spring
- Hotel Stay: Overnight at Hida Takayama Onsen, Hida Hotel Plaza
The Experience
Magical Shirakawago Light-Up: Limited-entry access to this seasonal illumination event
A World Heritage village lined with traditional gassho-zukuri houses, Shirakawago is illuminated for a limited time during the most beautiful season of the year, when snow blankets the village. Warm lights glow from the farmhouse windows, creating a magical nightscape unlike the daytime view. Light-Up Hours: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Shirakawago Light-Up is a rare seasonal event held only four days a year. In 2026, it marks its 40th edition and continues to attract attention from visitors worldwide. To prevent overcrowding, entry is strictly limited, and advance reservations are required for both individual and group visitors.
HIS has secured guaranteed entry slots for all tour dates, allowing you to enjoy this exclusive event reserved for a limited number of guests. ★ Includes admission to the Shirakawago Gassho-Zukuri Folk Museum, which is also illuminated during the event.
About the Shirakawago Light-Up
- Round-trip transportation to Shirakawago is via a Nohi Bus shuttle from Takayama Station. Seating is non-reserved, and seats may be shared with other passengers.
- The hotel is approximately a 5-minute walk from Takayama Station.
- Arrival times may be delayed due to snowfall or traffic congestion. In such cases, sightseeing time may be shortened.
- This tour does not include access to the Shirakawago Observatory. Shuttle buses to the observatory are unavailable, and walking access is not permitted.
- Tripods are not allowed within Shirakawago.
- Temperatures drop significantly at night. Please wear warm clothing and non-slip footwear.
- Depending on weather conditions, snowfall scenery may not be visible.
Free Time Until 2:00 PM: Explore Hida Takayama at your own pace
- Takayama’s Old Town, which flourished as a castle town during the Edo period, is within walking distance from the hotel and offers endless photo opportunities.
- Enjoy tasting local Hida specialties such as Hida beef nigiri sushi and mitarashi dango, explore cafés, shops, and sake breweries housed in traditional townhouses, and experience Takayama’s charm at your own pace. Staying overnight in Takayama also allows you to visit the famous Miyagawa Morning Market, where you can discover local produce and traditional crafts.
- On Day 2, enjoy free time until 2:00 PM. Relax in the hotel’s morning hot spring or continue exploring Takayama to your heart’s content.
Overnight at Hida Takayama Onsen, Hida Hotel Plaza
Stay at Hida Hotel Plaza, ideally located within walking distance of Takayama’s main sightseeing spots. The spacious public bath features a gentle natural hot spring, perfect for soothing tired muscles after a day of travel.
Dinner is a traditional Japanese kaiseki meal featuring Hida beef suttate hot pot and Shirakawago Yuiuma pork braised dishes, allowing you to savor seasonal ingredients from the Hida region at a relaxed pace. Please note: dinner will be served later in the evening after returning from the Shirakawago Light-Up.
★ Hida Hotel Plaza has been certified as a “Five-Star Hotel” for 2023 in the Popular Hot Spring Ryokan & Hotels 250 selection, chosen by travel professionals and hosted by the Tourism Economics Newspaper Company.
The large public bath on the top floor, Hiten no Yu, is a gentle natural hot spring known for its skin-soothing qualities. On clear days, guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Japanese Alps from the open-air bath.
Meal Plan
- Dinner: Kaiseki course
- Breakfast: Buffet or set menu (decided on the day)
Room Type
- Non-smoking rooms only
- Room type not specified (Japanese-style, Western-style, or Japanese-Western hybrid; assigned on the day)
- All rooms include bath and toilet Guests wishing to smoke may use designated smoking areas.
Hida Hotel Plaza
- Address: 2-60 Hanaoka-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
- Tel: +81-577-33-4600
- Official Website: https://www.hida-hotelplaza.co.jp/
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Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Individual Travel Sales Headquarters, Domestic Travel Division Address: Kamiyacho Trust Tower 4F, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN, 105-6904 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 Department Kanto Team Address: Shinjuku i-Land Tower 9F, 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN, 163-1309 Tel: +81- 50-1748-5754 Opening hour :10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Kyota Kasai *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
- 07:00Shinjuku (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building) (Depart 7:00 AM - Please gather 15 minutes before departure)
- <Chuo Expressway>
- 13:30Hida Hotel Plaza ★ Arrive around 1:30 PM. Free time for lunch and sightseeing. Regroup around 3:00 PM.
