On this tour, we'll learn about Japanese rural life by visiting the historic village of Shirakawago and enjoy the hot springs of Hirayu Onsen.
Shirakawago and Hirayu Onsen Tour
At the agreed time, we'll meet at the Shirakawago bus station, where we'll take a public bus to start this tour of rural life in Japan.
First, we'll tour the village of Shirakawago to learn about its history. Did you know that this place is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site? Houses with triangular roofs made of straw, ponds, rice fields... it's magical!
Then, we'll visit the Wada family home, where we'll see what a typical Japanese home looks like. We'll also come across different tools related to sericulture. Our guide will tell us all sorts of interesting facts about everything we find!
Afterwards, we'll return to the bus and head to Hirayu Onsen, the thermal village in the Japanese Alps. After an hour and a half's journey, we'll be able to enjoy a dip in the thermal pools. Here, soaking in these pools is part of a purification ritual.
With our bodies relaxed, we'll take a walk to discover another of the charms of the area: the Hirayu Waterfalls. During the trek, we'll be surrounded by the tranquility of nature and its incredible beauty.
Finally, we'll take you Takayma station and say our goodbyes after 8 hours of touring.
