Relax on a 2-day onsen getaway with early check-in and a leisurely departure. Soak in an open-air bath beneath a starry sky and savor a kaiseki dinner featuring premium Hida beef, prepared by the head chef. Discover the winter charm of Shirakawa-go and Takayama while staying at the popular Okada Ryokan in Okuhida.
Options
4 or 5 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
3 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
2 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
The Highlight
- Enjoy a relaxing soak in the open-air bath under a sky full of stars!
- Stay at the historic Okada Ryokan Main Building.
- Explore the snowy World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go at your own pace.
- Stroll through the charming streets of the ancient city of Hida Takayama.
- Optional Activity (¥3,500 per person) Soar to an altitude of 2,156m on the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway and take in the breathtaking snowy panorama!
The Experience
Features of Okuhida Hirayu Onsen
- Hirayu Onsen, surrounded by the distinct scent of sulfur, is known as one of Japan’s most famous hot springs, boasting the oldest history in the Okuhida region.
- Within the Hirayu Onsen area, there are about 40 wells and hot spring sources, producing an abundant flow of 13,000 liters per minute. Reaching temperatures as high as 90°C, the waters are rich in sodium, calcium, magnesium, and bicarbonate. They are said to be effective for gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic diseases, neuralgia, and skin conditions, and have long been used as therapeutic baths.
Dinner features a special Japanese kaiseki meal prepared by the head chef! ※ Children will be served the same meal as adults. If you would prefer a children’s menu, please indicate this in the “Special Requests” section when completing your booking. Breakfast will be the same as the adult menu.
Shin-Hotaka Ropeway at 2,156m! Enjoy the breathtaking snowy scenery. (Regular fare ¥3,800, but available as an optional add-on for ¥3,500!) ※ Reservations will be taken by the tour conductor on the day.
- At the 2,156m summit, take in a spectacular 360° panoramic view from the observation deck. Cooperation: Gifu Prefecture Tourism Federation
Stay at the historic Okada Ryokan Main Building.
- Open-air bath under a star-filled sky!
- Dinner features a Japanese kaiseki meal prepared by the head chef!
- Children will be served the same meal as adults. If you prefer a children’s menu, please indicate this in the “Special Requests” section when completing your booking. Breakfast will be the same as the adult menu.
- Room Type: Japanese-style room with bath and toilet. From April 1, 2024, all guest rooms are non-smoking. Guests who wish to smoke may use the designated smoking areas.
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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
- 08:00Umeda (Meet at 7:45 AM, Depart at 8:00 AM)
- Shirakawa-go (Free time to explore the World Heritage Gassho Village, free time lunch / approximately 90 minutes)
- 16:20Oku-Hida Onsenkyo - Okada Ryokan Main Building (Arrive approximately 4:20 PM) *Early! Check in around 4:30 PM! *Enjoy a relaxing stay at this long-established inn, including an open-air bath under the starry sky! *For dinner, enjoy a Japanese kaiseki meal featuring the chef's signature Hida beef.
- Include: Breakfast
- Hotel (Depart at approximately 10:30 AM! Enjoy the hot springs to your heart's content before check-out! *Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. Please spend time in the lobby or other areas before departure. (Your room will not be available after 10:00 AM.))
- [Optional Tour (¥3,500 per person)] Register on the day and enjoy an elevation of 2,156 meters! We'll take you on the Shinhotaka Ropeway, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the silvery white landscape! *Please inform your tour guide on the day. (*Departure from the inn approximately 8:00 AM)
- 10:30Hotel (Departure approximately 10:30 AM)
- Takayama Festival Forest (Free time for lunch / approximately 60 minutes)
- Takayama City (Free time to explore Little Kyoto, Takayama, with a map in hand / approximately 90 minutes)
- 19:30Umeda (approx. 7:30 PM)
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.
- Ropeway reservations will be handled by the tour conductor on the day.
- Hotel check-out is at 10:00. Please spend the time until departure in the lobby or other common areas (rooms cannot be used after 10:00).
- Depending on weather conditions, snowy scenery may not be visible.
- Travel time may be shortened due to traffic congestion, and arrival may be later than scheduled.
- Some parts of the itinerary may be changed or rearranged.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- We ask for your cooperation in refraining from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- To the members of the odd-numbered group: Please be informed that you may have to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please do not stand up or walk while the tour bus is running.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff, please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please kindly be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will leave on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- If latecomers wish to rejoin the group again afterward, all transportation fees will be at the customer's own expense.
- Please kindly put on the sticker which will be given to you by the tour guide during the tour, make sure it can be seen clearly.
- Please do not stick it on leather goods as seal marks may remain.
- Please do not use the seat reclining function or change the seat setting.
- Please kindly switch all your electronic devices such as mobile phones and game machines etc. to manner mode with no sound.
- Talking on mobile phones and video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival time at each sightseeing sport may differ depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for shooting or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, spray, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may cause trouble to other customers.
- Please kindly manage your valuable belongings by yourself.
- After the tour, please kindly take all the garbage with you and do not leave it on the bus.
- Please do not forget and leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- In regards to the fruit picking tour, please note that it is consumable only within the farm. Bringing it home in your own bag is strictly prohibited.
- If you are unable to follow the above regulations and cause any nuisance on the bus, you may be asked to get off the bus even in the middle of 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%
