2021 July 31 - August 1 (Saturday-Sunday)
SHIZUOKA/KANAGAWA
PRICE: ¥10,000/person
Discounts:
- Pay by bank transfer (4%)
- Group of 4+ (5%)
Shirakawago and Hida Takayama Autumn Trip
An amazing weekend for all ages visiting some of the most beautiful and colorful sightseeing spots in Autumn!
This Trip Features;
- Matsumoto Castle → originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan’s premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto.
- Daio Wasabi Farm → the largest and most photogenic wasabi farm in Japan where you try wasabi beer, ice cream and other delicacies made from wasabi.
- Hida Takayama Old Town → beautifully preserved old buildings and streets of houses dating back from the Edo Period.
- Hida Folk Village → open air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional houses built during the Edo Period including some ‘Gassho-Zukuri’ farmhouses.
- Shirakawago → feel the vibe looking at and walking in and around traditional houses with thatched and steep roofs called ‘Gassho-Zukuri’ (A UNESCO World Heritage). Absolutely gorgeous sight to see when surrounded by colorful autumn leaves. We might get lucky and witness the simultaneous fire hose discharge conducted as training in preparation for fighting fires during the winter.
*November 4 (Monday) is a Japanese national holiday
Come join the fun and adventure!
* Sunday (Nov 3)
- Meet the group in Shinjuku at 7am
- Get on the bus
- Stop for breakfast on the way
- Arrive at Matsumoto Castle around 11:15am
- Walk around and take photos of the Matsumoto Castle
- Get on the bus at 12:30pm
- Arrive at Daio Wasabi Farm around 1pm
- Have lunch
- Walk around and explore Daio Wasabi Farm
- Get on the bus at 3pm
- Arrive at our hotel in Hida Takayama around 5:30pm
- Check-in at the hotel
- Have dinner at one of the local restaurants (not provided)
- Group drinks at one of the local bars/izakayas
* Monday (Nov 4) *Public holiday
- Breakfast at 7am
- Wander around the Hida Takayama old town
- Get on the bus at 10am
- Arrive at Hida Folk Village around 10:15am
- Explore the open air museum
- Get on the bus at 11:15am
- Arrive in Ogimachi Village around 12:15pm
- Enjoy the magical view of the famous and traditional Gassho Zukuri Farmhouses
- Have lunch at one of the local restaurants
- Get on the bus at 3pm
- Short stops for food/snacks on the way
- Arrive back in Shinjuku around 9:45pm
Price includes;
- Private bus transportation (entire duration)
- Bus toll fees and parking
- One (1) night ‘shared triple room’ hotel accommodation
- Matsumoto Castle entry fee
- Hida Folk Village entry fee
- Fun and cute (English/Japanese speaking) tour guide ;p
- Travel insurance
- Consumption tax
Extra;
- Twin or double room (3,000yen/person)
- Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions and other unavoidable circumstances.
- Rooms will be allocated to your preference. Put room type and sharing preference (if any) under ‘Comments/Request’ field.
- Minimum/maximum of 3 persons per room.
- Male or female only rooms are available.
- Group of 3 friends can have their own room.
- Double or twin rooms are available (limited) for an extra fee (3,000yen/person).
- No meals are included for this tour.
- You can leave your belongings in the bus during the walks/treks. All you need is a small backpack, winter clothes, snacks, drinks, camera, smartphone and cash.
- This trip involves a long bus journey so make sure to bring a book, videos, battery back, neck pillow, etc..
- Final details will be sent to the participants by email two days before the event.
- This bus tour is arranged and organized under license of IBS 「株式会社 アイビーエス – 東京都知事登録旅行業2-6487号」.
- Windbreaker/waterproof jacket and pants
- Warm clothes (fleece/thermals)
- Clothes appropriate for walking and weather
- Walking/sports shoes (Gortex recommended)
- Soft/thick socks
- Small backpack/suitcase
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Eye masks
- Ear plugs
- Book
- Camera
- Smartphone
- Cash
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