Hida Kosaka Tourism Association

https://hida-mogu.com/en

Hida-Mogu 2025/9/20~11/29 Every Saturday, only in the evening

A private shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Gero Onsen or Hida Takayama.

Enjoy a special dinner tasting Hida beef and local ingredients in Hida Kosaka, nestled deep in the forest.

We offer modern travelers the experience of authentic rural life, where lumberjacks once soothed their fatigue in carbonated springs and shared local sake.

Watanabe Sake Brewery Ltd.

https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/hida/bustrip/jf0022-en/

◆[Take a local bus] Japan's most smiling sake brewery, Watanabe Sake Brewery, tour with a local guide
This special tour, accompanied by a local guide, takes you around Watanabe Sake Brewery, where the nature and traditions of Hida are alive and well. Enjoy the charming townscape while riding a local bus, and upon arriving at the brewery, learn about the history and attention to detail behind sake brewing. This heartwarming journey allows you to experience the brewing process and the atmosphere of the brewery up close, and discover the secrets of Japan's most smiling sake brewery.

Memory Experience Center

Hida no Sato store

https://www.omoidetaiken.jp/menu/index.html?store=hidanosato

◆Tea ceremony experience and votive tablet painting experience

During the tea ceremony experience, you can experience the Japanese spirit of "wa" through the etiquette and preparation of the tea.

In the votive tablet painting experience, you can draw your favorite pictures and letters to create an original votive tablet with your wishes.

They are also popular as travel mementos and good luck charms.

Memory Experience Center

Yasukawa store

https://www.omoidetaiken.jp/menu/index.html?store=yasugawa

◆Introduction to the experience of painting votive plaques and making a lucky (Pukupuku) Sarubobo

Have a memorable experience on your trip to Hida. Paint a votive plaque with your wishes and create a one-of-a-kind charm.

At the "Make a Pukupuku Sarubobo" event, you can make your own lucky charm that brings good fortune.

Both are heartwarming experiences and make perfect souvenirs to commemorate your trip.

Tourist Rickshaw Gokurakusha

https://gokurakuya-jinriki.jp/

◆ Experience a rickshaw ride guided by a rickshaw driver who knows all about the charms of Hida Takayama, including the old townscape. You'll tour the town from a special perspective, enjoying the town's charm, history, and local anecdotes. Only by riding a rickshaw can you encounter scenery and stories that you wouldn't notice if you were just walking. We offer a luxurious experience that is perfect for creating memories with your loved ones and taking great photos.

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Nakata Kimono Store, Ltd.

https://www.nakada529.com/english/

◆Kimono rental

Kimono rental allows you to experience Japanese culture without having to bring anything with you! Professional dressing will make your walk around town or sightseeing a special day. It also looks great in photos, making it the perfect way to create memories.

Traditional culture exchange center

Hida Takayama Town Experience Exchange Center

https://hidatakayama-taiken.com/taiken

◆Sarubobo Crafting Experience

Sarubobo means “baby monkey” in the Takayama dialect. It got its name because its red face resembles that of a baby monkey. 

Each sarubobo is handmade with the wish that the recipient will find happiness. In recent years, they've become a popular souvenir in Takayama.

Why not make your own sarubobo as a memento of your time in Takayama?