Top Activities on the Ground in Takayama

Explore the rural and historic town of Hida on a small-group e-bike tour. Pedal around the village with ease on your electric bike and enjoy the passing views of the Japanese countryside. Learn about the history, culture, and daily life of residents in Hida and sit down to a delectable lunch at a local restaurant to complete your rural tour.

Spend time outdoors and explore the rural wonders of Hida—without the worry of getting lost—with this guided half-day tour. Led by an English-speaking guide, ride an e-bike through the Japanese countryside and discover off-the-beaten-path sites that you likely wouldn’t find alone. Along the way, hear stories about local life as you pedal past magnificent nature spots, such as forests, rivers, and rice fields.

Adventure seekers—this is the tour for you! Admire Japan’s amazing scenery and take part in an exhilarating activity at the same time. You won’t have to worry about purchasing gear in advance, as all equipment rental is included. A guide will accompany you teach you about the Japanese mountaineering and river trekking activity known as shower climbing. You’ll also enjoy taking part in canyoning, and conveniently, a tasty lunch is included.

Go for an otherworldly nature experience on this private tour. No matter to which spot your customized tour leads, you’ll follow your guide deep into the snow-covered forest, experiencing the Japanese art of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. Before you know it, a tower of blue ice stands before you. Soak in the scene, feel Japan's ethereal side, and find yourself one with Mother Nature.

Explore the magnificent scenery of Hida by going on this premium day tour. Traveling on an e-bike requires less effort, so you’ll tackle the hills with ease, and save tired legs. Discover scenic rural sights that you likely wouldn’t find alone, and enjoy visiting a local farm to get ingredients for a traditional Kaiseki multi-course lunch.

If you’re interested in learning how sake is made, this is the tour for you. A guide meets you at the station and take you to the brewery, so you won’t have to worry about getting lost. Visit the historic Tenryo Sake Brewery, which is one of the oldest sake breweries in Hida region. A sake brewer shows you the step-by-step process of making sake. A highlight is being able to taste different sakes, and conveniently, tastings are included.

We carry out while considering safety by wearing a special wet suit and life jacket from above the swimwear. Please contact us for sales / rental of swimsuit. Let's enjoy the great nature of Takayama!

This is an e-bike tour along and across the four rivers in Hida-Osaka. The tour will connect you with the authentic nature of Japan. Many things you see in this town are related to the volcanic activities of Mother mountain, Mt. Ontake, and you will learn how the land of Hida-Osaka was formed after the eruption of the volcano 54,000 years ago. Of course, a visit to Gandate Park, the symbolic park of the town, is also included in this tour. You will walk in Gandate Park under the trees and along the waterfall for half an hour where is the best location for forest bathing (shinrin-yoku). A 30-minute train ride from both Takayama and Gero, Hida-Osaka is a great place to get to know the Japanese land over lava flow, to feel the nature, to appreciate the gift from the natural habitat, and to experience the tranquility of wind and flowing river water. While you bike along the rivers, your guide will explain how people in Hida-Osaka have long lived in harmony with nature.

Hida-Osaka spreads at the west foot of the active volcano, Mt. Ontake, and is known as the town of waterfalls for embracing 216 waterfalls higher than 5 meters (16 feet) in their land due to its geographical history. Gandate Park where the tour takes place is the symbolic site to learn about the history of the volcanic activities of Mt. Ontake 54,000 years ago. On this tour, you'll feel the power of the earth, and at the same time, you will learn how people in Hida-Osaka has lived with the gift of nature. It's the best choice for those who want to enjoy a day out in the field and take a deep breath while forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) . Hida-Osaka is situated 40 minutes south from Takayama, and 40 minutes north from Gero either by train or bus or car. It's the best choice for those who are looking for the off-the-beaten path experience in Japan.

It’s a fun activity that includes walking, lying down, running up and down and sliding on the field of snow! What fun to run around in the field of snow! What fun to go downhill on a sleigh! How breath-taking to take in the scenery of the Northern Japanese Alps and Mt. Ontake! How extraordinary to have a hot drink out in the snow field! Anything you do here will turn out special! Hida-Osaka is situated 40 minutes south from Takayama, and 40 minutes north from Gero either by train or bus or car. It's the best choice for those who are looking for the off-the-beaten path experience in Japan.