[Snow Season Only] Gifu, Japan｜World Heritage “Shirakawa-go” & Northern Alps Juice Ropeway “Shin-Hotaka” & Romantic Gassho House Illumination “Hida No Sato” & Hida Takayama Old Town Tour 2-Day Tour｜Stay in Takayama Hot Spring Hotel｜Departure from Nagoya

About this tour

• The "Shin-Hotaka Ropeway" has been selected with a 2-star rating by Michelin Tourism. Take Japan's only two-story cable car to the top of the mountain and enjoy the magnificent views of the Northern Alps!
• The unique farm folk village "Hida No Sato" not only displays the traditional life and memories of local farmers, but also has beautiful Gassho thatched houses that can be admired in winter!
• World Cultural Heritage "Shirakawa-go Gassho Village", you can experience the beautiful original Japanese scenery, and Shirakawa-go in winter is a must-visit in your life!
• Walk into Hida Takayama Old Street, enjoy the various ancient buildings and old shops inherited from the Edo period up close in the auspicious snow, and feel the traditional human touch!
• For lunch on the first day, enjoy Gifu’s must-eat representative delicacy: Hida Beef Miso Yaki
• Check into the Alpine Hot Spring Hotel in the evening. After enjoying a delicious dinner, be sure to take a bath in the hotel's large bathhouse and enjoy the pure Alpine hot spring!

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－Itinerary information－

Meeting time: 08:15 in Nagoya

Meeting point: In front of the police station at the west exit of Nagoya Station (Taiko-dori Exit Station Square)

Departure time: 08:30 from Nagoya

Return information: Arrive near JR Nagoya Station at about 18:30

-Introduction to attractions-

• Hida Takayama Old Town

Takayama Old Street is a famous ancient castle town in Japan. It once prospered as a merchant town. In particular, the three main streets of Kamimachi and Shitamachi are called "ancient neighborhoods". Strolling along these streets, you can admire the continuous lattice buildings, water channels flowing under the eaves, and brewing houses with "Sake Forest" signs made of cedar leaves, showing a strong traditional atmosphere. These ancient buildings and shops are full of traces of history and are symbols of the history and culture of Takayama City. In Kamemachi, you will find many nostalgic candy shops, traditional craft shops, and gourmet shops featuring the local specialty "Mitarai Dango", which attract a large number of tourists. Shitamachi retains many shops that are closely related to the daily life of citizens, such as bakeries, antique shops, farm equipment shops, stationery shops, etc. The streets here still retain the style of the old era, and it is a secret attraction not to be missed for tourists who want to experience the local culture in depth.

• Shirakawa Township Gassho Village

Shirakawago, located in the Hida region of Japan, is a village known as the "Secret Land of Japan" and is famous for its unique Gassho-zukuri architecture. This group of traditional buildings was designated as an important preservation area for traditional buildings in 1976, and in 1995, it was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List along with Mount Goka in Toyama Prefecture. Shirakawago not only displays the original landscape of Japan's countryside, but also retains its profound rural culture and lifestyle, and is known as the "original hometown of Japan." Shirakawago is located in the Hida Mountains, and the Shogawa River flows through it, forming this unique village. This is Japan's famous snow zone. Snow in winter will isolate the village from the outside world, making Shirakawago a secret place that is difficult to reach. However, it is this natural environment that shapes the unique local lifestyle. In summer, it is cool and pleasant here; in winter, the village is covered with thick snow, and the snow depth in February can even reach more than 170 centimeters. Shirakawa Township has a rich history. Local residents follow the three principles of "no selling, no renting, and no demolition" to protect the appearance of traditional buildings and maintain the overall appearance of the community. This spirit of protecting cultural heritage has been highly praised internationally, not only because of the preservation of architecture and landscape, but also because the residents here continue the "knot" heart, which is the spirit of mutual support. Due to the harsh natural environment in winter, local residents need to help each other to survive the harsh winter together. This tradition of helping others and supporting each other is still preserved in modern times. Villagers will work together to repair the thatched roofs of Gassho-zukuri, which is not only a practical necessity for daily life, but also an important activity to pass down the wisdom of their ancestors. Gassho-zukuri architecture in Shirakawago is famous for its mountain-shaped structure with staggered wooden beams. Its design adapts to the local natural environment with heavy snow. The unique style of these buildings makes people feel like they are in an ancient world where time has stopped, and they can experience the charm of traditional Japanese culture.

