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Discover Traditional Life in Hida area 6days Onsen Vacation Japan Alps to Japan sea Short Trip from Takayama	Discover Traditional Life in Hida area 6days
	If you like to touch the Japanese life dating back to the olden times, we reccommned this itinerary. You will see a beautiful nostalgic landscape of Minka (old folk houses) dotted in vast rice fields and you may have a chance to talk to locals by staying small village or joining the cycling tour.


	Highlights:
	Okuhida: one of the most remarkable Onsen (hot spring) villages. You can enjoy open-air bath while listening to the murmur of the river. Stay in one of the best Ryokan in the area. Hida Satoyama Cycling: Casual bike ride through the Japanese countryside, Satoyama, and meet locals A small local village stay: You can experience making Tofu which is known as healthy diet in the world. Shirakawa-go/Gokayama : You will be inspired by traditional wooden architectures “Gassho-zukuri” only exist in this snowy area.


	Day 1	Travel from Tokyo to Okuhida Onsen
		Travel to Okuhida Onsen from Tokyo Okuhida Onsen-go area is situated at the base of the Japan Alps, the onsen here have some of the most dramatic settings you will find anywhere. Stay in modern Japanese Ryokan and enjoy dinner set by irori fireplace.
	Day 2	Enjoy Takayama
		Enjoy morning bath and go to Takayama. Hida Takayama in the northern part of Gifu Prefecture is a castle town surrended by mountains. Takayama is best known for its carpenters, who worked on the imperial palace in Kyoto and on many of the temples in Nara. Like a few cities, Takayama has retained is full atmosphere of the Edo period thanks to its preserved old districts, temples, shrines, antique shops and sake breweries.
	Day 3	Cycling through the countryside
		The 3-hour bike trail will give you the exposure to the country life in Hida. Get off the regular tourist route and try out our special trails! Cycling details: go to Hida Satoyama Cycling
	Day 4	Small village stay and cooking class
		Visit the beautiful small village surrounded by mountains where people maintain the traditional Japanese life for ages. You can try local dish cooking such as Tofu,Soba and Hoba-sushi. Stay in the renovated Minka (Traditional folk house) and enjoy the remote atmosphere.
	Day 5	Shirakawa-go /Gokayama Stay
		Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are the only places in Japan to enjoy traditional masterpieces called Gassho-zukuri houses. Several thatched-roof buildings in the Village are open to the public.
	Day 6	Travel to your next destination
		Enjoy morning walk and keep traveling to your next destinations like Kanazawa, Kyoto or back to Tokyo.


		This itinerary is an example to give you an idea of your journey. Please let us know your interests and preferences for your trip, (e.g. theme of the trip, place to visit, things to do, number of days), and we'll send you a proposal of your unforgettable trip in Japan.