Relaxing Hiking and Hot Springs Tour

【OUTLINE】

Take a leisurely hike to see the three waterfalls. Along the way, you can relax in the forest, play a game of Nodate, or just lie down!
After the hike, take a soothing dip in Kosaka's unique carbonated spring.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Explore three waterfalls while enjoying a leisurely hike in the forest. 
• During the hike, have a cup of tea or lay down and relax. 
• Listen to an old story about Ontake Mountain from the guide, and you may even discover some of the things mentioned in the old stories. 
• After the hike, unwind by bathing in a carbonated spring!

【SCHEDULE】 

[09:40] Registration at Hida Kosaka Visitor Center before moving to Gandate Park with the guide.
[10:00] Gandate Park: Meet your guide at Gandate Park. After listening to some instructions, we will depart.
[10:30] Mitsu Waterfall Trail: Enjoy a panoramic view of Mitsu Waterfall from Mitsu Waterfall Trail.
[11:30] Matcha green tea will be served while in the forest.
[12:30] Lunch will be served while in the forest.
[13:30] Karatani Waterfall and Akagane Toyo Waterfall: Arrive at Karatani Waterfall and Akagane Toyo Waterfall!
[13:50] Gandate Park: Return to Gandate Park.
[15:00] Head to Himeshaga no Yu.
[15:15] Enjoy a bath at Himeshaga no Yu.
[16:30] End of tour

【DETAILS】

The course starts in Gandate Park and takes guests to see three waterfalls. This is an easy hike that is also suitable for beginners.
On the way, relax in the forest while playing Nodate or lying down on a sheet. Listen to old stories about the area from the guide and maybe even discover landmarks related to the tales.
A lunch made of local ingredients will also be served in the forest.
After the hike, enjoy a refreshing bath in the Kosaka carbonated spring.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：6.5 Hours
• Meeting point： Hida-Osaka Visitor Center  [MAP]
  811-1 Osakacho Akanta, Gero, Gifu 509-3114
  (Roadside Station Minamihida-Osaka Hanamomo)
• Access：
  【By car】
  About 1hr & 40min from the Nakatsugawa IC on the Chuo Expressway via Rt.257 and Rt.41.
• Minimum number of participants：2 people
• Language support： Japanese, English, Portuguese
• Included ： Guide fee, Open-air tea ceremony, Lunch, Environmental maintenance cooperation money
• Excluded：Transportation
• Items to bring： Drink
• Clothes： Long sleeves, long pants, sneakers, and other comfortable clothes easy to walk in and move in.
• Participation requirements ：
  ・Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
  ・Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
  ・Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
  ・Free for children under 13 years old.
  *Lunch and the bath are optional, so please add the number of children participating from the Options menu.
• Special support： Allergy and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please fill in the appropriate box on the reservation form.
• Free Wi-Fi ：No
• Toilet：Yes(Western-style)
• Other things to note：
  ・In case of light rain, the tour can be held, but in case of bad weather, the tour may be cancelled.
  ・Open from May until November (tour runs daily during this period)

【HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES】

・Face masks required for travelers in public areas
・Face masks required for guides in public areas
・Face masks provided for travelers as needed
・Hand sanitizer  available to travelers and staff
・Social distancing enforced throughout the experience
・Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
・Gear/equipment sanitized between uses
・Guides required to regularly wash hands
・Regular temperature checks for staff
・Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
・Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

【CANCELLATION POLICY】 

17:00pm the day before the tour date: No charge
17:01pm the day before the tour date to the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price
※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.
※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.