【Guaranteed Departure for All Participants (Minimum 1 Person)】Lunar New Year Gassho-zukuri Village Illumination Tour | Gero Onsen Gassho-zukuri Village Illumination & Idle Village Snow Activities & Hida Takayama Old Town & World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village & Gujo Hachiman Castle & Showa Retro Art Museum & Food Model Making Experience & Gero Onsen, One of Japan's Three Famous Hot Springs | Departing from Nagoya, Japan
- Go to Gero Gassho Village and enjoy the illumination of the dreamy Gassho-style houses
- Guaranteed stay at one of Japan's three most famous hot springs: Gero Onsen Ryokan
- Experience the thrill of snow rafting and snow donuts, and enjoy the thrill of riding in the world of ice and snow
- Stroll through the ancient streets of Gujo Hachiman and experience making food models
- Wander through the world-famous Shirakawa-go Gassho Village and discover a fairytale-like world of gingerbread houses.
- Visit the ancient streets of Takayama and admire the architectural style of the Edo period a hundred years ago
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Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Breakfast included, Lunch included, With dinner |
| Accommodation type | Hotel |
| Room type | Double room |
| Seasonal | Winter Snow Exclusive |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Japanese castles, Bus tour |
| Transport | Charter car, Bus tour |
Product Info
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— Important Information —
• Infants under 1 year old who do not occupy a seat or bed can participate for free. Each adult can only bring one infant who does not occupy a seat or bed. If you are traveling with someone, please indicate this in the "Remarks" section when making a reservation.
• Vehicle type: Vehicles will be assigned based on the number of participants. For small groups, a driver will also serve as the accompanying staff to provide full-trip tour services. No additional tour leader will be provided. Participants are free to explore the attractions at their own pace. Please be aware of this.
• Due to limited space in the luggage compartments, each person is limited to one large suitcase on board. If you have more than two, please indicate this in the remarks column. Thank you for your cooperation.
Gero Onsen Gassho Village Illumination - Gassho Village Illumination is not only available in Shirakawa-go. Gero Onsen Gassho Village has moved the original gassho village of Shirakawa-go to Gero. Avoid the crowded Shirakawa-go and come to Gero Onsen to enjoy the dreamy scenery. Light up the gassho house and visit the century-old gassho house inside. When you are tired of shopping, you can enjoy free footbath, and you can also enjoy geisha or taiko performances! !
Maduka no Sato Snow Activity Package ー Central Japan often snows in winter, so you must experience exciting snow activities when you come to central Japan! ※Snow dinghy & snow donuts & snow basin
Located in the Omino region of Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, on the HIRUGA Plateau at an altitude of 1,000 meters, Maduka-no-Sato is surrounded by mountains. You can enjoy tulips in spring, lavender in summer, red leaves in autumn, and beautiful trees in winter. Transformed into a snow park, it provides a variety of snow activities that can be easily challenged by both adults and children. Come and experience the exciting snow rubber boats, snow donuts and snow basins!
Strolling through the Old Town of Gujou Hachiman – Showa Era Retro Art Museum – Gujou Hachiman Old Town has been renowned throughout Japan for its crystal-clear waters since ancient times. The drainage and water conservancy planning of the Gujo area is considered among the best in Japan. Stroll along the old town and explore this charming little town. Because of the clean water, you can even see koi carp swimming in the drainage channels on both sides. Wander through the old town's streets and alleys, where you'll find various unique shops waiting to be explored.
Gujo is the first area in Japan to make food models. The Showa Nostalgic Art Museum combines food models with daily life in the Showa era. You can feel the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era in the museum, and you can also experience making food models that are almost real. ※The food model hand-making experience is the experience of making an overturned ice cream mobile phone holder (Plan B only)
Guaranteed stay at KUSAKABE ArmeriA, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs - Gero Onsen Hotel - KUSAKABE ArmeriA, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs with a history of thousands of years - Gero Onsen, enjoy the "Beauty's Hot Spring" which is famous for its skin-beautifying effect, and have dinner in the hotel Enjoy a luxurious Parkway buffet featuring Gifu specialty ingredients.
Gero Onsen Street Scenic Spot - In the historic Gero Onsen area, local youth are committed to local creation and have set up many creative souvenir and dessert shops that combine local characteristics, and prosper together with shops selling traditional souvenirs; here You can also taste the famous Hida Beef and Shrimp Pancake Grilled Nigiri Sushi, which you can’t stop taking pictures of and buying.
