Discover Central Japan\u2019s mountainous interior, where traditional Japanese culture and panoramic scenery is at its most extraordinary. Your journey starts at Nagano before you continue into the castle town of Matsumoto, where depending on the season, you can enjoy light hiking or snowshoeing along the trails of Nakasendo, Kamikochi or Norikura-Kogen. Hop on a rickshaw tour of Takayama and visit its often-overlooked quieter sister at Hida Furukawa, before continuing into the rural farmhouses of Shirakawa-go or Gokayama. Finally, conclude your journey in Kanazawa, where you will get acquainted with Nagamachi Samurai district and enjoy a tea with Geisha entertainment, amongst other time-honoured cultural experiences of Japan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Please note that all prices provided are indicative and may be adjusted based on your travel dates, party size, and any specific requirements you may have.<\/em><\/p>\n","intriq_inquire_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/contact-us\/","itinerary_banner":[{"width":150,"height":150,"file":"2026\/04\/aomori-hero-1.jpg","filesize":180267,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"aomori-hero-1-300x115.jpg","width":300,"height":115,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":12870,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aomori-hero-1-300x115.jpg"},"large":{"file":"aomori-hero-1-1024x392.jpg","width":1024,"height":392,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":118391,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aomori-hero-1-1024x392.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"file":"aomori-hero-1-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":9636,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aomori-hero-1-150x150.jpg"},"medium_large":{"file":"aomori-hero-1-768x294.jpg","width":768,"height":294,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":66947,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aomori-hero-1-768x294.jpg"},"1536x1536":{"file":"aomori-hero-1-1536x588.jpg","width":1536,"height":588,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":251242,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aomori-hero-1-1536x588.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]},"ID":"10611","name":"aomori-hero-1.jpg","path":"\/var\/www\/html\/intriq\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aomori-hero-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aomori-hero-1-150x150.jpg","full_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aomori-hero-1.jpg","title":"aomori-hero","caption":"","description":"","alt":"","srcset":false}],"start_date":"","end_date":"","duration_days":"8","duration_nights":"7","pricing_options":[{"price_label":"Price From","price_currency":"HKD","price_amount":"45980","price_unit":"Per Person"}],"promotions_grp":[],"download_itinerary_label":"","download_itinerary_attachment":[],"intro_content":" Discover Central Japan\u2019s mountainous interior, where traditional Japanese culture and panoramic scenery is at its most extraordinary. Your journey starts at Nagano before you continue into the castle town of Matsumoto, where depending on the season, you can enjoy light hiking or snowshoeing along the trails of Nakasendo, Kamikochi or Norikura-Kogen. Hop on a rickshaw tour of Takayama and visit its often-overlooked quieter sister at Hida Furukawa, before continuing into the rural farmhouses of Shirakawa-go or Gokayama. Finally, conclude your journey in Kanazawa, where you will get acquainted with Nagamachi Samurai district and enjoy a tea with Geisha entertainment, amongst other time-honoured cultural experiences of Japan.<\/p>\n","itinerary_highlight_title":"Itinerary Highlights","itinerary_highlights":" Transfer: Airport to Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Upon your arrival in Haneda Airport,you will be transferred to the train station, where you will take a shinkansen to Nagano station. Upon arrival at Nagano, make your way to your accommodation located within walking distance from the Nagano station.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11354"},{"itinerary_day_image":["10645"],"day_title":"Nagano \/ Matsumoto","itinerary_content":" Transfer: Nagano to Matsumoto<\/strong><\/p>\r\n You will be transferred by car to Matsumoto.<\/p>\r\n Highlights of Matsumoto<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour visiting the 16th century\u00a0Matsumoto Castle\u00a0<\/strong>and Nakamachi Street\u00a0<\/strong>with its traditional black-and-white kura\u00a0<\/em>storehouses.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11348","meals_included_list":["breakfast","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10647"],"day_title":"Matsumoto","itinerary_content":" Option 1: Nakasendo Trail\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Follow the ancient Nakasendo Trail<\/strong> (1-2h) across quaint villages and valleys from Tsumago-juku to Magome. Open year-round, but recommended in April to June and September to November.