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. Houses with triangular roofs made of straw, ponds, rice fields are characteristic of this area.

Then, we'll visit the Wada family home to see what a typical Japanese home looks like. We'll also come across different tools related to sericulture. Our guide will share various interesting facts about everything we encounter.

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 be able to enjoy a dip in the thermal pools, participating in a purification ritual.

With our bodies relaxed, we'll take a walk to discover another charm of the area: the Hirayu Waterfalls. During the trek, we'll be surrounded by the tranquility of nature and its beauty.

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