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Frozen fall trekking
Gero, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
$197.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Hida-Osaka is situated 40 minutes south from Takayama, and 40 minutes north from Gero either by train or bus or car. It's the best choice for those who are looking for the off-the-beaten path in Japan.
The frozen waterfall gets as big as 15 meters (50 feet) high and 5 meters (16 feet) wide. It starts forming in early November and will drop and disappear by the end of April. The local guide who knows the area better than anyone will take you to the waterfall in all its beauty.
The trail is about total 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) and takes about 4. 5 hours round trip. It’s a complete snow trail which requires snowshoes and spikes. The trail starts at an altitude of 1,800 meters (5,900 feet). There, the air gets as cold as -20 ℃ (46 ℉), and the snow piles up as high as 2 meters (6.6 feet).
Physical toughness and the ability to walk and stay outside in these conditions is necessary for this tour. During the tour, the guide will prepare a hot outdoor lunch.
The frozen waterfall gets as big as 15 meters (50 feet) high and 5 meters (16 feet) wide. It starts forming in early November and will drop and disappear by the end of April. The local guide who knows the area better than anyone will take you to the waterfall in all its beauty.
The trail is about total 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) and takes about 4. 5 hours round trip. It’s a complete snow trail which requires snowshoes and spikes. The trail starts at an altitude of 1,800 meters (5,900 feet). There, the air gets as cold as -20 ℃ (46 ℉), and the snow piles up as high as 2 meters (6.6 feet).
Physical toughness and the ability to walk and stay outside in these conditions is necessary for this tour. During the tour, the guide will prepare a hot outdoor lunch.
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Frozen fall trekking
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- equipment
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Meeting point
Actual meeting / starting point is Hida-Osaka 200 falls trekking office at 8:00 AM. Please take JR train leaving Takayama Station at 7:15 and get off at Hida-Osaka Station at 7:45 AM to meet the guide. We will pick you up at the station.
Return details
Actual meeting / starting point is Hida-Osaka 200 falls trekking office at 8:00 AM. Please take JR train leaving Takayama Station at 7:15 and get off at Hida-Osaka Station at 7:45 AM to meet the guide. We will pick you up at the station.
While you are walking in the deep forest, giant blue ice suddenly appears in front of you. The frozen waterfall is the most-admired waterfall in Hida-Osaka. A local guide who knows the area better than anyone will take you to the waterfall in all its beauty.
This tour suits those who would like to spend more time around the beautiful frozen waterfall. The time you’ll spend to reach this breathtaking scenery will sure be the unforgettable time in Japan. You will walk through the winter forest. The snow-capped forest bathing experience would be one of the highlights of your Japan trip.
Hida-Osaka is accessible both from Takayama and Gero in 40-50 minutes either by train or bus or car. The area is surrounded by mountains and forests. The clean and fresh air full of negative ions makes you feel so relaxed and refreshed. It's the best choice for those who are looking for the off-the-beaten path and forest bathing experience in Japan.
In order to operate the tour within the spec of the gear, you have to be taller than 140 cm (4’7” ft) and shorter than 190 cm (6’2” ft), and also weigh less than 90 kg (198 lbs).
This tour suits those who would like to spend more time around the beautiful frozen waterfall. The time you’ll spend to reach this breathtaking scenery will sure be the unforgettable time in Japan. You will walk through the winter forest. The snow-capped forest bathing experience would be one of the highlights of your Japan trip.
Hida-Osaka is accessible both from Takayama and Gero in 40-50 minutes either by train or bus or car. The area is surrounded by mountains and forests. The clean and fresh air full of negative ions makes you feel so relaxed and refreshed. It's the best choice for those who are looking for the off-the-beaten path and forest bathing experience in Japan.
In order to operate the tour within the spec of the gear, you have to be taller than 140 cm (4’7” ft) and shorter than 190 cm (6’2” ft), and also weigh less than 90 kg (198 lbs).
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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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Frozen fall trekking
Gero, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
$197.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!