Shirakawa-go and Gokayama (Ainokura and Suganuma) are registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site for their Gassho-zukuri villages. The steep, thatched-roof houses become a spectacular snowscape in winter (late December to early March), offering a truly magical, original Japanese scenery. Enjoy this unforgettable, picturesque experience!
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The Highlight
・The fantastical Winter Light-up at Hida Folk Village ・Strolling Through Takayama's Atmospheric Old Town ・Experience Our Luxurious Winter Cuisine: Kanburi Shabu-shabu and Hida Beef Sukiyaki Meal
The Experience
Shirakawa-go Shirakawa-go, along with Gokayama (Ainokura District and Suganuma District), was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site for its unique landscape of gassho-zukuri villages. Many gassho-style houses are open to the public as private homes, guesthouses, or restaurants, making it enjoyable just to explore! Snow typically falls in Shirakawa-go from late December to early March. Enjoy the even more fantastical, pristine scenery—snow-covered mountains and the snow-draped gassho-zukuri village—during this time!
Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato) The snow-covered gassho-style village is illuminated in a fantastical glow. Experience the unique charm of Hida Village in winter, emerging with the ethereal beauty of a sumi-e ink painting on a winter night.
Takayama The Old Town District, designated as a Traditional Buildings Preservation District, encompasses the three streets of Kamimachi (Upper Town), which developed as a merchant district at the castle town's center, and Shimomachi (Lower Town). Strolling through the Old Town District is the most popular spot for tourists in Takayama♪
The charming townhouses house sake breweries, miso shops, general stores, cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, and even street food like Hida beef and mitarashi dango! Enjoy exploring at your leisure♪
【Your perfect walking companion! Includes street food recommended by locals】 ☆ Nigiri sushi made with top-grade Hida beef (1 piece per person) ★ Sweet soy sauce-glazed mitarashi dango skewers (1 skewer per person)
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Information about tour Place of departure and destination: To Fukui from NAGOYA Number of days of travel: 1 Day Means of transportation: BUS Name of bus company: Shachi Bus Co., Ltd. or equivalent Meals: Dinner Minimum number of passengers to operate: 20 Peoples Number of GUIDE：None This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
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
- 10:15*Please gather 15 minutes before departure Nagoya Station (Meet at 10:15, Depart at 10:30)
- Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site (Enjoy the beautiful, snow-covered scenery of Japan's pristine landscape / approx. 90 minutes)
- Hida Takayama: Old Townscape (A stroll through the nostalgic townscape, with irrigation canals flowing under the eaves of latticed windows, makes you feel like you've traveled back in time to the Edo period. Approximately 90 minutes.) ★ Enjoy two treats during your stroll: "Hida Beef Nigiri Sushi" and "Mitarashi Dango" (Dumplings with Mitarashi Glaze).
- Hida Takayama Festival Forest (Enjoy the bounty of the land and sea with a luxurious dinner featuring shabu-shabu of premium, fatty winter yellowtail and melt-in-your-mouth Hida beef sukiyaki set meal / approx. 60 minutes)
- Hida Village (The snow-covered Gassho-style houses illuminated by lights are sure to impress. Enjoy the scenery as if you were transported to the world of fairy tales. / Approximately 30 minutes)
- 21:00Nagoya Station (expected arrival time: 9:00 PM)
Price Details
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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.
- Visit order and time spent at each stop may change depending on traffic conditions.
- In case of severe weather, the itinerary may be modified to include alternative sightseeing locations.
- Dinner will be served at Korankei with your own coupon, and there will be no reserved seats.
- Please bring warm clothes as it gets very cold during the illumination of Korankei Gorge.
- Please wear comfortable walking clothes and shoes.
- The best time to view the autumn leaves and seasonal cherry blossoms may vary depending on weather conditions.
- Please let us know at the time of reservation if you and your traveling companion have separate reservations.
- Then, please tell us the reservation number and name of your traveling companion.
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.
- 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 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 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, Non-refundable (0% refund)