<\/p>\r\n Option 2: Kamikochi National Park<\/strong><\/p>\r\n You will be transferred via private vehicle to trek Kamikochi National Park<\/strong> (5-6h, open from April to November). The park is home to a diverse collection of alpine flora, monkeys and birds waiting to be spotted, and is especially beautiful during the turning of leaves in autumn, which peaks around mid October.<\/p>\r\n Option 3: Norikura-Kogen\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n If your visit falls between December to March, you may embark on a daytrip to Norikura-Kogen<\/strong> for snowshoeing.*<\/p>\r\n *Additional costs apply<\/em><\/p>","day_hotel":"11348","meals_included_list":["breakfast","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10648"],"day_title":"Matsumoto \/ Okuhida \/ Takayama","itinerary_content":" Takayama's Best<\/strong><\/p>\r\n You will be transferred from Matsumoto to Takayama with sightseeing at Okuhida.<\/p>\r\n Splendour of Okuhida<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Located in the central region of Gifu, which is an area known to lead the county in stunning mountainous surroundings and incredible natural landmarks, Okuhida Onsen is known for its intense healing waters as well as its abundance of rotenburos (outdoor open-air baths) where you can breathe in the fresh air under the starry night sky as you soak in the steaming hot spring. Depending on the season, you can get a spectacular view by riding the Shinhotaka Ropeway and doing some light hiking.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11350","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10651"],"day_title":"Takayama \/ Hida Furukawa \/ Takayama","itinerary_content":" Takayama\u2019s Best<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Enjoy a\u00a0rickshaw tour of Sanmachi Historical Street<\/strong>\u00a0followed by a visit to the Edo period\u00a0Takayama Jin\u2019ya<\/strong>. Conclude with\u00a0sake tasting at Harada Sake Brewery<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n Off-the-Beaten to Hida Furukawa<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Hida Furukawa<\/strong>, somewhat of a quieter baby sister to the more popular Takayama city, is a quaint, traditional town located in the mountainous region of northern Gifu.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11350","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10652"],"day_title":"Takayama \/ Kanazawa","itinerary_content":" Transfer: Takayama to Kanazawa<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Today, we will en-route via alpine villages before transferring to your accommodation in Kanazawa.<\/p>\r\n Option A: Shirakawa-go<\/strong><\/p>\r\n En route via\u00a0Shirakawa-go<\/strong>\u00a0(UNESCO) with a visit to the\u00a0open-air museum\u00a0<\/strong>(2h) for a closer look at the traditional Gassho-zukuri farmhouses with distinctive triangle roofs built to resemble the hands of praying Buddhist monks.<\/p>\r\n Option B: Gokayama<\/strong><\/p>\r\n En route via Gokayama<\/strong> (UNESCO). This quaint little village nestled in the Japanese Alps has charmed many tourists with the way it has preserved most of its traditional way of life, with its gassho-zukuri houses built with triangular thatched roofs resembling hands clasped in prayer, and with an attic suited for raising silkworms - as the most conspicuous evidence.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11352","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10654"],"day_title":"Kanazawa","itinerary_content":"Ancient Charms of Kanazawa<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe devote the entire day to explore Kanazawa\u2019s bustling culture aboard taxi. Visit\u00a0Kenrokuen<\/strong>\u00a0(one of Japan\u2019s most scenic landscaped gardens) and the Edo-period\u00a0Omicho Fresh Food Market<\/strong>\u00a0where you may try\u00a0Kaisendon sashimi assortment<\/strong>\u00a0(own expense), as well as\u00a0Nagamachi Samurai district<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Nomura Samurai House<\/strong>\u00a0with its ancient artefact displays. You will also make a stop at\u00a0Higashiyama Geisha district<\/strong>,\u00a0which preserves its 1820 feudal heritage and wooden latticework. We will visit\u00a0Kaikaro teahouse<\/strong>\u00a0to experience the traditional Chaya where Geisha still entertain their guests.","day_hotel":"11352","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10657"],"day_title":"Departure from Kanazawa","itinerary_content":" Transfer: Accommodation to Airport<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Today, you will be transferred to Komatsu Airport for your flight home.<\/p>\r\n For those with more time, we recommend extending 2-3 more days to visit Kaga and Hakusan.<\/p>","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]}],"promo_pay_terms":"","book_now_url":"","inquire_now_url":"","includes_title":"Includes","excludes_title":"Excludes","includes_content":"\n
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