Hida: Snow Playground & Illuminated Gassho Village Day Trip
ID: GYG1114768-1711598
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Spend a day in Hida: morning snow play at Bokka-no-Sato, then wander the historic gassho houses as they glow at dusk. Family-friendly, winter-only tour.
Discover two contrasting winter moods of Hida in a single day. Begin with relaxed, family-oriented snow play at Bokka-no-Sato — ideal for kids and first-timers to enjoy sledding and light snow activities. After lunch we head to Hida Folk Village, a beautifully preserved open-air museum showcasing gassho-zukuri farmhouses. During the winter illumination period these steep-thatched roofs are lit at dusk, turning the village into a memorable photo scene. This shared coach tour departs from Nagoya, includes entrance to both venues, and runs only during the winter season (Dec 20, 2025 — Feb 28, 2026).
Highlights
- Morning family snow zone at Bokka-no-Sato with casual sledding
- Visit to Hida Folk Village with access to traditional gassho-style homes.
- Evening illumination of the gassho cluster — exceptional for night photography.
- Multilingual staff: Chinese, English, Japanese.
- Clean Japanese green license vehicles for comfortable travel from Nagoya.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Please abide by the meeting time and go to the meeting location.
2. Seats cannot be assigned. In addition, if the number of participants is an odd number, they may sit with other guests.
3. Depending on road traffic and weather conditions, the itinerary may be changed or shortened.
4. No compensation will be given for unavoidable itinerary changes, shortening, delays, etc. in the tourism management business, please understand.
5. The time for visiting various attractions may change depending on road conditions and other reasons along the way.
6.Winter tours may be suspended depending on weather and snow conditions.
7.Only children can play in the snow, and professional skiing is not allowed. Professional ski equipment and snowboards (iron and aluminum products) are not allowed.
8.Winter craft workshops and some other facilities are closed.
9.It is recommended to wear waterproof snow suits and pants, as well as waterproof and non-slip snow boots, which can be purchased in the park.
Meeting point: Silver Clock
Meeting point address: 1-chōme-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002日本
Google Maps navigation link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hH7fD3YK36bNM1Y17
(In front of Nagoya Station (In front of Nagoya Station (Nagoya West Exit, ,opposite BIC CAMERA)
The tour guide raised the flag: EASY GO
The tour guide will hold up the EASY GO sign and wait for the guests. After checking the names, the tour guide will lead them on to the bus.
INCLUDED
- Admission to Bokka-no-Sato snow area.
- Entrance to Hida Folk Village illumination session.
- Round-trip shared coach transfer from the meeting point.
- On-site assistance in Chinese / English / Japanese.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and beverages.
- Optional snow activity fees (sled rental, snow tube, snowmobile-style rides).
- Hotel pickup or private transfers.
- Other personal expenses.
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.
