For Agent (Guided Tours)

Standard

Take the time to immerse yourself in the authentic Japanese countryside, encountering traditional rural lifestyles through interacting with locals and experiencing the beauty of nature.

Half (Private only)

Experience Hida’s highlights in a shorter tour on flatter terrain which lets you discover traditional rural lifestyles through interaction with locals and showcases the beauty of nature. An alternative to our Standard tour, suitable for those who might have less time, less energy or young families.

Ride & Hike (Private Only)

A moderately challenging combination of cycling and a short hike in the woods. Recommended for more adventurous participants. After the cycling section, the tour involves hiking through a forest which forms the backyard of a temple. Numerous stone buddahs are a feature of this trail, which is 4km in length with an altitude gain of 270m. Participants can enjoy panoramic views of the Japanese Alps from the highest point. A local packed lunch is provided.

E-bike & Hike (Private Only)

Former RIDE & HIKE

This tour is a combination of E-bike cycling and a short hike in the woods. Recommended for adventurous participants. The easy hike passes several impressive, individually named waterfalls in a 2km-long route with an altitude gain of 170m. The cycling section includes a challenging long slope, 4.5km in length with an altitude gain of 200m, assisted by  use of an E-bike. A broad panorama of the Japanese Alps is a feature of the forest hike. A local packed lunch is provided.

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JAPAN ALPS E-BIKE DAYTOUR (Private Only)

A truly unique adventure, our e-bike tour rides up the magnificent Norikura Skyline road, peaking at 2,702m. With privately-owned cars prohibited, the Skyline is famed as a mecca for cyclists who love to tackle high mountains.

Our tour starts from an altitude of 1,684m, winding above the tree line and rising over 1,000 metres. Especially impressive is the section just below the peak. With clouds below, the final approach feels like riding into the sky!

The tour group is followed by a van, with support staff ready to assist guests, and with extra e-bike batteries, so even novice cyclists can reach the top.

As well as spectacular mountain views, the beauty of Alpine wildlife and nature is on show, including bears, birds and wild flowers; our expert guides will explain about all these and more.

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Food Walk + CYCLING (private only)

A morning town walk in Takayama seeks out traditional shops where you can try a myriad of local delicacies and sake. After lunch with your guide, travel together to Hida-Furukawa, where our cycling tour will showcase the essence of local rural lifestyles, culture and nature.

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Food & CULTURE Walk

The tofu seller, sake brewery, Japanese sweets shop…and many more. Takayama remains deeply rooted in its local culture and history, with daily life still revolving around the longstanding traditional shops you will experience and sample from on this tour.

CRAFT Walk(Private ONLY)　Tour time has been changed: 13:30-16:30 

Takayama is renowned for its variety and quality of crafts, notably woodwork, pottery and textiles. Experience the full richness and diversity of Takayama’s craft culture in this guided exploration of the Old Town, showcasing genuine crafts made in the traditional manner.

THE ART OF CRAFTMANSHIP WALK (PRIVATE ONLY)

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Intricate yet imposing, the stunningly beautiful festival floats of Takayama have attained recognition as part of the national heritage of Japan. This tour allows participants a rare insight into the highly-skilled work behind the majesty of the floats, through meeting the craftsmen who maintain them and observing the traditional techniques employed in these artworks. The tour concludes with a visit to the Festival Floats museum to see the ‘finished product’!

Hida-Furukawa Town Walk (Private ONLY)

Set in a beautiful valley encircled by tree-lined hills, Hida-Furukawa has maintained the traditional small town feel of rural Japan. Highlights include impressive temples, sake breweries, the Setogawa canal full of giant carp in the warmer months and the museum devoted to Furukawa’s pride and joy, its festival. But most of all, there is no better place to experience the slow-paced rhythms of traditional Japanese rural life.

FESTIVAL DAY INSIGHTS (Private ONLY)

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Hida CUISINE COOKERY class

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Learn how to make typical HIDA dishes using fresh local ingredients, drawing on the food culture handed down through generations. The precise dishes made will vary depending on the season, with the exception of Miso soup; no Japanese meal is complete without that! After the cookery experience, guests can enjoy the fruits of their efforts. Typical Menu:  Miso soup with seasonal vegetables, pan-fried chicken with cabbage, potatoes with Egoma (perilla seeds) sauce and rice.

HIDA CAMPING TOUR (Private Only)

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Our camping tour is perfect for those who love nature and outdoor activities. The tour lasts 2 days, including dinner, breakfast with a variety of local foods from the Hida region, and all necessary camping equipment. Home to the Japanese Alps, amongst other high mountains, Hida has a range of camping sites surrounded by beautiful nature. Depending on the season, a variety of activities in nature can be enjoyed, including forest walking, river swimming and onsen bathing. Pitching their own tent also provides a fun challenge for guests! As we supply all required camping equipment, guests on this tour don’t need to bring any specialised gear. We will organise the best campsite depending on your clients’ interests and the season. Please contact us for details.

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SATOYAMA Snowshoeing

This tour combines the best of both worlds, allowing us to experience nature close up while never far from human habitation in a village setting. We visit snow-covered fields where you can look out for animal footprints as well as an apple orchard, showcasing both nature and the way local people live closely in harmony with it.

• Children over 6yrs can join the tour.
• We only have boots 24cm up to 29cm of size. Please bring own water-proof boots if your size is smaller than 24cm or over 30cm.