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		We mainly offer the trip in the greater Hida area in central Japan, which containsHida area, Nagano, Kanazawa and Noto Peninsula. SInce we are based in Hida area, we put travelers in touch with the local population for an authentic feel of Japanese hospitality here.


			Hida Area (Gifu) Hida is the beautiful region surrounded by Hida mountains　(Northern Japanese Alps) and Mt.Haku. Hida is known for TAKUMI(skillful woodworkers) and you will see Machiya (traditional townhouses) and Minka(traditional folk houses) build by them. The famous Gassho-zukuri architecture is one of the Minka architecture in this area which is declared a World Heritage site. Once getting off the town, you will see a beautiful countryside landscape with old farm houses dotted in vast rice fields. You can enjoy hiking and cycling in rural villages, climbing one of the Japan's highest mountains. See sample itinerary in Hida

			Kanazawa & Noto (Ishikawa) Experienced travelers like you of course recognize Kanazawa is one of the highlights of Japan visit, but there are few traveler head for beyond Kanazawa. It is true that travelling on Noto is not that easy since its north-south stretched peninsula where there are few public transportation, but if you really want to touch the real life of coastal rural village, Not is a place to visit. Not only well known lacquer ware, Wajima nuri, but also beautiful hundreds of rice terrace and traditional salt producing industry will wait for you.

			Nagano There are many enjoyable places to go in Nagano. Togakushi: The moutainous forested area is known as a pilgrimage site since ancient times. The trails to the shrines are nice to walk and there are many Shukubos.(temple lodging) to stay. Yudanaka: This small Onsen village is known for Japanese macaques who take Onsen bath. Especially in winter, this area is covered by snow, and you will see "snow monkeys" which covers the front cover of National Geographic magazine. Matsumoto: Matsumoto is the 2nd largest city in Nagano and was the castle town. Matsumoto-Jo (castle) is Japan's oldest wooden castle and there are many pretty Mingei (fork art) shops around the city.



		These are some of our reccommended destinations. We can offer variety of destinations meeting your expectations.