Kyoto Gassho Village Miyama Thatched Roof Village, Amanohashidate, and Ine Boathouse Day Trip [Limited Miyama Water Release Ceremony/Snow Lantern Corridor Illumination] | Departure from Osaka
- Visit Miyama's Thatched Village, and check in at the traditional Japanese thatched-roof houses
- The spectacular simultaneous water release inspection at Miyama Kayabuki no Sato, only twice a year, a spectacle of splashing water, the ancient village's "water protection ritual"
- Miyama limited winter snow lantern event, only 5 days a year
- One of the "Three Views of Japan" ~ Amanohashidate scenic spot
- Ine no Funaya - A unique traditional architectural group, "The Most Beautiful Seaside Village"
Good to know
[About the Itinerary]
- Please do not purchase tickets for the "Umbrella Pine Park Cable Car" and "Amanohashidate Cruise Ship" on your own, as the departure directions for these tickets are inconsistent with this itinerary, requiring additional travel and potentially affecting the overall tour time and experience.
- Limited-time activities in Miyama, such as "Issai Waterproofing" and "Miyama Winter Lantern Corridor Illumination," require purchasing related packages.
- If you have the opportunity to take a sightseeing boat, please be sure to pay attention to safety: Eagles often appear in the Ine no Funaya (boat house) area. If you see an eagle approaching, please stop feeding the seagulls immediately and put away the feed to avoid being pecked by the eagle.
- Local snowfall and snow accumulation conditions vary depending on the climate. Once the tour is confirmed, it will depart as scheduled and will not be canceled due to insufficient snowfall or snow accumulation. Thank you for your understanding.
[About Itinerary Time] According to Japanese law, Japanese drivers may not work more than 10 hours per day (including entering and leaving the depot). The tour guide may adjust the itinerary and duration of stops as appropriate based on traffic and on-site conditions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
[Pre-Departure Notification Email] We will send an email between 20:00 and 21:00 (Japan time) the night before departure, including the tour guide’s contact information, driver information, meeting point map, and precautions. Please be sure to check your email and spam folder. If you are traveling during peak season, there may be a slight delay in sending the email. Thank you for your understanding. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one.
[About Seating Arrangements] This tour is a group tour, and vehicle seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate your seating requests. If you have special arrangements, please indicate them in the “Special Needs” column when placing your order, but the final arrangement will be coordinated and decided by the tour guide based on the actual situation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
[About Group Tours] This tour is a group activity, and there may be guests from different countries or speaking different languages traveling in the same vehicle with you. We hope you can embrace multiculturalism and enjoy the diversity of the journey.
[About Meeting Time] Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point on time. As this tour is a carpool model, we will not be able to wait for late arrivals, and no refunds will be given. You will be responsible for any costs and liabilities incurred as a result of late arrival. Thank you for your understanding.
[About Force Majeure Factors] If the itinerary is delayed due to weather, traffic, or other force majeure factors, the tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary or shorten/cancel the duration of some attractions as appropriate to ensure the safety of the itinerary. We will do our best to provide you with the best experience. Thank you for your understanding.
[About Vehicle Type] We will arrange a suitable vehicle (such as a van, minibus, or bus) according to the actual number of travelers. We cannot specify the vehicle type. Thank you for your understanding.
[About Leaving the Group Midway] This itinerary is a group tour and you cannot leave the group or depart early midway. If you leave the group on your own midway, the remaining itinerary will be deemed as automatically forfeited and no refunds will be given. You will be responsible for any problems or costs incurred as a result.
[About Arrangements After the Tour Ends] As the end time of the tour may be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and traffic, the above time is for reference only. It is recommended that you do not arrange other tight schedules (such as flights, performances, reservations) on the same day. We will not be liable for any losses caused by delays. Thank you for your understanding.
[About Lunch] The itinerary does not include meals, and guests need to take care of lunch on their own. There are also dining locations at various attractions, or you can prepare your own.