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- English
Experience the magical beauty of winter Japan on a special day trip from Nagoya, highlighted by the spectacular Gokayama Snow Light-Up.
Begin your journey at Bokka no Sato, where you can enjoy beautiful snowy scenery and interact with adorable animals. Afterward, savor a Japanese dinner featuring grilled beef on a ceramic plate and a warming tofu hot pot.
The highlight is the UNESCO World Heritage village of Gokayama. See traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses surrounded by snow and beautifully illuminated at night. The glowing lights and snow-covered roofs create a magical winter atmosphere.
At around 7:00 PM, enjoy a traditional local folk performance, adding an authentic cultural touch to this unforgettable winter experience.
Discover Japan’s snowy countryside, cuisine, culture, and the breathtaking Gokayama illumination on this memorable day trip from Nagoya.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Departure Point: Please gather at 12:20 am at Shinkansen ESCA Underground Street Tour Counter ※Located at Underground 1st Floor, McDonald is the nearby landmark.
Itinerary
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1
Enjoy the beautiful winter scenery of Bokka no Sato, surrounded by a sparkling blanket of snow. Take in the peaceful snowy landscape and enjoy heartwarming encounters with adorable animals. Experience the charm of the Japanese countryside in winter and create unforgettable memories in this magical snow-covered setting.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Enjoy a hearty Japanese dinner at Miboro Lake Drive-In. Savor tender beef grilled on a ceramic plate together with a warming tofu hot pot and a variety of traditional side dishes. A delicious and comforting meal is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter evening.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Gokayama
Go to the off-beaten-track gassho-zukuri farmhouse group Suganuma of Gokayama located in Toyama Prefecture with rich natural resources. Make the full experience of strolling across the village and viewing night illumination! There will also be chance to enjoy Gokayama treasurable folk song performance.
1 hour 40 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In case of traffic congestion or other reasons, arrival time at Nagoya Station may be delayed.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In case of traffic congestion or other reasons, arrival time at Nagoya Station may be delayed.
- This tour is mixed riding with Japan local tourists, basically a Japanese tour guide will use Japanese for explanation.
- Participants can not specify or choose seats on the tour bus. In addition, if number of participants is in singular, you may need to sit with other participants.
- If you don't like beef, you can change it to pork or chicken. We also cater for shojin ryori, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. Advance requests are required, so please fill in the form when making your reservation.
- In case of inevitable or uncontrollable changes in the tour schedule, time shorten or delay, etc., our company will not take any responsibility and make any refund, please kindly be noted in advance.
- Please wear adequate warm clothing during your journey. In addition, some roads and places are frozen and very slippery, please wear winter boots and non-slippery shoes for joining.
- Tour fee for Child (0 to 5 years old) only included seat on the bus.
- Seats will be provided for children aged 0-5, but they will not be child seats.
- The guide can speak English, so you can participate without any worries.
- The guide will not provide detailed information about history or other tourist information. The guide will only provide necessary information in English.
- At Bokka no Sato, snow sledding costs approximately 1,000 yen per person.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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