• Shinhotaka Ropeway

Shin-Hotaka Ropeway is famous for its unique double-decker cable car, the only double-decker cable car in Japan, which allows passengers to easily climb to a height of more than 2,000 meters and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery surrounded by the Northern Alps. From the mountaintop observation deck on the rooftop of Nishi Hotakaguchi Station, visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view at an altitude of 2,156 meters. The stunning scenery here has been rated as a two-star attraction by the Michelin Green Guide, making it a must-visit for many tourists. land. In winter, the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway takes you into a world of pure white snow. The cold but magnificent snow scenery creates a dreamlike atmosphere and provides visitors with charming scenes that can only be seen in winter. Whether you want to experience the shock of nature or enjoy the different scenery in the changing seasons, the Shinhotaka Ropeway can bring you an unforgettable travel experience.

• Hida no Sato

Hida Folk Village, also known as Hida no Sato, is an outdoor museum set in a natural environment that aims to recreate the ancient lifestyle of the Hida region. This museum displays a number of traditional thatched-roof houses, allowing visitors to gain insight into the culture and life of the Hida people. Hida-no-Sato not only displays the houses that were relocated and preserved, but also houses many traditional tools used in the Hida region. Visitors can experience the history and culture of Hida through visual, tactile and practical experiences in the natural landscape that changes with the seasons. There are six private houses with thatched roofs in Hida-no-Sato. These houses are divided into two structures: "Kiritsuma Gassho-zukuri" and "Irumoya-zukuri". These houses were originally built in the snowy areas of northern Hida, and were designed to take full advantage of the snow resistance of thatch. Not only can the thatched roof withstand large amounts of snow, but the ingenious design of its internal structure reflects the wisdom of the Hida people in facing the challenges of nature. In winter, you can enjoy the gassho village lighting for a limited time, which is one of the popular local winter activities.

• Hida Beef Miso Grill

Hida Beef Miso Yaki is a traditional delicacy originating from the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It combines local natural ingredients and unique cooking methods, showing the essence of the food culture of the Hida region. This dish first originated from forest workers in Hida. At that time, they used the readily available hackle leaves as containers to grill their homemade koji miso on the hackle leaves. This became a unique delicacy of the Hida region. The leaves themselves have antibacterial effects and will emit a light aroma during the grilling process, which blends with miso to make the food more delicious. Nowadays, Hibiscus miso-yaki has become one of the famous local dishes in the Hida region, especially when paired with local high-quality Hida beef, which adds to the deliciousness of the dish. Hida beef is famous throughout the country for its delicate texture and soft texture, and is considered top-quality Wagyu beef comparable to Kobe beef. In the cooking of Hida miso-yaki, thin slices of Hida beef are placed on the hot Hida miso. As the aroma of the miso and the deliciousness of the beef are sublimated, this dish has become a classic dish in Hida local restaurants.

－Hotel introduction－

• Route Inn Grantia Hida Alpine Hot Spring and Sonoyado

"Route Inn Grantia Hida Takayama Hot Spring and Sono-yado" provides the natural hot spring "Traveller's Hot Spring", which is famous for its colorless and transparent hot spring with skin-beautifying effects, and is suitable for all tourists to enjoy. During your stay, you can relax comfortably here, give your body and mind a complete rest, eliminate fatigue from work or sightseeing, and inject energy for tomorrow. The hot spring originates from Matsukura Yunoyama Hot Spring, which is a hypotonic and weakly alkaline simple hot spring. It is effective for a variety of symptoms such as chronic pain in muscles and joints, neuralgia, and low back pain. It can also improve gastrointestinal function, relieve stress, and promote health. There are separate large baths for men and women on the first floor of the hotel, and convenient facilities such as toner, lotion, and cotton swabs are provided so that you can get better care while enjoying the hot springs. There are also rest areas and vending machines next to the bathhouse for the convenience of tourists. In addition, the hotel provides a buffet for dinner. You can choose from more than 30 delicious dishes such as miso grilled leaves and roast beef to meet the needs of various tastes.