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With the Three-star Route ticket, you can visit popula r si ghtse e ing spots, w hic h have a three-star rating

There is now a new route, which allows you to end or start the tour in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

I H GOKAYAMA Available for one-way only. Reservation needed for part of the route.

Shinjuku G J MATSUMOTO SHIRAKAWA-GO Hokuriku Railroad Bus / Nohi Bus / ALPICO Bus / Keio Bus TAKAYAMA B

one-way only. Reservation needed for part of the route.

Shirakawa-go Takayama Valid for 5 days Can be used anywhere along the route.

Hokuriku Railroad Bus / Nohi Bus Reservation needed E Gokayama Shirakawa-go Hokuriku Railroad Bus / Nohi Bus /

Hokuriku Railroad Bus A B D Reservation needed JR Shin-Takaoka JR C E JR Johana G F Johana Gokayama Shirakawa-go

Bus H Shirakawa-go Takayama Shirakawa-go Nohi Bus H I Takayama Takayama Nohi Bus / ALPICO Bus I J Takayama

Takayama Mitsuboshi Kaidou Hokuriku Hida Shinsyu Discover the Japan of old, and feel the spirit of the Japanese

1 With the Three-star Route ticket, you can visit popula r si ghtse e ing spots, w hic h have a three-star rating in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. There is now a new route, which allows you to end or start the tour in Shinjuku, Tokyo. D E A Three-star Route Shinjuku Ticket Shirakawa-go Takayama Shinjuku KANAZAWA SHORYUDO Highway Bus Express Bus F I H GOKAYAMA Available for one-way only. Reservation needed for part of the route. Adult: 8,200 yen, Child: 4,100 yen Three-star Route Shin-Takaoka Johana Valid for 7 days Three-star Route Shinjuku G J MATSUMOTO SHIRAKAWA-GO Hokuriku Railroad Bus / Nohi Bus / ALPICO Bus / Keio Bus TAKAYAMA B Three-star Route Ticket B Gokayama Bus Routes K Shinjuku A C Shirakawa-go Takayama Valid for 4 days Available for one-way only. Reservation needed for part of the route. Adult: 5,140 yen, Child: 2,570 yen Hokuriku Railroad Bus / Nohi Bus / ALPICO Bus Gokayama Shirakawa-go Takayama D Shirakawa-go Takayama Valid for 5 days Can be used anywhere along the route. Adult: 14,000 yen There is no child ticket. Hokuriku Railroad Bus / Nohi Bus Reservation needed E Gokayama Shirakawa-go Hokuriku Railroad Bus / Nohi Bus / Kaetsunou Bus / ALPICO Bus / Meitetsu Bus, etc. Hokuriku Railroad Bus A B D Reservation needed JR Shin-Takaoka JR C E JR Johana G F Johana Gokayama Shirakawa-go Hokuriku Shinkansen Takayama Kaetsunou Bus / Nohi Bus F G Shin-Takaoka Gokayama Shirakawa-go Gokayama Kaetsunou Bus H Shirakawa-go Takayama Shirakawa-go Nohi Bus H I Takayama Takayama Nohi Bus / ALPICO Bus I J Takayama Shinjuku Nohi Bus / Keio Bus Reservation needed J K Shinjuku K Shirakawa-go C SHORYUDO Highway Bus Ticket Takayama Mitsuboshi Kaidou Hokuriku Hida Shinsyu Discover the Japan of old, and feel the spirit of the Japanese along the Three-star Road. Three-star Road ALPICO Bus / Keio Bus Reservation needed Shinjuku Hokuriku Nohi Railroad Bus Bus Kaetsunou Bus ALPICO Bus Keio Meitetsu Bus Bus Map production September 2016 Hokuriku-Hida-Shinshu Mitsuboshi Kaido Tourism Council Secretariat (c/o Tourism Policy Section, City)

Hokuriku-Hida-Shinshu A trip along Mitsuboshi Kaido Three-star Road Mitsuboshi Kaido Three-star Road is part of the Nostalgic Route of Shoryudo,

One of the greatest sightseeing routes in Japan, it includes Kenrokuen Garden in, the historical townscape of Takayama, thatched-roof houses in

Please enjoy traditional Japan and feel the spirit of the Japanese along the Three-star Road.

to as a Living World Heritage. Takayama is located in a mountainous area with many ancient temples and other old wooden buildings.

