Half-Day Hida Furukawa Food & Sake Set
Route Overview
- Suggested Time
- 6-7 hours
- Budget
- 5,000 yen
- Transport
- By Bus
Depart From Takayama Bus Terminal
The Hida Furukawa Food & Sake Set ticket is available at Takayama Bus Terminal’s Nohi bus ticket counter and costs 5,000 yen. The bus counter is open from 6:15am to 7:00pm, so be sure to plan accordingly. You can also purchase the ticket in advance from Nohi bus’ website, but you will still need to pick up your ticket from the bus counter on the day of the activity. Alongside the ticket, you will also receive an English tour flyer with details about the bus schedules and participating restaurants. From Takayama Bus Terminal #2, board a bus bound for Hida-Furukawa Station or Kamioka Eigyosyo. Then sit back, and review the listed izakaya to find your perfect match.
35- to 40-minute bus ride (Get directions)
Arrive at Hida-Furukawa Station
Disembark at Hida-Furukawa Station, and enjoy a leisurely walk to Goto Liquor Shop. During your stroll, admire the historic wooden townscape and don’t be afraid to deviate from the path! In the evening light or muted glow of dusk, the picturesque streets are mesmerizing.
Hida-Furukawa Station was opened in October 1934 and serves as a stop on the JR Takayama Main Line, which connects Gifu City to the south with Toyama...
6-minute walk (Get directions)
Select Sake at Goto Liquor Shop
Goto Liquor Shop’s traditional wooden facade and impressive range of sake are guaranteed to draw you in. Upon entering, present your sake souvenir ticket to a staff member. They will then display a selection of souvenir-sized sake bottles and non-alcoholic options from which you can choose one to keep. If you have a translation tool, feel free to ask questions about the different characteristics of each sake. Then, choose one that best aligns with your tastes! Please note that Goto Liquor Shop closes at 8pm.
Goto Liquor Shop stocks a wide range of Japanese sake and this traditional store in the Ichinomachi area of downtown Hida. Located directly opp...
2- to 10-minute walk depending on izakaya
Have Dinner at an Izakaya
Now it is time for dinner at your selected izakaya. Hida’s izakaya serve a delectable array of Japanese cuisine, including meat dishes, fresh seafood, and local specialities. For a genuine taste of Hida, order Tsukemono steak (sauteed pickled vegetables with egg) and melt-in-your-mouth Hida beef. Then, pair your meal with some locally-produced sake. Again, the Hida Furukawa Food & Sake Set includes a 3,000 yen meal ticket. Immerse yourself in the lively and down-to-Earth vibes of Hida’s nightlife scene!
2- to 6-minute walk depending on izakaya
Head Back to Takayama
After you have had your fill of food, drinks, and fun, head back to Hida-Furukawa Station and catch the bus back to Takayama. Please note that the last bus of the night departs at 12:10am.
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