From Tokyo: Yunishigawa Hidden Village Customizable Tour
ID: GYG1500630-2308013
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Visit Yunishigawa in Tochigi, a mountain hot spring village said to be founded by samurai of the defeated Heike clan who hid here.
After the Heike clan lost the Genpei War in 1185, survivors fled into the mountains. Yunishigawa in Tochigi is one of the places they are said to have hidden, living quietly and cooking over open hearths.
The village: Heike no Sato is a group of thatched houses that tells the story, with the old hearth cooking and armour of the clan.
The hot spring: The village is a hot spring town in a deep valley. We stop for a foot bath or day bath.
Winter: From late January to February the village holds its Kamakura festival, with snow huts and candles by the river. In that season we time the day to see it at dusk.
This is a private tour. Only your group in the vehicle.
Highlights
- Discover a village founded by samurai in hiding
- See the thatched houses of Heike no Sato
- Enjoy hearth-cooked mountain food
- Relax in a hot spring in a deep valley
- Experience the winter snow-hut festival in season
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a private tour for your group only, up to 6 people. Your driver-guide speaks English, Hindi or Urdu. Pickup and drop-off at any address in central Tokyo (23 wards). Times are approximate and depend on traffic. Please wear comfortable walking shoes
INCLUDED
- Private air-conditioned van for your group only
- English, Hindi or Urdu speaking driver-guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your address in central Tokyo
- Fuel, expressway tolls and parking
- Bottled water
- Heike no Sato entry
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch and drinks unless listed
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities - never expected
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.