Toyama Nagano GOKAYAMA MATSUMOTO SHIRAKAWA-GO Great Nature Route Cultural Tours Nostalgic Route Three-star Road There are a variety of attractions

Four model Shoryudo routes Dragon Route Mitsuboshi Kaidou Recommended Model Plans Great Nature Route Nostalgic Route yo-e Dragon Route This route is

This route allows you to sense the forces of nature through visiting alpine areas, rock formations and an ancient lake.

to nature has been preserved, and can be seen and experienced by the public.

Food & Culture Walk This is one of the largest bouldering spots in Japan, enjoyed by both beginner and advanced climbers.

This route brings you to sites related to the Edo period depicted in ukiyo-e woodblock prints, such as castles and a battlefield.

Sakuragaike Climbing Center Active Tours Ukiyo-e Route Soba-Making Workshop What is Shoryudo?

2 Hokuriku-Hida-Shinshu A trip along Mitsuboshi Kaido Three-star Road Mitsuboshi Kaido Three-star Road is part of the Nostalgic Route of Shoryudo, which is included in Michelin Green Guide Japan as a three-star tourist attraction. One of the greatest sightseeing routes in Japan, it includes Kenrokuen Garden in, the historical townscape of Takayama, thatched-roof houses in Gokayama and Shirakawa-go, designated as a World Heritage Site, and Castle, a national treasure. Please enjoy traditional Japan and feel the spirit of the Japanese along the Three-star Road. KANAZAWA Villages of Thatched-roof Houses Historical Townscape Gokayama, where there are thatched-roof houses that are still inhabited, is referred to as a Living World Heritage. Takayama is located in a mountainous area with many ancient temples and other old wooden buildings. Along this route you can discover the Japan of old, and feel the spirit of the Japanese people. Toyama Nagano GOKAYAMA MATSUMOTO SHIRAKAWA-GO Great Nature Route Cultural Tours Nostalgic Route Three-star Road There are a variety of attractions along the Three-star Road. Why not visit as many sites as possible to see distinctive landscapes, have special experiences, and savor the food? Four model Shoryudo routes Dragon Route Mitsuboshi Kaidou Recommended Model Plans Great Nature Route Nostalgic Route yo-e Dragon Route This route is symbolic of a dragon rising up, with its head being the Noto Peninsula. TAKAYAMA Uki Three-star Road is part of the Nostalgic Route. This route allows you to sense the forces of nature through visiting alpine areas, rock formations and an ancient lake. Shizuoka Rou te Kaga-yuzen Kimono -wearing Experience Gassho-styled Minkaen Open-air Museum Here, Japanese traditional culture based on living close to nature has been preserved, and can be seen and experienced by the public. Kaga-yuzen is traditionally dyed silk decorated with realistic motifs from nature. You can try on Kaga-Yuzen kimono in. Food & Culture Walk This is one of the largest bouldering spots in Japan, enjoyed by both beginner and advanced climbers. You can visit long-established shops and enjoy the traditional flavors of Takayama. This route brings you to sites related to the Edo period depicted in ukiyo-e woodblock prints, such as castles and a battlefield. There is also an opportunity to experience craft-making. Soba is a typical food of Japan. You can try your hand at making soba noodles in. Sakuragaike Climbing Center Active Tours Ukiyo-e Route Soba-Making Workshop What is Shoryudo? Shor yudo is one of regional tourist routes in Japan specifically designated by the Japanese government. Its highlights are mountains such as Mt. Fuji, food and quality sake made with pure local water, samurai traditions and culture that made the region what it is today, and craftsmanship handed down through the generations. 1 Mountain Trekking You can enjoy trekking in scenic spots such as Kamikochi and Utsukushigahara heights. Castle Tower Observatory Deck The observatory deck allows you to see a different landscape of Shirakawago villages at each time of year. Omicho Market This market, where fresh fish and vegetables are sold, is affectionately known as the citizens kitchen. 2

