Last Soak + Departure to Takayama

Itinerary

1. 6:30 AM Final Morning Hotel Onsen

   Last soak in Gero's famous alkaline waters. Savor it.
2. 7:30 AM Hotel Buffet Breakfast

   Included. Last meal at the hotel.
3. 8:30 AM Riverside Walk + Last Foot Bath

   Final stroll along the Hida River. Use your remaining Yumeguri Tegata sticker at a ryokan, or just enjoy the foot baths.
4. 9:30 AM Gero Pudding + Coffee

   Rich custard pudding, a local specialty. Also try the "30-second expiration" soft rice cracker at Senjudo nearby.

   ~¥500
5. 10:30 AM Check out of Hotel

   Checkout by 11:00 AM.
6. 11:00 AM Hida Express to Takayama

   ~45 min ride deeper into the mountains. Narrow valleys, forested slopes, traditional villages. Arrive around noon.

   ~¥2,000 Official Website Google Maps
7. ~11:45 AM Arrive Takayama Station

   Welcome to the Japanese Alps. Old town is a 10 min walk east.

   Google Maps