Hida-Osaka Frozen Waterfall Trekking Near Gero Onsen
Overview
Take a private guided tour to the enchanting frozen waterfalls of Hida-Osaka in Gifu Prefecture. Trek through snow-covered forests and discover a mysterious world at 1,800 meters with your professional, multilingual guide.
Highlights
- Explore a hidden gem of Japan that’s worlds away from the standard tourist destinations
- Enter a quiet silvery world of magnificent natural ice sculptures
- Enjoy a small-group private tour with your own pro guide every step of the way
- Take advantage of local expertise to find the best frozen waterfalls on any given day
- Soak in a hidden mountain onsen after the tour
Key Information
Description
This experience is available from January to March. Tours last for about 7.5–8.5 hours and follow these rough itineraries: [Beginners’ Course] 08:30 (by car) — Meet at the Hida-Osaka Visitor Centre for registration and to check your equipment 08:30 (by public transport) — Pick-up from the train station or bus stop, transfer to the Hida-Osaka Visitor Centre for registration and to check your equipment 09:00 — Set out from the visitor center and take the snowy mountain road to the trailhead at Nigorigo 10:30 — Start your Hida-Osaka snow trek 11:15 — Arrive at the frozen waterfall of Sennindaki; after marveling at its wonder take a lunch break in the winter wonderland 12:30 — Depart Sennindaki at a comfortable pace, and enjoy fun in the snow on the way back to the trailhead 13:30 — Arrive back at the trailhead, then take a break at the hot-spring baths of Nigorigo Onsen 15:00 — Get back in your transport and return to Hida-Osaka Visitor Center 16:00 — Arrive back at the Hida-Osaka Visitor Center, where the tour concludes [Intermediate Course] 08:00 (by car) — Meet at the Hida-Osaka Visitor Centre for registration and to check your equipment 08:00 (by public transport) — Pick-up from the train station or bus stop, transfer to the Hida-Osaka Visitor Centre for registration and to check your equipment 08:30 — Set out from the visitor center and take the snowy mountain road to the trailhead at Nigorigo 10:00 — Start your Hida-Osaka snow trek 11:45 — Arrive at the frozen waterfalls (we will select the best spot depending on the conditions on the day); after marveling at its wonder take a lunch break in the winter wonderland 13:00 — Head back from the frozen waterfalls to the trailhead 14:15 — Arrive back at the trailhead, then take a break at the hot-spring baths of Nigorigo Onsen 15:00 — Get back in your transport and return to Hida-Osaka Visitor Center 16:30 — Arrive back at the Hida-Osaka Visitor Center, where the tour concludes