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Multi-Day Bus Tour of Shirakawago, Mt. Fuji from Osaka (Economy Hotel)
2 days
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Itinerary
Day 1: Osaka - Hida Takayama
Stop At: Gujo Hachiman Castle Town Plaza, 69 Hachimanchō Tonomachi, Gujo, Gifu 501-4213, Japan
Gujo-Hachiman, also called the Water City, Gujo Hachiman is famous throughout Japan for its pristine rivers, water springs, and for maintaining traditional ecological practices that have kept the water running through the town exceptionally clean for centuries. Enjoy a relaxing lunch in a local restaurant, where you will also be able to witness firsthand how Japanese food samples (food replicas) are made (12:20-1:40 pm) . If you feel creative, you can also make your own samples and take them back as souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Shirakawago, 517 Hatogaya, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun 501-5629 Gifu Prefecture
Shirakawa Village, or Shirakawago (3:10 - 4:30 pm). Explore and allow yourself to be fascinated by this World Heritage site with Gassho style houses said to have stood for over 300 years. The village was once considered a wild and unexplored region, with a natural environment that limited the interaction with neighboring areas. This made for unique cultural practices and lifestyle, all which can still be experienced today.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Japanese Style Set lunch. Halal&vegetarian menu available with reservation 1 week in advance.
Accommodation included: Country Hotel Takayama or equivalent
Day 2: Hida Takayama - Tokyo
Stop At: Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Narusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0320 Yamanashi Prefecture
Upon arriving at Mt. Fuji 5th Station, spend the following 40 minutes discovering and soaking in the breathtaking views of Japan. A well-known symbol of Japan standing at 3776 meters high, the spectacular Mt.Fuji has made the subject of literature and art throughout Japanese history.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Matsumoto Castle, 4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto 390-0873 Nagano Prefecture
You will stop by Matsumoto Castle and get a chance to capture the beauty of one of the most popular castle in Japan.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch menu is Kamameshi, Japanese style hot pot rice. Will be given to you inside the bus.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Osaka - Hida Takayama
Stop At: Gujo Hachiman Castle Town Plaza, 69 Hachimanchō Tonomachi, Gujo, Gifu 501-4213, Japan
Gujo-Hachiman, also called the Water City, Gujo Hachiman is famous throughout Japan for its pristine rivers, water springs, and for maintaining traditional ecological practices that have kept the water running through the town exceptionally clean for centuries. Enjoy a relaxing lunch in a local restaurant, where you will also be able to witness firsthand how Japanese food samples (food replicas) are made (12:20-1:40 pm) . If you feel creative, you can also make your own samples and take them back as souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Shirakawago, 517 Hatogaya, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun 501-5629 Gifu Prefecture
Shirakawa Village, or Shirakawago (3:10 - 4:30 pm). Explore and allow yourself to be fascinated by this World Heritage site with Gassho style houses said to have stood for over 300 years. The village was once considered a wild and unexplored region, with a natural environment that limited the interaction with neighboring areas. This made for unique cultural practices and lifestyle, all which can still be experienced today.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Japanese Style Set lunch. Halal&vegetarian menu available with reservation 1 week in advance.
Accommodation included: Country Hotel Takayama or equivalent
Day 2: Hida Takayama - Tokyo
Stop At: Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Narusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0320 Yamanashi Prefecture
Upon arriving at Mt. Fuji 5th Station, spend the following 40 minutes discovering and soaking in the breathtaking views of Japan. A well-known symbol of Japan standing at 3776 meters high, the spectacular Mt.Fuji has made the subject of literature and art throughout Japanese history.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Matsumoto Castle, 4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto 390-0873 Nagano Prefecture
You will stop by Matsumoto Castle and get a chance to capture the beauty of one of the most popular castle in Japan.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch menu is Kamameshi, Japanese style hot pot rice. Will be given to you inside the bus.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Osaka-Takayama, Takayama-Tokyo bus fare
- Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points
- 1 night accommodation
- English-speaking tour conductor
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Breakfast
- Any other meal for the duration of the trip
- Entry/Admission - Matsumoto Castle
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Infants are free provided they do not occupy a seat
- Vegetarian and Halal option is ONLY available as per request. Request should be made at least 1 week before departure date
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Please note that the bus will leave as scheduled and will not wait for late arrivals
- Meeting Time at Osaka Umeda, Hearton Hotel Nishi-Umeda: 7:15 AM
- Meeting Time at Osaka Namba, OCAT: 7:45 AM
- Meeting Time at Kyoto Avanti: 8:45 AM
- Most travelers can participate
- Emergency call center available from 7 am to 6:30 pm everyday
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers
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Cultural
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Kyoto Avanti bus stop was very easy to find. There were only 7 of us total, all women, in a 50-person bus. So, lots of room! First stop was an overlook of Lake Biwa, the largest fresh water lake in Japan. Then on to Gujo Hachman for a Little lesson in making those plastic food samples they use in the restaurants here. It didn’t take long (although it will take 3 days to set) but it was a fun souvenir. After that, we had a delicious Japanese included lunch before driving to Shiragawa where it was snowing. Pretty heavily at times, too. Shiragawa was lovely, even in the snow. Well worth visiting. After an hour or so, we were off to Takayama. I had hoped to walk around the temples there after dinner, but the snow had really slowed us down and it was darn cold, too. When we got to the hotels (I had to book one separately from my adult kids as they didn’t have a triple available), unfortunately I was assigned a smoking room and it was too darn cold to open a window. They put up an air cleaner, but it didn’t really work. I got quite a headache from it. Apparently when I booked the tour, they say I didn’t specify non-smoking, but I am sure I did. I guess the person booking it for me with Viator didn’t write it down. The bus picked us up and drove through the very pretty mountains (but I was really worried since the roads were snow covered). We finally got through it and stopped at a little sake brewing company. It was mostly a tour of their home and then sales of sake but interesting and very friendly people. I enjoyed it quite a bit. After that, we drove Suwa lake to look over the scene and have the included lunch which was excellent. Then it was off to Mt. Fuji 4th station for gorgeous views of Mt Fuji (cloudless skies and the view was very clear). They dropped us off at Shinjuku. It was a terrific tour except for the mixup with the smoking rooms. I do wish they had triple rooms so we didn't have to split up into separate hotels.