From Nagoya: Snow Day in the Japan Alps & Shirakawago Nagoya (tour + rental snow wear)
ID: GYG1140317-O-1749451
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
1 days
Description
This 1-day tour combines the famous thatched roof village, Shirakawago, with a morning of fun in the snow of the Japan Alps! It is perfect for groups looking for winter fun and scenic locations.
This exciting one-day tour combines a visit to the famous thatched roof village, Shirakawago, with a morning of fun in the snow of the Japan Alps! Visit a highland farm, enjoy sledding or playing in a field of Japan's famous powder snow, and step inside the historic houses of Shirakawago. This tour is the perfect fit for families or groups looking for a balance of winter fun and idilic locations.
This tour will start at Nagoya Station at 9:00 A.M., where your guide will meet you in front of the Silver Clock tower near the Shinkansen Gates. You will have the opportunity to store your belongings on our tour bus if you feel the need.
Your guide will provide you with a brief history of the region and set the scene as we depart Nagoya JR Station via our private tour bus towards our first destination, a pastoral farm high in the Hirugano Highlands of the Japanese Alps. Before reaching the Hida Highlands, we will make a brief stop to stretch our legs and get fitted with any snow boots, snow pants, or winter jackets you have requested to rent for playing in the snow.
Located over 1000 meters above sea level, this picturesque pastoral farm offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and plenty of fresh snow to enjoy! Here you will have time to enjoy playing in the snow, feeding and petting the farm animals, or savouring a warm meal at the farm's restaurant.
Your guide will provide each group with a rental sled which you can use on the sledding hill. Additional sleds and other snow toys (snow tubes, snow ball makers, shovels, etc) will also be available for rental/purchase at your own expense.
The farm is also home to an assortment of horses, goats, sheep, alpacas, and more. You are welcome to feed the animals, sample locally made ice cream, shop for souvenirs, or just relax enjoy the wintery beauty of the Japanese Alps.
After lunch, we will make our way to Shirakawa-go.
Your guide will lead you through the rice paddies and quaint streets that make up this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have the opportunity to enter one of the famed thatched-roof houses where your guide will explain the architecture as well as the history (and drama) of life in Edo-era Shirakawa-go. Your guide will be on hand to take photos to make your friends and family back home jealous of your time in Japan.
You will also have some free time to explore at your own pace or sample some of the snacks that are sold along the main street.
From here, we will return to the Nagoya Station via our tour bus and say our goodbyes there.
Highlights
- Enjoy a morning of snow, sledding, and fun at a farm high in the Japan Alps.
- Tour a thatched-roof house at UNESCO World Heritage site Shirakawa-go.
- Relax as you are driven on our private tour bus from Nagoya.
- Taste premium wagyu beef or any number of local delicacies.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be dressed in warm, waterproof clothing and boots for snow activities. If required, clothing including snow jackets, snow pants, and snow boots can be rented if requested in advance. Please note that there is limited availability for snow outfits, so if you have waterproof, warm clothes fit for snow activities, please bring these with you on the day of the tour.
Snow play activities also require guests to be of reasonable fitness and mobility to enjoy. If you have concerns about your or a member of your group's ability to handle the conditions, please contact us to discuss prior to booking.
The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower near the Shinkansen gates inside Nagoya JR Station.
If you are arriving via Shinkansen, the clock tower should be located directly in front of you as you exit the gate.
If you are arriving via a JR line, please look for signs directing you towards the Taiko-Dori Gate. The silver clock is located inside the station just before the Taiko-Dori exit.
For those coming from outside the station, you will most likely be entering through the Sakura-Dori gate (the side with the gold clock). In this case, please walk straight through the station towards the Taiko-Dori Gate. The silver clock is located inside the station just before the Taiko-Dori exit.
You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign. We highly recommend arriving early as Nagoya station can be quite crowded.
INCLUDED
- Your choice of) English or Chinese speaking guide
- Transportation during the tour
- Entry fee into the pastoral farm village
- Entry fee into a thatched roof house in Shirakawa-go
- One snow sled per group to use for 1 hr of sledding
- Snow gear including winter jacket, snow pants, snow boots (if requested)*
- Please note that due to limited supplies, we not be able to guarantee availability and sizing of snow gear.
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Additional snow equipment/activities
- Accommodation
- Transportation to/from Nagoya Station before/after the tour
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
