2-Day Bus Tour to Shirakawago & Hida No Sato Winter Illumination

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
From Osaka to Shirakawago and Hida no sato
5 stops
1
Meet your guide in front of the Mainichi News Paper Building at 8:30 am, please be there 15 minutes before to departure time. Then we will transfer to Gifu Prefecture by bus, it takes around 2 hours and a half by tour bus.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Lunch-time at Sekigahara Hanaibuki and enjoy making Omi beef sushi making experience here. During this hands-on experience, you will not only learn the traditional art of sushi-making but also get the opportunity to incorporate this premium beef into your creations. This unique blend of classic Japanese cuisine and high-quality beef provides a memorable and mouth-watering introduction to the tour. The sushi-making experience will use roast beef. Enjoy Souvenir shopping next to the restaurant for 30 minutes.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Step into a winter wonderland at the Gassho Zukuri Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique thatched-roof houses. These architectural marvels, resembling hands clasped in prayer, are especially enchanting when blanketed in snow. As you wander through the snow-covered streets, you'll feel transported back in time.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
As night falls, Hida no Sato transforms into a luminous fairy tale with its mesmerizing light-up event. Strolling through the village, you'll encounter a captivating blend of shadows and light, creating a surreal and almost magical atmosphere. The lighting up of Hida no Sato during December is limited to visitors only joining bus tours, so you can enjoy a special experience for those who sign up for the tour!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Arrive at the hotel at 19:15 and enjoy having kaiseki cuisine and hot spring. This hot spring hotel is located a 5-minute walk from JR Takayama Station. The hotel offers a relaxing atmosphere with kaiseki cuisine prepared with sincerity by chefs who have mastered their respective fields, and a rooftop outdoor bath to relieve the day's fatigue.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Strolling around Takayama old street and back to Osaka
4 stops
6
Depart from the hotel at 9:00 and start to stroll in Miyagawa morning market on foot. As you stroll through the market, you'll buy unique souvenirs, and interact with friendly locals. This bustling market not only provides a feast for the senses but also offers a deep insight into the daily lives and culture of the residents of Hida Takayama.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
This building is the only site in Japan of a provincial governor and magistrate’s office where the main building still exists. Enjoy the atmosphere of a uniquely Japanese building existing from the Edo period.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Strolling Hida Takayama Old Town Please take lunch on your own here. Take a leisure stroll through the old streets of Hida Takayama, where time seems to stand still. These well-preserved streets, lined with traditional wooden houses, sake breweries, and quaint shops, offer a glimpse into the Edo period's charm.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Whether you're looking for a special keepsake or a gift for someone back home, the museum offers a diverse selection of high-quality products that capture the essence of Hida Takayama. This visit not only allows you to take home a piece of your adventure but also supports local craftsmanship and traditions.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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