- <On Foot>
- Takayama Station (Board shuttle bus)
- Shirakawago (Enjoy the limited-time Shirakawago Light-Up / approx. 2 hours) ※ Please note: This tour does not include access to the observatory. Shuttle buses to the observatory are unavailable, and walking access is not permitted.
- Takayama Station (Disembark shuttle bus)
- <On Foot>
- 20:30Overnight at Hida Hotel Plaza (Estimated arrival 8:30–9:00 PM. Dinner will be served later in the evening.) ★ Enjoy a locally sourced dinner featuring Hida beef suttate hot pot and braised Shirakawago Yuiuma pork.
- Include: Breakfast
- Hida Hotel Plaza (Free time in Hida Takayama / Depart 2:00 PM) Please complete check-out by 10:00 AM.
- Alps Kaido Hirayu (Shopping)
- <Expressway>
- 20:30Shinjuku (Arrive around 8:30 PM)
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- The tour will be guided by a Japanese-speaking guide. An English-speaking assistant guide will be provided.
- If the minimum number of 25 participants is not met, or if the tour cannot operate due to force majeure such as disasters or accidents, the itinerary may be changed or the tour canceled up to 3 days prior to departure (13 days prior for tours including accommodation).
- During winter, some roads may be icy and slippery. Please wear winter boots or non-slip footwear.
- On Day 1, large luggage (except valuables) can be stored at the hotel from arrival until the regrouping time.
- On Day 2, please complete check-out by 10:00 AM. Luggage can be left at the hotel front desk.
- Seat selection options (front or rear seats) do not apply to the Shirakawago Light-Up shuttle bus segment.
About the Shirakawago Light-Up
- Transportation to and from Shirakawago requires transferring to a Nohi Bus shuttle at Takayama Station. Seating is non-reserved, and seats may be shared with other passengers.
- The hotel is approximately a 5-minute walk from Takayama Station.
- Arrival times may be delayed due to snowfall or traffic congestion. In such cases, sightseeing time may be shortened.
- This tour does not include access to the Shirakawago Observatory. Shuttle buses and walking access to the observatory are not available.
- The use of tripods is prohibited within Shirakawago.
- Temperatures drop significantly at night. Please wear warm clothing and non-slip shoes.
- Depending on weather conditions, snowfall scenery may not be visible.
Important Booking Information
- After the scheduled departure time, the tour will depart at the discretion of our staff. Please arrive strictly on time.
- Scheduled times and itinerary details are subject to change due to road or traffic conditions.
- In the event of late arrival requiring taxi use or additional accommodation, we cannot accept any related claims or expenses.
- Depending on the number of participants, a medium-sized or small bus may be used.
- The bus is not equipped with a restroom.
- Smoking is prohibited on the bus. Seat reclining is generally not permitted (except on select tours).
- No refunds or compensation will be provided for unused benefits or inclusions.
- If you have food allergies, please inform the staff at the time of booking. We will make reasonable efforts to remove the relevant ingredients.
- Requests for special arrangements must be made at the time of booking. Additional charges may apply. Requests will be accommodated where possible, and written confirmation of your circumstances may be required.
- In accordance with Japanese labor regulations effective April 1, 2019, meal times during the tour may serve as the tour conductor’s rest period. In some cases, the tour conductor may stay at a different accommodation. During free time, guests are generally expected to explore independently.
- Lost items will be kept for two weeks after the tour ends. Perishable items or items difficult to store will be disposed of immediately.
- Participation with pets is not permitted.
- Bus seat assignments are determined by the company.
- In emergencies, guests may be seated together with the tour conductor.
- If the minimum number of 25 participants is not met, or if the tour cannot operate due to force majeure such as disasters or accidents, the itinerary may be changed or the tour canceled up to 3 days prior to departure (13 days prior for tours including accommodation).
- Requests for seat preferences, smoking/non-smoking hotel rooms, or allergy accommodations may not always be met and may be declined in advance after explanation.
- For online bookings, all information will be provided by email only. No documents will be sent by post.
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%