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3days 2nights; Villages to Sacred Peaks
Takayama, Matsumoto
3 days and 2 nights
One-room rental or old private house inns,
Norikura Hakuunso, Matsumoto Jujo, etc.
2~6 persons
Please contact us for the details.
Takayama, Matsumoto
3 days and 2 nights
One-room rental or old private house inns,
Norikura Hakuunso, Matsumoto Jujo, etc.
2~6 persons
Please contact us for the details.
News
- 7/14/2025 2025/09/20 Sales period Possible Implementation period ~2025/10/10
- 9/30/2025 This year's tour is over. We are now accepting bookings for the 2026 tour.
Tour information
This 3-day/2-night mountain sightseeing tour traces the origins of the Japanese people along one of the "Kita Alps Traverse Routes" starting from Takayama, a village in the northern region of the Japan Alps, Chubu-Sangaku National Park, also called the roof of Japan, through a series of villages and mountains to Matsumoto, a village on the other side of the mountains, crossing the 3000m peaks in the back. The tour will take you to the "Kita Alps Traverse Route," a 3-day/2-night mountain sightseeing tour to relive the origins of Japan.
*Include Licensed Guide Interpreter services.
Tour information
- Day 1
After strolling through the historic streets of Takayama, enjoy a guided visit and hands-on experience with traditional crafts. This will offer a deeper understanding of the relationship between Takayama’s people, their culture, and the use of wood in daily life. In the evening, savor Shojin-ryori (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) at the renowned Kakusho restaurant. Accommodation will be at a private townhouse in the city or a renovated traditional farmhouse in the countryside.
Day 2
Begin the day with a spiritual purification experience at Senko-ji Temple, nestled in the satoyama (rural foothills), before heading to Mount Norikura. You will take part in meditation and a traditional kaji-kito (blessing ritual). After enjoying a bento lunch at the temple, travel by car to Tatamidaira, the highest point accessible by road in Japan. Stay overnight at Hakusanso, a mountain lodge located at Tatamidaira. In the evening, listen to stories about the history of Mount Norikura from the lodge manager, followed by a stargazing walk under the night sky.
Day 3
Before dawn, if the weather is favorable, take a sunrise hike. Continue to the summit of Kengamine on Mount Norikura, with opportunities along the way to observe the elusive raicho (rock ptarmigan). In the afternoon, descend from Tatamidaira to Matsumoto by car, stopping at Azusa Suijin Shrine, which honors the sacred waters of Norikura.
Afterward, visit a local sake brewery and learn about sake-making that uses water sourced from the Northern Alps, offering a deeper appreciation of the connection between people and nature in Matsumoto.
The journey concludes with a visit to Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s most beautiful original castles. The tour ends at Matsumoto Station.
Tour cost
Please contact us for the details.
Accommodation for 2 nights
Meals:
Day 1: Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: Breakfast and lunch
Transportation during the tour (taxi and public transportation)
Activity experience fees (including donations), including:
Day 1: Traditional craft visit and hands-on experience
Day 2: Meditation and blessing ritual at Senko-ji Temple
Day 3: Guided hike on Mt. Norikura and sake brewery visit
Full-time guide fee for 3 days, including local activity guide fees
Not Included:
Transportation to the meeting point and from the final drop-off location
Meals before the official start time and after the tour ends
Any individually purchased food and beverages (e.g., snacks, drinks)
Personal purchases such as souvenirs
Personal equipment or rental gear needed during the tour
Tour Details
This machiya villa is located in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. The inn is a renovated old machiya,
You can enjoy meals such as rice balls and miso soup made with Hida ingredients while feeling the murmuring of the Enako River.
You can enjoy meals such as rice balls and miso soup made with Hida ingredients while feeling the murmuring of the Enako River. The "Tokimeki" is collected from traveling around the world,
The space is a fusion of "Tokimeki" collected from travels around the world and the unique atmosphere of a machiya, allowing you to experience a stay as if you were living in Takayama.
It was built as a Buddhist temple by Prince Shinnyo about 1,200 years ago and is also known as the "Temple of Enku Buddha,
It is also known as the "Temple of Enku Buddha" and many Buddhist statues by Enku are dedicated to the temple. In the precincts of the temple, there is the Enku-butsu Temple Treasure House, where you can see a statue of Tsuina on both sides of the temple, and a 1200 year-old tree designated as a national natural monument,
The temple is also home to the Enkubutsuji Treasure House, where you can see the double-sided Tsuina statue, the "Five Cedar Trees," designated as a national natural treasure, which are over 1200 years old, and the 88 pilgrimage paths
There are 88 pilgrimage routes spreading over the entire mountain.
Located on Norikura-dake Tatamidaira at an elevation of approximately 2,700 meters, this mountain lodge offers comfortable accommodations.
It features a large bath with a wooden tub, a terrace overlooking Tsurugaike Pond, and a location where you can enjoy abundant alpine flora and starry skies.
Guests can enjoy ryokan-like quality meals, facilities, and Hida woodwork.
The possibility of seeing grouse and an ideal environment for stargazing are also attractive.
Number of applicants
2~6 persons
Cancellation Charges
・32 days or more before 10,000 yen per person as an arrangement fee
・31 days to 16 days prior to arrival: 30%.
・15 days to 2 days prior to arrival 50%.
・1 day prior 70% ・・・ 100% on the day of booking.
・100% on the day of the tour.
Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Precautions and Conditions of Participation
・This tour is not open to participants under the age of 18.
・Due to the high altitude (around 3,000 meters), those with heart conditions or related health concerns are not eligible to join.
・Please note that access to the mountain may be restricted due to weather conditions. Even if access is possible, the schedule may be significantly altered.
・We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions, so please inform us in advance.
・As this tour includes overnight stays and hiking at high altitudes (close to 3,000 meters), appropriate clothing, gear, and footwear are required.
(Gear requirements vary by season—for August, please consult with us for details.)
Examples of required gear includes:
・Trekking shoes
・Waterproof rain jacket and pants
・Fleece or lightweight down jacket
・Gloves and warm hat
・Spring/autumn outdoor wear (top and bottom)
・Headlamp or flashlight
*Please note: Participants wearing only a T-shirt, shorts, or sneakers will not be allowed to join the tour.
Access / Map
Meeting place
Meet at JR Takayama Station at 9:00 a.m.
Drop-off point
JR Matsumoto Station, 17:00 approx.