【10% OFF】2-Day Bus Tour from Osaka: Kamikochi, Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama with Okuhida Onsen

This relaxing 2-day bus tour takes you to some of Japan’s most breathtaking alpine destinations.

Discover Kamikochi, a stunning highland valley situated at approximately 1,500 meters above sea level. You will have around 3 hours of leisure time to explore nature-filled locations like Taisho Pond, Kappa Bridge, and Myojin Pond. Choose your starting point for your walk—either the scenic Taisho Pond, renowned for its beautiful reflections, or the Kamikochi Bus Terminal, a convenient hub featuring shops and cafes.

Next, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, where you’ll have 90 minutes for independent exploration of the traditional gassho-style farmhouses in Ogimachi Village. Alternatively, you can visit the Gassho-zukuri Minkaen open-air museum (additional fee), where meticulously preserved traditional houses can be found.

Enjoy some free time in Hida Takayama, a well-known spot celebrated for its wonderfully maintained old town. Wander through historic streets lined with local shops, sake breweries offering complimentary tastings, and street food such as mitarashi dango and Hida beef sushi.

Spend the night at the renowned Okada Ryokan in Okuhida Onsen. Unwind in spacious indoor baths and open-air hot springs set against a mountainous backdrop, famous for their clear night skies. Dinner features a meticulously crafted Japanese kaiseki course that includes Hida beef.

Information about Tour

• Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to Ishikawa, Gifu
• Number of days of travel: 2 days
• Means of transportation: Bus
• Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent
• Meal(s): 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: 20
• Number of GUIDE: 1

Tour Operator Information

• Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
• Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
• Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
• Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
• Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Contact Information

• Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
• Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
• Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444
• Opening hour: 10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama

The Tour Operations Manager oversees transactions related to your travel at the sales office, managing your travel arrangements. If you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the information provided by the staff about this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the aforementioned Tour Operations Manager.

Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below.

• Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours
• Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract

Highlights

• Three hours to explore Kamikochi, situated at an elevation of 1500m
• Select your drop-off location: Taisho Pond or Kamikochi Bus Terminal
• See the famous Kappa Bridge, offering breathtaking views of the Hotaka Mountains
• Enjoy 90 minutes of leisure time in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go village
• Wander through the quaint historic streets of Hida Takayama
• Experience a stay at a traditional ryokan in Okuhida Onsen (Okada Ryokan)
• Savor a Japanese kaiseki dinner that features premium Hida beef
• Unwind in open-air hot springs beneath a starry sky

Itinerary

• Depart from Umeda (Meeting 7:45 / Departure 8:00)
• Shirakawa-go (Free walk & lunch / approx. 90 min)
• Okuhida Onsen – Okada Ryokan - Early check-in around 16:30 - Enjoy Hida beef kaiseki dinner - Relax in open-air hot springs under the stars
• Hotel departure
• Kamikochi (Free exploration / approx. 3 hours)
• Takayama Festival Forest (Free lunch / approx. 50 min)
• Hida Takayama (Free walk / approx. 90 min)
• Return to Umeda

Price Details

Included

• Accommodation
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Japanese guide
• Air-conditioned bus

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

Important Notes During Bus Tour

1. Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.

2. Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.

3. As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.

4. Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.

5. Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.

6. Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.

7. Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees.

8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.

9. Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.

10. Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.

11. Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.

12. Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.

13. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.

14. Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.

15. The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.

16. Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.

17. Manage your valuable belongings yourself.

18. After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.

19. Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.

20. If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.

Purchase Notice

• This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
• This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
• If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
• Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
• Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus.
• The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
• The Iya Kazurabashi bridge crossing fee is not included and must be paid by guests.
• If the boat is canceled due to weather or other conditions, the equivalent boarding fee will be refunded.

Cooperation: Gifu Prefecture Tourism Federation

• Due to a road closure on National Route 158 in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture caused by a landslide, the tour will take a detour route. As a result, arrival at the hotel and return time to Umeda may be delayed by approximately 30–40 minutes. Thank you for your understanding.
• Note 1: Based on customer surveys from participants of our tours between December 2024 and January 2026 (Okada Ryokan course; approx. 7,800 participants).
• For groups with an odd number of participants, bus seating may be shared.

Please note that stay durations may be shortened or arrival times delayed due to traffic conditions.

• The order of the itinerary may be subject to change.
• The walking path between Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge in Kamikochi may be closed. In such cases, drop-off at Taisho Pond will not be available.
• Lunch on Day 1 is not included. Please enjoy your meal at a service area (SA) along the way or at Shirakawa-go.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 21 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee