Day1
Tokyo ▶ Minakami
From Tokyo to YUKIGUNI
In just 70 minutes by bullet train, leave the bustle of Tokyo behind and arrive in the serene landscapes of Japan’s Snow Country — the heart of YUKIGUNI. Your first evening is spent in Minakami, where a traditional hot spring inn welcomes you with soothing baths and warm hospitality. Relax and restore your body in preparation for the hiking adventure that awaits tomorrow.
Day2
Minakami ▶ Oze ▶ Uonuma
Into the Wilderness of Oze
Today’s journey takes you deep into Oze National Park, one of Japan’s most pristine highland wetlands. Walk through tranquil marshlands surrounded by majestic peaks and seasonal alpine flowers, a landscape untouched for centuries. Your private adventure begins with a seamless approach by dedicated vehicle and boat, ensuring comfort and exclusivity. In the evening, retreat to an elegant mountain lodge, where refined cuisine inspired by the surrounding nature offers the perfect finale to an extraordinary day in YUKIGUNI.
Day3
Uonuma ▶ Tsunan ▶ Matsunoyama Onsen
Tracing the Roots of YUKIGUNI Culture
Travel by private vehicle into Joshin’etsu Kogen National Park, where a curator introduces the Jomon period — the ancient roots of Japanese civilization — and the enduring traditions of YUKIGUNI, shaped by millennia of harsh winters in Japan’s Snow Country. Continue to Ryuga-no-Kubo, a crystal spring where dragon legends still whisper through clear waters, offering a moment of deep serenity. In the evening, stay at a refined ryokan in Matsunoyama Onsen, one of Japan’s most celebrated hot springs. Here, French-inspired gastronomy harmonizes with local sake, creating an elegant marriage of flavors.
Day4
Matsunoyama Onsen ▶ Jigokudani ▶ Shiga Highland
Snow Monkeys and Local Flavors
The highlight of the day is a visit to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, where wild macaques soak in natural hot springs — a once-in-a-lifetime sight found only in Japan’s Snow Country. Along the way, stop at Michi-no-Eki, a local market offering regional specialties and glimpses of daily life, before enjoying an exquisite lunch at a renowned eel restaurant. In the evening, relax with an overnight stay, where the focus is simply on comfort and a soothing hot spring bath after a day of discovery.
Day5
Shiga Highland ▶ Kusatsu Onsen
Highland Vistas and the Spirit of Onsen
Start in the Shiga Highlands with lunch at Japan’s highest bakery, where freshly baked bread is enjoyed alongside sweeping mountain views. For those seeking a touch of adventure, a buggy ride provides an exhilarating way to reach the summit. In the afternoon, stroll through the iconic Yubatake hot spring fields of Kusatsu, a timeless symbol of Japan’s onsen culture. As evening falls, retreat to a tranquil ryokan embraced by forest, where soothing hot springs and refined hospitality provide a graceful close to the day.