Takayama ~ Kamikawa Sannomachi Ancient Town Walk ~ Miyagawa Morning Market - "Sanmachi" is the general name for Ichinomachi, Ninomachi, and Sannomachi. It is three almost parallel north-south streets. It is a traditional Japanese street. Take a stroll Here, you feel like you have returned to the era of Japan 300 years ago. It is a famous place for reading and writing on behalf of Takayama. There are many specialty shops on both sides of the ancient street, where you can buy Hida dolls and other mountain-limited specialties, and you can also taste the famous Gohei mochi and Hida beef nigiri sushi.
Shirakawa-go Gassho Village ー Because it is surrounded by deep mountains and has a cold climate, local residents use straw and reeds to build roofs in the shape of Gassho to protect them from wind and snow. The UNESCO has registered the Ogimachi Gassho settlement in Shirakawa-go and the nearby Kamiyama area as a World Cultural Heritage. There are more than 113 "Gasho-zukuri" traditional wooden hut buildings. Walking through Shirakawa-go Gassho Village, you will feel like you are in a gingerbread house street in a fairy tale world.
Gujo Road Station YAMATO ーSurrounded by lush greenery, Gujo Road Station YAMATO is a famous tourist and leisure facility in the Gujo area. It contains various restaurants, cafes, Gifu Gujo Products Museum and other colorful facilities. When you are tired of shopping, you can enjoy free You can also enjoy the natural hot springs in the hot spring facilities attached to the facility at your own expense.
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【Notes】
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Reminders
A minimum of 20 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 14 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Please confirm your tour number on site and meet at the plaza in front of the Taiko-dori Exit of JR Nagoya Station.
Accommodation hotels are mainly provided according to the itinerary description. If the hotel is fully booked, a hotel of the same grade will be provided. Please provide accommodation information 4 days before departure. We cannot specify a hotel. Please understand.
Room types are mainly provided by the hotel and cannot be specified.
If you have special needs such as smoking/non-smoking rooms or allergy requirements, please note in advance. It depends on the hotel's arrangements and cannot be specified. Please forgive me.
Please wear light clothing and shoes to participate in the tour.
In each tourist attraction in winter, depending on weather conditions, you may not be able to enjoy the snow scenery.
The snow season in central Japan is very cold, so please wear cold-proof clothing, jackets, and non-slip shoes.
The scheduled travel route may be changed or canceled due to traffic conditions and congestion on the day.
If the scenic spots are unable to be visited due to bad weather or traffic, etc., the tour leader reserves the right to change or cancel part of the itinerary at any time for the safety of all. Participants may not request a refund or fee reduction as a result.
Due to road conditions and other factors on the day of the itinerary, the stay time at attractions may be adjusted or some attractions may be canceled. The return arrival time may also be significantly delayed. Please avoid arranging activities that night, so please be aware.
If you leave the group on your own during the trip, it will be deemed as an automatic abandonment and no refund of any fees will be required. If this results in personal or property losses, you must bear the consequences yourself.
When moving freely, please pay attention to personal and property safety. If an accident occurs or losses occur without heeding the advice, you will be responsible for it yourself.
If the dining time cannot be adjusted due to the restaurant being full on the first day of lunch, a refund of 2,000 yen per person will be made, and you can choose your own meals on site instead.
If the hotel changes due to the itinerary sequence adjustment, the order of meal service dates will be changed according to the hotel, but the number of meals will not change.
Meals cannot be customized. If you are a vegetarian, please inform us in the remarks column when ordering.
Passengers under the age of 18 cannot participate alone and must be accompanied by passengers over the age of 18 to participate.
Infants under 1 year old who do not occupy a seat or a bed can participate for free. Each adult can only bring one infant who does not occupy a seat or bed. If you are traveling with someone, please inform us in the "Remarks" column when making a reservation.
Children aged 2-5 who do not occupy a bed can purchase the child price. If they need to occupy a bed, please purchase the adult price.
Due to the limited space in the luggage storage box, each person is limited to one large suitcase on the bus. If you have more than two pieces, please inform us in the remarks column. Please cooperate.
Car models used: Cars will be dispatched based on the number of people. When traveling with a small number of people, a driver and accompanying person will be arranged to provide full travel services. No additional tour leader will be sent. You can visit the attractions freely after arriving at the attractions. Please be informed.
After the trip departs, if the trip is terminated due to force majeure factors such as weather conditions or natural disasters, the unfulfilled itinerary will be refunded based on the actual expenses incurred. Only return transportation costs or local accommodation costs and other additional expenses must be refunded. It is the responsibility of the passenger.
