[2025 Takayama ] Travel Guide for Hirayu Onsen Ski Area (Updated Apr)

A spring trip to Japan, with unforgettable charm! Savor the delicious Hida beef and relax in the milky-white hot springs surrounded by snow. Travel through the sea of clouds, enjoy the beautiful snow scenery, and visit the fairytale world of Shirakawa-go, a place straight out of a Studio Ghibli film. Start your fantastic 6-day journey now! -- Japan, located in East Asia, 🗾is known as the Land of the Rising Sun. With a rich history and unique regional styles, 🏛️it offers both the charm of the ancient capital Kyoto and the bustling metropolis of Tokyo. Often called the land of cherry blossoms, spring is the ideal season to admire them! -- 🗺️Itinerary: DAY 1: Arrive at Chubu Centrair International Airport, Nagoya—Take the JR Line to Nakatsugawa City 🛫Fly to Nagoya. After arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport. Take the JR Line to Nakatsugawa City and get ready for an amazing journey! DAY 2: In-depth tour of Magome-juku 🏞️In Magome-juku, experience the ancient streets and historical buildings, as if traveling back in time. DAY 3: Explore Narai-juku 🏡The ancient charm and unique architecture of Narai-juku are captivating; every step is like a beautiful painting. DAY 4: Matsumoto Castle—Joyama Park—Hirayu Onsen Ski Resort 🏯🎠⛄Visit the historic Matsumoto Castle, relax at Joyama Park, and finally, experience the comfort of soaking in the milky-white hot springs surrounded by snow, enjoying the snowy scenery through the sea of clouds. DAY 5: Shinhotaka Ropeway—Shinhotaka Onsen—Takayama Old Town (Sanmachi Suji District)—Takayama Jinya 🚡🏞️🛍️Take the Shinhotaka Ropeway to admire the magnificent mountain scenery, relax in the hot springs at Shinhotaka Onsen, stroll through the ancient streets of Takayama Old Town (Sanmachi Suji District), and finally, visit Takayama Jinya to learn about its history. DAY 6：Shirakawa-go—Gassho-style Farmhouse 🏞️🏡Come to Shirakawa-go, a place that looks like a Studio Ghibli fairytale world, admire the unique Gassho-style architecture, visit this World Heritage Site, and experience the beautiful scenery where humans and nature coexist in harmony. -- Tips: - Must-try food🍴: When you come to Japan, you definitely can't miss Hida beef! The meat is tender, juicy, and incredibly delicious. - March weather🌸: March in Japan is the cherry blossom season. The weather is mild and comfortable, but remember to bring an umbrella, as spring rain is common. - Souvenir prices💸: Compare prices at several stores when buying souvenirs, as some smaller shops may offer better deals. - Airport transportation🚌: From the airport to the city, you can choose the bus or subway, which is convenient, fast, and affordable. -- Group tours in Japan are easy and enjoyable, offering a one-stop experience of Japanese customs and culture. Don't miss out! Follow me to discover more wonderful moments of traveling in Japan!

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This time in Hirayu this place will stay for two days, so arrange one of the trip is skiing ⛷️ This ski resort is very close to Hirayu Onsen Bus Terminal, walk over about ten minutes, very convenient ☃️ Since it was the first time to ski, so I hired an instructor, the instructor is very professional, grew up in Pingyu, has skied since childhood, and his English is very fluent, communication is no problem, later talked to him to find that he graduated from Waseda University😹 not only skiing, studying is super strong! All the staff were friendly and it was a great experience☺️ #alpine #japan #nagoya #skiing #hirayu