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Chisun Grand Takayama

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Hotel overview

Staying in a traditional ryokan inn and sleeping on a futon isn't everyone's cup of tea - but it would be a shame to skip Takayama for that reason!  The Chisun Grand is a comfortable and more conventional option, not too far from the train station and still only 10-minutes' walk from Takayama Jinya and the charms of the Old Town.

Tastefully decorated rooms are decked out in neutral colours and have everything you would need for a few nights' stay - including a coffee machine, kettle and mini-fridge.  The lower priced rooms are a little cosy, but the deluxe options give plenty enough space for a hotel that you will spend minimal time in.  Guests can benefit from the rejuvenating water in the onsite spa and sauna, great in the winter months or after a heavy day of exploring the region.  Breakfast is a real treat - varied, plentiful and offering both Japanese and Western dishes.  The same restaurant-cafe also serves dinner and acts as an evening bar, though there are plentiful better choices around Takayama - if you're not too tired to head out instead.

 

 

 

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Hida Countryside Cycling

Only 15-minutes by train from the busy-by-comparison Takayama, is the slow-paced and picturesque town of Hida-Furakawa.  Immerse yourself in the rural routine of this community by hopping on a bike and exploring the quaint streets and verdant fields. Gently pedal your way along the Seto River where fisherman sit patiently, enjoy the panorama of rice fields and alpine peaks, and take stops in the small villages that are scattered across the landscape.  Your guide will lead you and the group around the stunning countryside this morning, providing you with equipment and a quick safety demonstration, and will loop you back to the train station in time to return to Takayama for some lunch.

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Kamikochi - Alpine Splendour (Full Day)

One of Japan's most breathtakingly scenic regions, Kamikochi is only open for half the year - between the last frosts of spring, and the turning of the leaves in autumn.  Mirrored lakes, alpine flora - and the occasional monkey - are here to greet those who make the trip by public bus or taxi (as private cars are not permitted).  This limited accessibility keeps the area unspoiled - though, understandably, it's a popular place to visit during summer holidays or on weekends when the weather is fine. Kamikochi makes a great full day escape from either Takayama or Matsumoto - though we would recommend a very early start for a chance to see the morning mist rolling off Taisho Pond.  The journey is impossibly beautiful, with roads winding through valleys dotted with cute farmhouses.  This pleasant trip will require a quick change of buses in each direction, but is otherwise pretty painless. Upon arrival, decide between a few circular hikes - all easy to accomplish for even the moderately fit - that will guarantee you wonderful forest views against a backdrop of towering peaks.  Anyone looking to stay in the region overnight will have a few places to choose from - some simple Western-style hotels, but some charming Japanese inns also.  Waking up here to the fresh mountain air is an extraordinary experience, and whether you're escaping the summer humidity for clear blue skies, or catching the fall colours creep across the treetops, this is sure to be a spectacle to remember.

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Good Morning, Takayama!

Get to know the charming town of Takayama on this morning meander through the well-preserved Old Town. The morning markets are the best places to try Hida specialities such as mochi (glutinous rice cakes), savoury soya-based miso paste, and plenty of homemade sweets and treats.  Within the heart of the historical streets you will find a number of sake breweries, some of which have been creating delicious rice wine for hundreds of years.  Learn more about the process involved to create this quintessentially Japanese drink, and try a few tipples to find your own personal favourite.

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Scenic Shirakawago (Full Day)

The picturesque villages of Shirakawago look like they have been sketched up by artists, equally beautiful in any season. During the winter months, a blanket of snow on the thatched-roof houses mimic the surrounding peaks in a truly magical way.  These farmhouses employ a design known as gassho-zukuri ('hands-in-prayer') to construct their steep roofs - allowing them to withstand the heavy snowfall each year, and improbably made without a single nail.  Ogimachi is the largest and most famous of these iconic mountain villages, a photogenic cluster of historical buildings - beautiful throughout the year: against the blue skies of summer, the blazing autumn reds and oranges, or surrounded by the verdant fields and flowers of spring. You can stop here as part of the bus journey between Takayama and Kanazawa, or as a specific day trip from either one.  Whether you stay for a few hours, or for the full day, you are sure to find the charming, bucolic scenery a highlight of your time in Japan.  To get a more in depth experience we can arrange a full day with a private driver, allowing you to see more of the region.  Head also to the village of Gokayama, learn to make traditional washi paper, and enjoy a warming cup of tea in one of the iconic farmhouses.

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