The entire hotel is non-smoking. If you need to smoke, please go to the designated smoking area of the hotel. If the hotel does not have a smoking area, smoking will be prohibited both inside and outside the hotel. If you smoke in a non-designated smoking area, you will be charged. Please note that if the hotel's specified cleaning fee causes the smoke alarm to go off, the hotel may call the police. The maintenance costs and responsibilities will be borne by the guest.
The bus seats and restaurant seats used in the experience itinerary may be seated at the same table or at the same table as the passengers in the same group, subject to the tour guide and facility arrangements on the day.
According to Japanese customs, those with body tattoos are not allowed to enter the hot spring facilities. Please forgive me.
Option B: The food model hand-making experience is the experience of making an overturned ice cream mobile phone holder. If the item needs to be replaced due to insufficient supply due to a temporary announcement by the on-site facility, the experience item will be subject to the facility announcement. If the experience item provided by the on-site facility has a lower amount When the amount of the ice cream phone holder is overturned, a partial refund will be made.
Plan B: Food model hand-making experience. If the on-site facilities are temporarily closed due to force majeure due to temporary announcements and the experience is unable to be experienced, a partial refund will be made.
Plan A: Does not include food model hand-making experience.
If the snow activities in the Pastoral are temporarily closed due to force majeure due to temporary announcements of on-site facilities and the experience is unable to be experienced, a partial refund will be made and the stay at other attractions will be extended.
Gero Onsen Gassho Village Lighting. If the on-site facilities are temporarily closed due to force majeure due to temporary announcements and the experience is unable to be experienced, a partial refund will be made and you will be returned to the hotel early to enjoy the hotel facilities.
Please note that the bus seats are subject to on-site allocation and cannot be specified. Please understand.
If the road is closed due to force majeure such as snow and wind and it is impossible to go to Shirakawa-go Gassho Village, you can go to Magome-juku for a walk instead.
Location of goods: Taiko-dori Exit, JR Nagoya Station. Currently under renovation, there are no obvious signs in the vicinity. Please refer to the Google Maps location shown on the product page for the most accurate location.
Cancellation Policy
- For cancellations made at least 41 day(s) prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 5% will apply
- For cancellations made 31 to 40 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 10% will apply
- For cancellations made 21 to 30 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
Gero Onsen is celebrated for its high-quality alkaline simple hot spring water, known as "Bijin no Yu" (hot water for beauty). This water is famed for making skin smooth and soft, attracting visitors seeking its beautifying properties. Its reputation as one of Japan's top three onsen resorts is long-standing and well-deserved.
Many traditional Japanese onsen, including some facilities in Gero Onsen, generally request guests with tattoos to cover them or use private baths due to cultural reasons. However, policies vary between ryokans and public baths. It is advisable to check with your specific accommodation in Gero Onsen for their individual tattoo policy.
Beyond relaxing in the hot springs, Gero Onsen offers cultural experiences like strolling through the Onsenji Temple or visiting the Gero Onsen Gassho Village, which features traditional thatched-roof houses. You can also enjoy local cuisine and explore charming shops, immersing yourself in the tranquil onsen town atmosphere.
Shirakawa-go Gassho Village gained UNESCO World Heritage status due to its unique "Gassho-zukuri" style houses. These traditional thatched-roof farmhouses, some over 250 years old, are remarkable for their steep, triangular roofs designed to withstand heavy snowfall. The village demonstrates a perfect adaptation to its environment and a traditional way of life.
In Shirakawa-go, visitors can explore the preserved Gassho-zukuri houses, some open to the public as museums. Highlights include observing the distinctive architecture, learning about traditional village life, and enjoying picturesque views of the village, especially during winter illuminations. Local crafts and traditional meals are also popular.
While independent visits to Shirakawa-go are possible via public transport, joining a guided tour is highly recommended for convenience, especially during peak seasons or for special events like winter illuminations. Tours often provide comfortable transportation, expert guidance, and a streamlined itinerary, making the experience more relaxing.
Gassho style houses are characterized by their steeply pitched thatched roofs, resembling hands clasped in prayer ("gassho"). This design allows heavy snow to slide off easily and creates a large attic space for silkworm cultivation. The houses are typically built without nails, using traditional joinery techniques, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship.
At Muka no Sato, visitors can enjoy exciting snow activities perfect for families and thrill-seekers. These include snow rubber dinghy rides and snow donuts, offering a fun way to experience the winter wonderland. These activities provide a thrilling and enjoyable adventure in the snowy landscape.
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