Snowshoeing and Coffee Tour in Takayama

Duration4h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

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 to reconnect with nature through a uniquely Japanese winter experience.

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

What to expect

Sanmachi Suji
20m

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.
3h

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.
Sanmachi Suji
10m

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.
Sanmachi Suji
20m

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Private tour can be arranged.
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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