Shirakawago and Hirayu Onsen Tour

On this tour, we'll learn about Japanese rural life by visiting the historic village of Shirakawago and enjoying the hot springs of Hirayu Onsen.

Shirakawago and Hirayu Onsen Tour

At the agreed time, we'll meet at the Shirakawago bus station, where we'll take a public bus to start this tour of rural life in Japan.

First, we'll tour the village of Shirakawago to learn about its history. This place is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The village features houses with triangular roofs made of straw, ponds, and rice fields.

We'll visit the Wada family home to see what a typical Japanese home looks like and come across tools related to sericulture. Our guide will share interesting facts about our findings.

Afterwards, we'll return to the bus and head to Hirayu Onsen, the thermal village in the Japanese Alps. After an hour and a half's journey, we'll enjoy a dip in the thermal pools, which are part of a purification ritual.

With our bodies relaxed, we'll take a walk to discover Hirayu Waterfalls. During the trek, we'll be surrounded by the tranquility of nature.

Finally, we'll take you to Takayma station and say our goodbyes after 8 hours of touring.