Are you ready to explore a hidden winter wonderland?

  • One of the many instagramable spots around Shin Hirayu Onsen!
  • Henbetori, a lion dance, on February 7th and 8th at Fukuji Onsen!
  • Kamakura snow domes dotted around Shinhotaka Onsen.
  • Creative snow sculptures at the Hirayu Otaki Ice Festival in Hirayu Onsen!

The Okuhida Onsen Towns are the perfect region to experience a Japanese winter. With gorgeous winter landscapes around every corner, luxurious open-air hot springs in abundance, this is an area where tradition, culture and nature meet.

There’s no time like now to visit with the Okuhida Winter Stories event taking place in all five of the onsen towns, each celebrating their winter scenery in their own unique way. So come along and join us as we explore these hidden gems tucked away in the north of Gifu Prefecture!

Please note that each town’s events are taking place on different dates, so check the link below for more information about each town!

For More Information About the Events in Each Town (Japanese)
For More Information About Okuhida Hot Spring Villages
Read More About the Towns in Okuhida