Duty-free shop http://tax-freeshop.jnto.go.jp/eng/index.

com/ Ke nrok u e n, o ne of Ja pa n s thre e most be autif ul g a r d e n s, o n c e b e l o n g e d to t h e f e u d

It has something beautiful to offer at every time of year: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer,

Sushi Sushi made of fresh fish from the Sea of Japan and served with soy sauce from the local port town of Ono is

I n a d d i t i o n to t h e c h aya, w h e re g e i s h a p e r fo r m, there are restaurants and crafts shops

Strolling around these areas listening to the sound of the shamisen gives one a real sense of Japanese traditional

Omi-cho Market Since its establishment in 1721, this market has been supporting the food culture of as its citizens

There are fish shops selling fresh fish and seafood, vegetable and fruit shops, as well as sushi and seafood

php Local Mothers Cooking Class At a historical house in the Higashi chaya area, you can make oshizushi (pressed

In the spring and fall, there is an event that gives people the oppor tunity to experience entertainment provided by

decorated with realistic motifs from nature.

3 Duty-free shop KANAZAWA Kenrokuen Garden A castle town where old meets new Ke nrok u e n, o ne of Ja pa n s thre e most be autif ul g a r d e n s, o n c e b e l o n g e d to t h e f e u d a l l o r d w h o occupied Castle. It has something beautiful to offer at every time of year: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, colored foliage in autumn, and trees with yukizuri (snow-protecting ropes) in winter. Sushi Sushi made of fresh fish from the Sea of Japan and served with soy sauce from the local port town of Ono is truly superb. Higashi / Nishi / Kazue-machi Chaya Areas There are three chaya areas in K a n a z a w a. I n a d d i t i o n to t h e c h aya, w h e re g e i s h a p e r fo r m, there are restaurants and crafts shops lining the streets. Strolling around these areas listening to the sound of the shamisen gives one a real sense of Japanese traditional culture. Omi-cho Market Since its establishment in 1721, this market has been supporting the food culture of as its citizens kitchen. There are fish shops selling fresh fish and seafood, vegetable and fruit shops, as well as sushi and seafood restaurants. eng/guide/guide1.php Local Mothers Cooking Class At a historical house in the Higashi chaya area, you can make oshizushi (pressed sushi) the traditional way with the guidance of local mothers. Geisha Geisha are still active in. In the spring and fall, there is an event that gives people the oppor tunity to experience entertainment provided by geisha, and to learn about geisha culture. Kaga-yuzen Kimono -wearing Experience Kaga-yuzen is traditionally dyed silk decorated with realistic motifs from nature. You can try on a Kaga-yuzen k imono, have pictures taken, and stroll around the streets wearing the kimono Making Gold Leaf Crafts Gold leaf produced in accounts for 99% of Japanese production. The thickness of gold leaf is 1/1000mm. There are shops where you can make craf ts such as chopsticks using gold leaf. Please take a look at the experts high level of skill. 21st Century Museum of Contemporary, Exciting and unique works of ar t are always on display here, attracting a lot of attention both in Japan and abroad. The museum building was designed by Sejima and Nishizawa and Associates (SA NN A), w ho have re c e i ve d ma ny awards, including the Pritzker Architecture Prize. 4

jp/en/ Written around 1,400 years ago, Kokiriko is said to be the Japan s oldest folksong.

P l e a s e e n j oy t h e nostalgic song and dance accompanied by the sasara, a traditional musical instrument.

y tale. This is a living world heritage, as the houses are occupied.

T h e re s i d e n t s h ave preserved the traditional culture, landscape and way of life.

Sakuragaike Climbing Center This is one of the largest bouldering spots in Japan, enjoyed by both beginner and advanced climbers.

Johana Hikiyama (Float) Hall The 300-year-old Johana Hikiyama Festival is designated as an impor tant intangible folk-cultural asset of

Please enjoy the superb techniques of the Inami carving and Johana lacquerware craftsmen.

thatched-roof houses in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama.

stayed when they visited the village, and a workshop that was used for breeding silkworms.

