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【10% OFF】2-Day Kanazawa & Shirakawa-go Tour with 8-Course Crab Dinner from Osaka

Experience a soothing 2-day trip from Osaka to the picturesque Hokuriku area. Savor a lavish 8-course crab meal that includes snow crab and around two whole crabs, relax at a traditional ryokan with an outdoor bath and hinoki cypress bath, and discover the delightful attractions of Omicho Market, Higashi Chaya District, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, and the historic town of Takayama.

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Indulge in an exquisite 8-course crab feast featuring snow crab, which is roughly equivalent to two whole crabs!

Dinner Menu

  • Aperitif: Original Plum Wine
  • Sashimi: Crab Sashimi & Three Kinds of Seasonal Fish
  • Grilled Dish: Grilled Snow Crab
  • Hot Pot: Snow Crab Hot Pot
  • Noodles: Soba with Snow Crab
  • Hot Dish: Original Crab Gratin
  • Steamed Dish: Steamed Egg Custard with Crab
  • Vinegared Dish: Whole Snow Crab
  • Rice: Crab Cooked Rice
  • Soup: Wakame Seaweed & Green Onion
  • Pickles: Assorted Pickles
  • Dessert: Seasonal Fruits

*Menu items may vary based on the ingredients available on the day.*

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go at your leisure for around 120 minutes, immersed in a stunning winter scenery.

  • With nearly 100 traditional Gassho-style houses still in existence, Ogimachi Village is rich with intriguing sights to explore.
  • Take your time to enjoy this UNESCO World Heritage Site and absorb its striking landscapes at your own pace.

Wander through the Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa, celebrated for its well-preserved traditional streetscapes.

  • This picturesque area boasts beautifully maintained traditional streets filled with sweet shops, machiya cafés, and a variety of local boutiques.
  • Have the freedom to explore the district at your own pace and savor delightful treats from the shops you encounter.

Spend 90 minutes freely exploring the delightful historic streets of Hida Takayama.

  • Discover Hida Takayama’s iconic historic streets, where stylish shops, local breweries offering complimentary sake tastings, and charming sights await you.
  • Enjoy your free time to wander and uncover the area's hidden gems at your leisure.

Relax at Iwai no Yado located in the Yamanaka Onsen hot spring area.

  • Yamanaka Onsen is recognized as one of Japan’s three famed hot spring resorts, celebrated by the esteemed haiku poet Matsuo Basho.
  • Experience its renowned healing waters through various baths, including an infrared reclining bath, medicinal bath, kamaburo bath, waterfall shower, open-air bath, and private bath.

*Men’s and women’s baths alternate daily, thus the types of available baths may differ from day to day.*

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): Breakfast x 1, Dinner x 1
  • 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 is accountable for handling your travel arrangements at the sales office. Should you have any questions 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 ensure you read and comprehend the Terms and Conditions listed below.

Highlights

  • Savor an 8-course meal centered around snow crab, which is roughly the equivalent of two entire crabs!
  • Visit the snow-blanketed UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go for around 120 minutes.
  • Wander through the famous Omicho Market located in Kanazawa.
  • Discover the historic Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa, celebrated for its traditional ambiance.
  • Relish about 90 minutes of leisure time in the quaint historic streets of Hida Takayama.
  • Experience accommodation at Iwai no Yado in the Yamanaka Onsen hot spring region.

Itinerary

  • Umeda (Meet at 7:45 AM, Depart at 8:00 AM)
  • Kanazawa Omicho Market (Stroll through Japan's most famous market, known as the kitchen of the Hokuriku region, and enjoy a leisurely lunch / Approx. 90 minutes)
  • Higashi Chaya District (Stroll through Kanazawa's iconic tourist spot, where traditional streetscapes remain! / Approx. 60 minutes)
  • Yamanaka Onsen / Oiwai no Yado (Scheduled arrival: approx. 16:30–17:00) *Relax and unwind in the open-air bath, cypress bath, and more! *For dinner, enjoy a full-course meal featuring eight types of crab dishes, including a whole snow crab!
  • Yamanaka Onsen (Depart: 8:00–8:30)
  • Shirakawa-go (Free time to explore the World Heritage Gassho Village and have lunch at your leisure / Approx. 120 minutes)
  • Takayama City (Free time to explore Takayama, Little Kyoto, with a map in hand! / Approx. 90 minutes)
  • Umeda (Around 7:50 PM)

Price Details

Included

  • Air-conditioned bus
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Admission fee
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

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. For fruit-picking tours, please note that fruit is to be consumed only on the farm. Bringing it home in your own bag is strictly prohibited.

21. 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 tour plan is designed exclusively for overseas travelers and is not valid for Japanese residents.
  • 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.
  • Omicho Market has approximately 180 shops, and closing days vary by store. Around 60% of shops are open on Sundays, 50% on public holidays, and around 20% on Wednesdays. Shopping is still available even on days when many shops are closed.
  • Please note that snow scenery may not be visible depending on weather conditions.
  • The meal contents, including the snow crab full-course dinner, may change depending on ingredient availability.

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