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Most people stroll through the historic district of Hida-Takayama, and go as far as the world heritage site at Shirakawago before heading home. Why not add a special experience to this typical route" Something to definitely check out is the Hida-Satoyama Cycling tour, which takes you through an area called Hida-Furukawa, where beautiful satoyama scenery still survives, and offers opportunities to interact with the locals.

What is Hida-Furukawa"

Hida-Furukawa is called Takayama's inner parlor, and it is well-known as another one of the historic districts that survive in Hida. With the townscape's white-walled storehouses and stone temple walls as an elegant backdrop, the Setogawa River flows by, filled with over 1,000 colorful carp. In this town, famous around the country as a sightseeing spot, tourists take pictures while enjoying the scenery alongside local children playing cheerfully, and you can feel the kindness and warmth rooted in their way of life.
What's special about Satoyama Cycling"

The Hida Satoyama Cycling tours you can experience in Hida-Furukawa are not cycling tours where you just ride a bicycle around sightseeing spots. There you can encounter the townscape, with its wealth of history and natural beauty, and the warmth of the lo...