Experience the serene beauty of Hida’s winter landscape on this immersive snowshoe tour in the mountains of Takayama. Guided by certified experts from the Japan Mountain Guides Association, you’ll trek through quiet snow-covered forests to reach a scenic waterfall area deep in nature.
At the base of the falls, your guide—who is also a professional barista—will hand-brew specialty coffee using pure mountain spring water, offering a warm and reflective moment surrounded by winter silence. A light meal featuring homemade soup and sandwiches made with local ingredients is also included.
Centered around the theme of “snow,” this tour invites adventure seekers, coffee lovers, and anyone wishing ...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fee
Private transportation
Snowboots rental
Snowshoes
Hand-dripped coffee made for you by a professional barista with sandwiches and soup made from locally sourced fresh ingredients
Insurance
Snow jacket and pants rental
Snow gloves rental
Meeting Points
Departure
おんど｜ONDO
Your guide will be waiting for you inside ONDO. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. If you have any trouble finding the guide or the meeting location, feel free to contact us through the Viator messaging system before the tour.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Private tour can be arranged.
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In case of bad weather, we will propose another tour plan. If you do not wish to participate, the tour fee will be refunded.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience the serene beauty of Hida’s winter landscape on this immersive snowshoe tour in the mountains of Takayama. Guided by certified experts from the Japan Mountain Guides Association, you’ll trek through quiet snow-covered forests to reach a scenic waterfall area deep in nature.
At the base of the falls, your guide—who is also a professional barista—will hand-brew specialty coffee using pure mountain spring water, offering a warm and reflective moment surrounded by winter silence. A light meal featuring homemade soup and sandwiches made with local ingredients is also included.
Centered around the theme of “snow,” this tour invites adventure seekers, coffee lovers, and anyone wishing ...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fee
Private transportation
Snowboots rental
Snowshoes
Hand-dripped coffee made for you by a professional barista with sandwiches and soup made from locally sourced fresh ingredients
Insurance
Snow jacket and pants rental
Snow gloves rental
Meeting Points
Departure
おんど｜ONDO
Your guide will be waiting for you inside ONDO. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. If you have any trouble finding the guide or the meeting location, feel free to contact us through the Viator messaging system before the tour.
Return
Items | Snowshoeing and Coffee Tour in Takayama
Itinerary
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Sanmachi Suji
9:00 Meet at ONDO
ONDO is a renovated traditional townhouse in the old town of Takayama, serving as a cultural hub and café that connects local ingredients, people, and creativity. This is our meeting point and the starting place of the tour.
20 minutes
2
Nyukawacho Hatahoko
10:00 Start snowshoeing! Coffee and lunchtime in between
After a short drive, we begin snowshoeing through a quiet winter forest. At a hidden waterfall deep in the woods, we enjoy hand-drip coffee and lunch surrounded by nature.
12:30 Snowshoeing completed!
After finishing the hike, we return to ONDO to relax and warm up after the snowshoeing experience.
3 hours
3
Sanmachi Suji
13:30 End of tour at ONDO
The tour concludes at ONDO, where you can continue enjoying the atmosphere of Takayama’s old town or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
10 minutes
4
Sanmachi Suji
Ondo
9:30 Departure for hiking spot and preparation
Before heading out, we will fit your snowshoes and other tour gear, complete a short consent form, and give a simple briefing about the route, safety, and the day’s experience.
