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Japan Alps and Onsen

18–25 May 2026 · 4 stops · 4 travellers
A week in the mountains of central Japan: Takayama's old town, a farmhouse night in Shirakawa-go, hiking in Kamikochi and two nights in an Okuhida hot-spring inn.
From Sakura Journeys · The copy is private to you: stops, dates and the published stories linked to this trip.
Dates18–25 May7 nights
Travellers4travellers
Budget¥860,000
Budget spent
¥39,300 planned · 5%
Confirmed3 of 96 activities to book

Takayama

Mon 18 – Wed 20 May · 2 nights · Ryokan in the old town; morning markets both days.
07:30Tue 19

Miyagawa morning market

From a story
Shopping · Takayama: The Little Kyoto of the Mountains
15:00Tue 19

Sanmachi sake brewery tastings

To book
Cultural · Three breweries, small cups.
¥2,000estimate
18:30Tue 19

Hida beef dinner

Confirmed
Dining
¥12,000

Shirakawa-go

Wed 20 – Thu 21 May · 1 night · One night in a gassho-zukuri farmhouse inn.
13:00Wed 20

Ogimachi village walk and Shiroyama viewpoint

To book
Sightseeing
16:00Wed 20

Farmhouse stay with irori dinner

Confirmed
Accommodation · Per person, dinner and breakfast included.
¥22,0001 night

Kamikochi

Thu 21 – Sat 23 May · 2 nights · Two nights at a lodge by the Azusa River.
08:00Fri 22

Kappabashi to Myojin Pond hike

From a story
Outdoor · Carry a bear bell. · Hiking Kamikochi: The Easy Walk into the Alps
05:30Sat 23

Dawn walk to Taisho Pond

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Outdoor

Okuhida Onsen

Sat 23 – Mon 25 May · 2 nights · Two nights at a riverside onsen ryokan with private baths.
13:00Sat 23

Shin-Hotaka Ropeway

Confirmed
Outdoor
¥3,300
18:00Sat 23

Evening in the rotenburo

From a story
Accommodation · Private bath booked for 18:00. · Onsen Etiquette: How to Bathe Like a Local