Discover Gifu & Nagano
Embark on a captivating six-day journey through central Japan, immersing yourself in a blend of cultural exploration and natural beauty. From Tokyo to Takayama, each day unfolds with a rich tapestry of experiences, combining traditional charm, historical landmarks, and outdoor adventures.
Meet your guide at Tokyo Station, sending your luggage ahead to Hakuba. Board the Rokumon train bound for Nagano, where you’ll explore the city’s gems such as the Hokusai Museum and Ganshoin Temple. Savor a western-style lunch on the train and indulge in a sake tasting at Matsubaya honkan. The day concludes with a traditional Japanese dinner and onsen experience at a ryokan in Yudanaka.
Meals included:Lunch
Dinner
Insider Experiences:Rokumon train with lunch on board
Nagano city highlight tour: Hokusai museum, Ganshoin temple
Sake tasting in Matsubaya honkan
Traditional japanese dinner & onsen in a Ryokan
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Visit the Snow Monkey Park and transfer to Nagano to explore Zenkoji Temple. Optional experiences include Zazen meditation, incense making, and trying Oyaki dumplings. Later, journey to Nozawa Onsen for a stay at a ryokan.
Meals included:Breakfast
Dinner
Insider Experiences:Visit of the Snow Monkey park
Visit of Zenkoji temple
Option: Zazen experience
Option: Maki incense experience
Option: Oyaki dumplings experience
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Begin the day with a Nozawa Onsen walking tour. In the afternoon, transfer to Iiyama for visits to Mayumi Takahashi Doll House, Shojuan Temple, and a hands-on washi paper-making experience. Conclude the day in Hakuba.
Meals included:Breakfast
Insider Experiences:Nozawa Onsen walking tour
Visit Mayumi Takahashi doll house
Visit Shojuan temple
Washi paper making experience
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Before heading to Lake Aoki, we will send your luggage to Takayama. Enjoy a kayaking experience on Lake Aoki, followed by visits to Ishii Miso Brewery, Matsumoto Castle, and the Matsumoto City Museum of Art. Transfer to Matsumoto for an overnight stay.
Meals included:Breakfast
Lunch
Insider Experiences:Kayak in Lake Aoki
Visit Ishii Miso brewery
Visit Matsumoto castle
Visit Matsumoto city museum of Art
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Travel to Takayama by highway bus, visiting Hida no Sato, Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan, and Takayama Jinya. Participate in a tea ceremony experience to round off the day.
Meals included:Breakfast
Insider Experiences:Visit Hida no Sato
Visit Takayama Matsuri Yatai kaikan
Visit Takayama jinya
Tea ceremony experience
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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawago, with a visit to Wada or Nagase old house and the Shirakawago Observatory. The guide tour concludes, leaving you with memories of this enriching journey through Japan’s cultural and natural wonders.
Meals included:Breakfast
Insider Experiences:Visit Shirakawago
Visit Wada old house or Nagase old house
Visit Shirakawago observatory
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What´s included
- 5 Nights accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- 2 Lunches & 2 Dinners
- 'Rokumon' sightseeing train
- Entrance fees
- Local English-speaking guide
Excluded
- Any Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratitudes
- Any other meals than mentioned
Additional Information
- All pricing is reflected in British Pounds unless otherwise specifically denoted and is valid at time of publication but is subject to change.
- All prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and Triple room rates available upon request.
- ‘From’ prices represent land only and low season twin share prices (unless otherwise clearly stated).
- Unless otherwise stated, prices include all government levies and airport taxes as at the date of publication.
- Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative only and subject to change by time booking.
- Private Travel prices are valid for travel during low season and will vary depending on date of travel.
- Some Private Journeys do include group excursions. These excursions are not operated privately and guests join a scheduled departure tour.
- All Journeys are subject to availability. Some Journeys do not operate all year around and may not take place at desired date.
- All Hotel Names stated in the tour itinerary may change to one of a similar Standard without prior notice.
- Some countries charge additional destination tax which are either per Person or per Night. These taxes can vary and must be paid directly at the location or hotel.
- Items listed under Booking Exclusions are NOT included in the price and must be paid directly at the location.
- All Tours are escorted by English-Speaking Guides unless otherwise mentioned.
- All Excursions are based on Join-In Capacity unless “Private Tour” is explicit mentioned. Private Tours are available upon request and with surcharges.
- Self-Drive Tours may not always include a car rental. Please check carefully the included and excluded box. Driver must be in possession of a valid drivers license and for some countries an international license as well as a valid credit card.
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- All our Insider Journeys itineraries as shown on our website and in our brochures will outline the relevant touring schedule and inclusions and will be priced accordingly to reflect this. Prices may vary based on the selected travel season and any individual amendments required.
- Even if the tours are requested as displayed, on occasion Insider Journeys may be required to impose surcharges depending on variables in the destinations outside of its control. Due to hotel availability in some destinations the accommodation stated in the itinerary may change to that of a similar standard. In light of recent worldwide events and due to the ever-changing current situation, there may also need to be more flexibility applied to the touring content and schedule in certain incidences and sometimes at short notice. Please note that we will always endeavour to keep the inclusions as close as possible to those shown and to notify you as best we can should such changes arise, although we appreciate your understanding in that this may not always be possible.
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