Sericulture was once popular in Gokayama, and people bred silkworms in their houses.

The sound of looms still echo in the village, and craftsmen produce silk good for people and the environment as well. http://www.

4 Duty-free shop NANTO GOKAYAMA Kokiriko Enjoy the unspoiled Japanese mountain landscape Written around 1,400 years ago, Kokiriko is said to be the Japan s oldest folksong. People sing the song and dance to pray for a good har vest and give thanks for the f a r m e r s h a rd wo r k. P l e a s e e n j oy t h e nostalgic song and dance accompanied by the sasara, a traditional musical instrument. World Heritage Site: Historic Villages of Gokayama Suganuma Village In Gokayama, one can still see an old landscape like that of a fair y tale. This is a living world heritage, as the houses are occupied. There are two villages: Ainokura V i l l a g e a n d S u g a n u m a V i l l a g e. T h e re s i d e n t s h ave preserved the traditional culture, landscape and way of life. You can stay at an inn in Ainokura Village, to experience the luxury of staying overnight at a World Heritage Site. Sakuragaike Climbing Center This is one of the largest bouldering spots in Japan, enjoyed by both beginner and advanced climbers. The JOC Jr. Olympics are held here every year. Johana Hikiyama (Float) Hall The 300-year-old Johana Hikiyama Festival is designated as an impor tant intangible folk-cultural asset of Japan. Gorgeous floats and decorative parasols are displayed in the hall. Please enjoy the superb techniques of the Inami carving and Johana lacquerware craftsmen. Ainokura Village Iwase Family House Johana Silk Built about 300 years ago over a period of eight years, this is one of the largest thatched-roof houses in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. The house has an old Buddhist altar, which represents the belief of generations of ancestors, a study where officers of the Kaga Clan stayed when they visited the village, and a workshop that was used for breeding silkworms. The house tells the history of t h e v i l l a g e n e s tl e d i n t h e b e a u ti f u l mountain landscape. Sericulture was once popular in Gokayama, and people bred silkworms in their houses. The Johana area prospered as a place of cocoon processing and silk production. The sound of looms still echo in the village, and craftsmen produce silk good for people and the environment as well. Gokayama Paper Gokayama paper, produced in this mountain village with abundant nature and a rich culture, is regarded as one of the highest-quality papers in Japan. I t h a s b e e n d e s i g n a te d a s a Traditional Craft of Japan. You can experience paper-making in the village from spring to fall. Inami Carving Hall Wild Vegetables Inami carving is a 200-year-old craft that has been preserved in the Inami area. This area, home to nearly 200 carvers, is famous for its traditional carving. While strolling in the town, you can hear the nostalgic sound of wooden mallets striking chisels. Pieces of work by local carvers are displayed here. This mountain village has a rich food culture as a result of its severe winters. The wild vegetables have a distinctive f lavor. Ple ase e njoy the food of the mountain village, which is cooked in the traditional style

thatched-roof farmhouses in Hagimachi, just north of the center of the village.

public. You can learn about the life led by the local communit y in the olden days.

A beautiful mountain village that has retained its traditional lifestyle http://shirakawa-go.org/en/ http://www.

jp/ english/admin/ World Heritage Site: Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go I n t h e v i l l a g e o f S h i r a k a w a g o,

The thatched-roof houses, which are the result of the wisdom and skills of the local residents who suffered from harsh

yo u to s e e th e surrounding landscape, which includes the Wada family house with a thatched gable roof in the center.

There is a 700m-long hiking trail near the observatory deck.

s p e c i a l o c c a s i o n s i n S h i r a k awa g o Village.

delectable. (Hagimachi thatched-roof house village route along the Chubu-Hokuriku Nature Trail) http://shirakawa-go.

org/kankou/sutate/ Shiroyama-kan Goheimochi Selected for inclusion in a national preservation district for a group of

