Itinerary Reference:

Day 1

08:10 Assemble in front of the plaza at JR Nagoya Station Taiko Dori Exit (Taiho‑dori Exit)

Bokiga‑no‑Sato Snow Activity Package ※Snow Rafting & Snow Doughnut & Sled (approx. 70‑90 minutes)

Gujo Hachiman Old Town Stroll ~ Showa Retro Art Museum ~ Food Sample Craft Experience, lunch included, approx. 120‑150 minutes in total

※※The food sample craft experience involves making a spilt ice cream phone stand

Lunch: Enjoy Gujo chicken teppanyaki set meal ※If the restaurant is fully booked and meal times cannot be adjusted, a refund of JPY 2,000 per person will be issued, and you may choose your own meal on‑site

Gero Onsen Ryokan KUSAKABE ArmeriA, guaranteed stay at one of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs

Gero Onsen Street Stroll or free time at the ryokan's hot springs (approx. 60 minutes)

Dinner: Enjoy pan‑seared Hida beef set meal or a luxurious buffet at the hotel

Gero Onsen Gassho Village Illumination, enjoy geisha or taiko drum performances (approx. 100‑120 minutes)

※Geisha or taiko drum performances at the Gero Onsen Gassho Village Illumination will be suspended from 18‑22 January 2027.

Day 2

Depart after breakfast at the hotel

Takayama ~ Kamisannomachi Old Town Stroll ~ Miyagawa Morning Market, approx. 110‑130 minutes

Shirakawa‑go Gassho Village, free time for lunch included, approx. 110‑130 minutes

Gujo Roadside Station YAMATO, approx. 50‑70 minutes

18:30‑19:30 Disband at JR Nagoya Station Taiko Dori Exit (Taiho‑dori Exit) Plaza

*Itinerary is subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions

Itinerary Highlights

Visit Gero Gassho Village and enjoy the dreamy illumination of the gassho‑style houses

Guaranteed stay at Gero Onsen Ryokan, one of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs

Experience snow rafting and snow doughnuts for an exhilarating ride across the snowy landscape

Stroll through Gujo Hachiman Old Town and try making food samples

Wander through the World Heritage Site of Shirakawa‑go Gassho Village, surrounded by gingerbread‑house style streets in a fairytale setting

Explore the historic streets of Takayama and admire the architectural beauty from the Edo period over a century ago

All the dreamy winter experiences in Gifu in one trip! World Heritage Shirakawa‑go, Gero Gassho illumination, snow activities at Bokiga‑no‑Sato, Hida Takayama Old Town, Gujo Hachiman Old Castle Town, and a stay at Gero Onsen Ryokan, one of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs — a perfect encapsulation of all the romantic winter experiences in the Hokuriku region!

No need to fight the crowds for gassho‑zukuri scenery! In addition to the famous Shirakawa‑go, Gero Onsen Gassho Village also boasts authentic gassho‑style houses. During the winter illumination, warm lights adorn the thatched roofs, creating a truly magical atmosphere. Step inside century‑old gassho houses for an in‑depth visit. After the tour, soak your feet in the free foot bath and enjoy geisha and taiko drum performances for a touch of local culture.

Step into the Bokiga‑no‑Sato Snow Park, where a silver‑white world awaits at an altitude of 1,000 metres! Enjoy snow rafting, snow doughnuts and sleds to your heart's content — fun for both adults and children alike, offering an exhilarating winter experience in central Japan.

Continue to Gujo Hachiman Old Castle Town, where clear waterways run through the streets, koi carp swim gracefully in the water, and old houses and quaint shops can be seen everywhere. Visit the Showa Retro Art Museum to immerse yourself in a nostalgic atmosphere, and try your hand at making food samples — craft your very own spilt ice cream phone stand and take home a one‑of‑a‑kind souvenir. Take a short break at Roadside Station YAMATO, where you can enjoy local specialities and relax after the journey.

The next day, head to the World Heritage Site of Shirakawa‑go, where over a hundred gassho‑zukuri houses stand on the snowy plains, resembling a fairytale kingdom. Marvel at the traditional architectural wisdom of the ancestors who weathered the elements. Then continue to Hida Takayama, stroll through Kamisannomachi Old Town and Miyagawa Morning Market, savour Hida beef sushi and gohei mochi, and hunt for limited‑edition Hida doll souvenirs.

A key highlight of the trip: guaranteed stay at Gero Onsen KUSAKABE ArmeriA, one of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs! Soak in the skin‑beautifying "Beauty Water", and enjoy a luxurious buffet featuring locally sourced Gifu ingredients at the hotel. During your free time, take a stroll along Gero Onsen Street, where stylish cafés and traditional shops intermingle. Be sure to try the seared Hida beef and shrimp sushi.

One trip covering snowscapes, old towns, a World Heritage Site, hot springs, crafts and limited‑edition illuminations! A dreamy winter moment exclusively available in 2027 — departing from Nagoya, book early so you don't miss the spectacular winter scenery of Gifu.