Sightseeing
Explore Hida · 13 places
From local markets and hot springs to mountain destinations further afield, discover 13 places to visit during your stay at Nature MIYAGAWA. Choose your outings to suit the season and your interests.
Driving times below are estimates from Nature MIYAGAWA. Where a transfer is needed, driving and onward travel are shown separately.
Close to everyday life
Find local ingredients or relax in a hot spring between your days of exploring.
Hot spring & manga
Enjoy a day-use hot spring with a scenic bath and sauna. Combine your visit with the manga library for a relaxing day.
Closing days change in winter. Check the official site for bath and library admission details.
Official visitor information
Farmers’ market
Approx. 30 min by car
To Soyana at the Alp Hida Furukawa roadside station
Driving route on Google MapsThis farmers’ market is inside the Alps Hida Furukawa roadside station. Shop for local vegetables, fruit and regional specialties to enjoy during your stay or take home.
Products vary with the season and daily deliveries. Check winter closing days before visiting.
Official visitor information
Hot spring & dining
M Plaza has the natural Neutrino hot spring and a restaurant with mountain views. Relax in the open-air bath or sauna after a day outdoors.
The hot spring and restaurant have different opening days and hours. Check each facility’s latest information.
Official visitor informationWalk through Hida
Discover old streets, white-walled storehouses and thatched-roof villages, each with its own local history.
Historic town
Walk through historic streets lined with traditional townhouses. Browse the shops and find a local souvenir along the way.
Shops and attractions have their own opening days. Check the official visitor guide when planning your visit.
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Storehouses & sake breweries
Approx. 25–30 min by car
To Hida City Hall, near the white-walled storehouse district
Driving route on Google MapsThis quiet castle town is known for the Seto Canal and its white-walled storehouses. Visit temples and sake breweries as you explore the streets.
The canal’s carp are moved to a winter shelter during the colder months. Shops and attractions have their own opening days.
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World Heritage
Approx. 70–90 min by car
To Seseragi Park Parking, using a toll-road route.
Driving route on Google MapsExplore the thatched-roof village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its mountain scenery offers a glimpse into traditions that continue today.
People still live in the village, so please respect their homes. Check traffic, snow conditions and booking rules for special events.
Official visitor informationInto the mountains
Go further into the mountains for alpine views, waterfalls and the natural shapes hidden below ground.
Alpine scenery
Approx. 80–100 min by car + 35 min by bus
Drive to Akandana Parking, then transfer to a bus for Kamikochi Bus Terminal. Bus waiting time is not included.
Driving route on Google Maps Official bus timetableEnjoy views of the Northern Japan Alps around the Azusa River and Kappa Bridge. Riverside paths offer a peaceful way to experience the mountain landscape.
Private cars cannot enter, and the area closes in winter. Use a bus or taxi from a designated car park, such as Hirayu Akandana, and check current access information.
Official visitor information
Alpine panorama
Approx. 75–90 min by car
To parking near Shin-Hotaka Onsen Station. Ropeway travel and waiting time are not included.
Driving route on Google MapsTake a double-deck gondola to more than 2,000 metres above sea level. Enjoy wide views of the Northern Japan Alps from the mountains.
Weather and maintenance can stop services. Dress for mountain temperatures and check the day’s operating status.
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Five hot spring villages
Approx. 80–100 min by car
Estimate to Hirayu Onsen / Hirayu Bus Terminal. Travel time varies between the hot spring villages.
Driving route on Google MapsOkuhida brings together the five hot spring villages of Hirayu, Fukuji, Shin-Hirayu, Tochio and Shinhotaka. Discover each village’s character among the mountain scenery.
Day-use bathing and opening days vary by facility. Check both the facility details and current road conditions.
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Cave & collection museum
Approx. 70–90 min by car
To the cave parking area in normal conditions. Check current road restrictions before departure.
Driving route on Google MapsExplore about 800 metres of cave passages shaped over a long time. The adjoining Ohashi Collection Museum adds another stop to your visit.
The cave is cool and includes slopes and steps. Bring a layer, wear suitable shoes and choose a route that suits your mobility.
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Waterfall & nature walk
Approx. 80–100 min by car
To Hirayu Great Falls Parking. In winter, allow an additional walk of about 30 min from Ankiya. Parking arrangements change by season.
Driving route on Google MapsThis 64-metre waterfall is listed among Japan’s top 100 waterfalls. Its surroundings change beautifully with fresh spring leaves and autumn colours.
Parking and walking access change with the season. Check local guidance, especially for snow and ice in winter.
Official visitor informationMake a day of it
Ride along a former railway or spend a day on the slopes. Choose an outdoor experience for the season.
Kamioka rail cycling
Town course: approx. 40–50 min / Canyon course: approx. 35–45 min by car
The town course starts at former Okuhida-Onsenguchi Station; the canyon course at former Urushiyama Station. Check your booked course.
Town course route Canyon course routePedal a special bicycle along the tracks of the former Kamioka Railway. The town and canyon courses each offer a different view and riding experience.
This is a seasonal activity. Check advance booking, course-specific age and height rules, and the day’s operating status.
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Skiing & snowboarding
Enjoy skiing and snowboarding on a variety of courses. After a day on the snow, relax in the hot spring at neighbouring M Plaza.
The season and available courses depend on snow and weather. Check slope updates and winter road conditions before travelling.
Official visitor informationReservation & Contact
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