5 Duty-free shop World Heritage Site SHIRAKAWA-GO Gasshozukuri Minkaen (Thatched-roof Houses) Open-air Museum There is a cluster of thatched-roof farmhouses in Hagimachi, just north of the center of the village. In the interactive facilities and historical museum, you can learn about the residents wisdom and traditional way of living in harmony with nature. Here, Japanese traditional culture based on living close to nature has been preserved, and can be seen and experienced by the public. You can learn about the life led by the local communit y in the olden days. There are 26 farmhouses where you can try your hand at making soba noodles and rice cakes, and eat them as well. A beautiful mountain village that has retained its traditional lifestyle english/admin/ World Heritage Site: Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go I n t h e v i l l a g e o f S h i r a k a w a g o, t h e r e a r e 114 thatched-roof houses that are still inhabited. The thatched-roof houses, which are the result of the wisdom and skills of the local residents who suffered from harsh weather, are not only World Heritage cultural assets, but also key elements of an unspoiled landscape that is replete with the Japanese spirit. Roadside Shirakawago Castle Tower Observatory Deck Suttate Hot Pot with Hida Beef T h e o b s e r vato r y d e c k a l l ows yo u to s e e th e surrounding landscape, which includes the Wada family house with a thatched gable roof in the center. The landscape provides a different pastoral scene at each time of year. There is a 700m-long hiking trail near the observatory deck. Suttate is a soup made from beans ground in a stone grinder, miso and soy s a u c e, w h i c h h a s b e e n s e r v e d o n s p e c i a l o c c a s i o n s i n S h i r a k awa g o Village. Suttate hot pot, which is made from this soup and Hida beef raised in the Hirase-onsen area of Shirakawago, is truly delectable. (Hagimachi thatched-roof house village route along the Chubu-Hokuriku Nature Trail) Shiroyama-kan Goheimochi Selected for inclusion in a national preservation district for a group of historic buildings Shiroyama-kan is an inn with a history that dates back to the Meiji Period. Here, you can enjoy delicious regional dishes made from local ingredients. The inn has been providing tourists with warm hospitality, making their time in Shirakawago enjoyable. 7 This building was constructed on the model of a thatched-roof house. You can learn about the structure of thatched-roof houses in the Gassho Museum and enjoy shopping in the shopping center, where specialties produced in Shirakawago are sold. The ramen noodles made of rice grown in Shirakawa Village are recommended for their sticky texture. Goheimochi (grilled rice cake basted in a thick miso sauce) is a local food that has been ser ved in the Hida region since ancient time s. As there are a variety of cakes, such as cakes made from black rice and millet, you can enjoy different textures and flavors

The landscape seen from a bicycle is the true landscape.

hand who can give you explanations of the culture and history of satoyama in Hida.

a long history. http://satoyama-experience.

merchant area in which you can see waterways, houses with lattice windows, sake shops with a hanging ball

with a noren curtain hanging over the entrance.

brewery and Japanese sweets maker, and enjoy the traditional flavors of Takayama.

com/ art-and-culture/ & Festa Forest in Takayama SATOYAMA EXPERIENCE http://www.togeihida.co.jp/english/index.

This museum was constructed not only to preserve traditional skills but also to use them.

Please enjoy the luxurious and gorgeous floats, which integrate traditional culture and new technology.

jp/english/ Miyagawa Morning Market Jinya-mae Morning Market SATOYAMA EXPERIENCE Hida Beef Morning

Miyagawa River. jp/english/activities /sightseeing-information/morning-market http://www.jinya-asaichi.

