Snowshoeing and Coffee Tour in Takayama

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Snowshoeing and Coffee Tour in Takayama — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Experience the serene beauty of Hida’s winter landscape on this immersive snowshoe tour in the mountains of Takayama.

Guided by certified experts from the Japan Mountain Guides Association, you’ll trek through quiet snow-covered forests to reach a scenic waterfall area deep in nature.

At the base of the falls, your guide—who is also a professional barista—will hand-brew specialty coffee using pure mountain spring water, offering a warm and reflective moment surrounded by winter silence.

A light meal featuring homemade soup and sandwiches made with local ingredients is also included.

Centered around the theme of “snow,” this tour invites adventure seekers, coffee lovers, and anyone wishing to reconnect with nature through a uniquely Japanese winter experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Off The Grid Coffee

Ages: Adults (0–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide fee
Included: Private transportation
Included: Snowboots rental
Included: Snowshoes
Included: Snacks: Hand-dripped coffee made for you by a professional barista with sandwiches and soup made from locally sourced fresh ingredients
Included: Insurance
Included: Snow jacket and pants rental
Included: Snow gloves rental

Itinerary

Sanmachi Suji

20 min

9:00 Meet at ONDO

ONDO is a renovated traditional townhouse in the old town of Takayama, serving as a cultural hub and café that connects local ingredients, people, and creativity. This is our meeting point and the starting place of the tour.
Stop 2

3 hours

10:00 Start snowshoeing! Coffee and lunchtime in between

After a short drive, we begin snowshoeing through a quiet winter forest. At a hidden waterfall deep in the woods, we enjoy hand-drip coffee and lunch surrounded by nature.

12:30 Snowshoeing completed!

After finishing the hike, we return to ONDO to relax and warm up after the snowshoeing experience.
Sanmachi Suji

10 min

13:30 End of tour at ONDO

The tour concludes at ONDO, where you can continue enjoying the atmosphere of Takayama’s old town or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Sanmachi Suji

20 min

Ondo

9:30 Departure for hiking spot and preparation

Before heading out, we will fit your snowshoes and other tour gear, complete a short consent form, and give a simple briefing about the route, safety, and the day’s experience.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you inside ONDO. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. If you have any trouble finding the guide or the meeting location, feel free to contact us through the Viator messaging system before the tour.

End point

Your guide will be waiting for you inside ONDO. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. If you have any trouble finding the guide or the meeting location, feel free to contact us through the Viator messaging system before the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Private tour can be arranged.
In case of bad weather, we will propose another tour plan. If you do not wish to participate, the tour fee will be refunded.