Gero Tours

Go for an otherworldly nature experience on this private tour. No matter to which spot your customized tour leads, you’ll follow your guide deep into the snow-covered forest, experiencing the Japanese art of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. Before you know it, a tower of blue ice stands before you. Soak in the scene, feel Japan's ethereal side, and find yourself one with Mother Nature.

This is a leisurely walking tour in the country town named Hagiwara, which is close from Takayama. The first thing you should know is that the town is just a rural town in the Hida region. Not published on any travel guide so you will fully enjoy touching the actual local culture of Japan's countryside. Secondly, we would like to offer more personal experience so the tour is held only for one group on each time slot. This tour is just made for small groups like couple, family or friend. During the tour, you will stop some points and your guide will tell you about not only the way of life in rural Japan but also the historical background of town. Any questions will be always welcome. Please do not hesitate to ask him / her. It would be the best choice for those who want to get away from tourists but want to see the real life in the rural part of Japan.

Enjoy the special opportunity to go behind the scenes at a 17th-century Japanese sake brewery—and finish your excursion with a tutored tasting—on this small-group tour. In the afternoon, meet your guide at the Hagiwara train station, and set off on foot. After a brief tour of the town’s historic architecture and highlights, head to the brewery to learn all about sake production. Then, taste five different sake varieties.

Spend time outdoors and explore the rural wonders of Hida—without the worry of getting lost—on this guided half-day tour. Led by an English-speaking guide, ride an e-bike through the Japanese countryside to Maze village and discover off-the-beaten-path sites that you likely wouldn’t find alone. Along the way, hear stories about local life as you pedal past magnificent nature spots, such as forests, rivers, and rice fields.

Explore the rural and historic Hida region on a small-group e-bike tour. Pedal around the Maze village with ease on your electric bike and enjoy the passing views of the Japanese countryside, without any tourists around. Learn about the history, culture, and daily life in the Japanese countryside. This tour is ideal for those who want to escape touristic areas and be truly immersed in the local region.

If you’re interested in learning how sake is made, this is the tour for you. A guide meets you at the station and takes you to the brewery, so you won’t have to worry about getting lost. Visit the historic Tenryo Sake Brewery, which is one of the oldest sake breweries in the Hida region. A sake brewer shows you the step-by-step process of making sake. A highlight is being able to taste different sakes, and conveniently, tastings are included.

Explore the magnificent scenery of Hida by going on this premium day tour. Traveling on an e-bike requires less effort, so you’ll tackle the hills with ease, and save tired legs. Discover scenic rural sights that you likely wouldn’t find alone, enjoy a visit a local farm to get ingredients, and sit down for a traditional Kaiseki multi-course lunch.

Hida-Osaka is located at the foot of Mount Ontake, an active volcano. On this tour, wander through Gandate Park to learn about the local history and admire the natural beauty of the volcanic region. Your guide will take you on a forest bathing journey to multiple waterfalls, and secluded spots in the forest. To break up your walk, enjoy an open-air tea ceremony and delicious local lunch amongst the trees.