6 Duty-free shop TAKAYAMA Hida Satoyama Cycling A historical town with beautiful nature A cycling tour is the most popular way of getting to know how people live in the Hida area. The landscape seen from a bicycle is the true landscape. Ag r i cul tu ra l v ill ag e s of fe r b e au ti f ul scener y, and there are veteran tour guides on hand who can give you explanations of the culture and history of satoyama in Hida. Strolling around the City Takayama is located in a mountainous area with many ancient temples and other old wooden buildings. You can enjoy typical Japanese scenes during the Takayama Festival and morning market, both of which have a long history. cycling/tour/half/ Historical Townscape Three historical streets have developed as a merchant area in which you can see waterways, houses with lattice windows, sake shops with a hanging ball made of Japanese cedar leaves, traditional houses with a large front door, and long-established stores with a noren curtain hanging over the entrance. SATOYAMA EXPERIENCE Food & Culture Walk You can visit long-established shops such as a tofu maker, sake brewery and Japanese sweets maker, and enjoy the traditional flavors of Takayama. A tour guide will explain the culture and features of the town. art-and-culture/ & Festa Forest in Takayama SATOYAMA EXPERIENCE The main attraction of the Takayama Festival is its gorgeous, beautifully decorated floats. This museum was constructed not only to preserve traditional skills but also to use them. Festival floats are produced in cooperation with skilled artisans. Please enjoy the luxurious and gorgeous floats, which integrate traditional culture and new technology. Miyagawa Morning Market Jinya-mae Morning Market SATOYAMA EXPERIENCE Hida Beef Morning markets selling vegetables, fruit and flowers are held in the square in front of Jinya and along the Miyagawa River. /sightseeing-information/morning-market Sake Brewery Tour Hidatakayama H i d a b e e f i s f r o m b l a c k- h a i r e d Japanese cows raised for 14 months or longer in Gifu Prefecture and ranked 5th grade, 4th grade or 3rd grade by the Japan Meat Grading Association. Outstanding in quality and taste, this beef is suitable for both Japanese and Western dishes. Good sake is produced in cold areas, and since Takayama is blessed with weather, water and rice that are suitable for sake brewing, its sake is of a high quality. During the brewing season there are six breweries that are open during different weeks for you to visit and taste their sakes

weathered snow and wind for about 40 0 years.

symbol of. Historical Town in the North Alps http://welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.

2,000m~3,000m high mountains, is a town of the Alps.

Soba-making Workshop Soba is a typical food of the Shinshu area (Nagano Prefecture).

http://e-takagi.net/?page_id=65 City Museum of http://welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.

htm This museum houses works of ar tists born in City, such as Yayoi Kusama, an

City is the largest miso production site in the prefecture, which is suitable for th

meltwater and clean air. http://matsumoto-artmuse.jp/en/ http://welcome.city.

htm YAYOI KUSAMA The Visionary Flowers YAYOI KUSAMA Kazuo Tamura Commemoration

At Asama Hot Spa and Utsukushiga-hara Spa, there are public facilities where you can

matsumoto.nagano.jp/ contents04+index.htm 11 http://ishiimiso.com/english/guide1.

7 Duty-free shop Castle MATSUMOTO This castle has the oldest Japanese castle tower, which has weathered snow and wind for about 40 0 years. One of f ive national-treasure castles, it is loved by the local residents as a symbol of. Historical Town in the North Alps Mountain Trekking M a t s u m o to, w h i c h a f f o r d s a n expansive view of 2,000m~3,000m high mountains, is a town of the Alps. You can enjoy trekking in scenic spots such as Kamikochi and Utsukushigahara heights. Soba-making Workshop Soba is a typical food of the Shinshu area (Nagano Prefecture). You can tr y your hand at making soba noodles and taste them in the workshop. City Museum of This museum houses works of ar tists born in City, such as Yayoi Kusama, an avant-garde artist, Shinzan Kamijo, a calligrapher, and Kazuo Tamura, an oil painter, and exhibits them in turn. Shinshu Miso Nagano Prefecture produces 30% or more of all Japanese miso. City is the largest miso production site in the prefecture, which is suitable for th e p ro d u c ti o n of fe r m e nte d fo o d, because it is blessed with clear meltwater and clean air. contents03+index.id+2.htm YAYOI KUSAMA The Visionary Flowers YAYOI KUSAMA Kazuo Tamura Commemoration Exhibition Room Hot Spa Tour With its 16 spa resorts, City is a big hot spring site. At Asama Hot Spa and Utsukushiga-hara Spa, there are public facilities where you can enjoy a day-trip bath while chatting with local residents. contents04+index.htm 11 Snowshoeing Snowshoes are convenient for walking on a snowy field or a snowy path in the winter mountains. With snowshoes, you can enjoy the snowy world by observing ice cascades and snowy mountains, and playing in the snow. Sanzoku-yaki This local food of the area consists of fried chicken breast or leg soaked in a soy-based sauce with garlic and spices. 12

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