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
Viewland Ropeway will be under maintenance from December 16th to December 18th. During this period, please use the Amanohashidate View Land cable car.
[About the Itinerary]
- Please do not purchase "Amanohashidate View Land Cable Car" and "Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat" tickets on your own. The departure direction of these tickets is inconsistent with this itinerary, requiring additional travel, which may affect the overall tour time and experience.
- For Miyama limited events [Issai Waterproof] [Miyama Winter Lantern Corridor Illumination], you need to take related packages.
- If you have time to take a sightseeing boat, please be sure to pay attention to safety: Eagles often appear in the Ine Boathouse area. If you see eagles approaching, please stop feeding the seagulls immediately and put away the feed to prevent being pecked by the eagles.
- Local snowfall and snow conditions vary depending on the climate. Once the itinerary is confirmed, it will depart as usual and will not be cancelled due to insufficient snowfall or snow conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
[About Itinerary Time] According to Japanese law, Japanese drivers may not work more than 10 hours a day (including entering and leaving the warehouse). The tour guide may adjust the itinerary order and stay time appropriately according to the traffic and on-site conditions of the day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
[Pre-departure Notification Email] We will send an email between 20:00–21:00 (Japan time) on the night before departure, including: tour guide contact information, driver information, meeting point map, and precautions. Please be sure to check your email and check your spam folder. If you are traveling during peak season, the email may be slightly delayed, please understand. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one.
[About Seat Arrangement] This itinerary is a group tour, and vehicle seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to meet your seating needs. 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 determined by the tour guide according to the actual situation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
[About Group Tour] This itinerary is a group tour and may include guests from different countries or who speak different languages. We hope you can be tolerant of diverse cultures and enjoy the diversity of the journey.
[About Meeting Time] Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point on time. As this itinerary is a carpool mode, we will not wait for late arrivals and no refunds will be given. Any costs and responsibilities arising from being late will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding.
[About Force Majeure Factors] If the itinerary is delayed due to weather, traffic and other force majeure factors, the tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary order on site, or shorten/cancel the stay time of some attractions depending on the situation 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 Luggage] Each visitor can bring 1 standard piece of luggage for free. Please note this in the “Special Needs” section when placing your order. If you bring luggage temporarily without prior notice, it may cause insufficient space in the car, affecting the safety and comfort of others. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the bus, and the fee will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.
[About Vehicle Type] We will arrange a suitable vehicle type (such as a business car, minibus, or bus) according to the actual number of people traveling. The vehicle type cannot be specified, thank you for your understanding.
[About Leaving the Group Midway] This itinerary is a group tour and you cannot leave the group midway or leave the group early. If you leave the group midway on your own, the remaining itinerary will be deemed as automatically abandoned, and no refund will be given. Any problems or expenses arising therefrom will be borne by you.
[About Arrangements After the End of the Itinerary] As the end time of the itinerary 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 itineraries (such as flights, performances, appointments) on the same day. We will not be responsible for any losses caused by delays, thank you for your understanding.
[About Lunch] The itinerary does not include meals, and lunch needs to be arranged by the guests themselves. There are also dining places at each attraction, or you can prepare your own.