Local Sightseeing &
Model Courses

Local Sightseeing
Model Courses

Gransnow Okuibuki is located in Shiga Prefecture, home to hot springs, gourmet cuisine, tourist spots,
and many other sites where you can experience Japan's culture.

:Travel time from Gransnow Okuibuki by bus, taxi, or boat.

ONSEN HOT SPRINGS
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Choumeiji Onsen Amahanoyu

Take a day trip to this hot spring facility in Omihachiman City. The waters are said to boost immunity and offer other beneficial effects.

Approx. 70 min.

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Kita Omi Resort

This 24-hour hot spring resort features seven different types of natural hot springs, two types of saunas, and restaurants.

Approx. 45 min.

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Ibuki Herbal Baths

A popular day trip destination, these herbal baths incorporate seven types of highly effective medicinal herbs.

Approx. 25 min.

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Traditional Japanese Inn "Kamoikeso"

Savor a dining experience highlighting the tastes of each season while enjoying the view of Mt. Ibuki, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains.

Approx. 25 min.

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Lake Biwa Traditional Japanese Inn "Futabaso"

Situated on the shore of Lake Biwa in Hikone City, all rooms provide a panoramic view of the lake.

Approx. 45 min.

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Hotel & Resorts NAGAHAMA

Proximity not only to Lake Biwa but also to many famous tourist sites results in a fusion of history-imbued townscapes and modernity.

Approx. 40 min.

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Koka-Shinobi no Yado Miyano Onsen

Three types of guest rooms with open-air baths and luxurious room designs make this facility a relaxing experience.

Approx. 95 min.

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Kitabiwako Hotel GRAZIE

The interior of the hotel, inspired by the Northern Italian city of Verona, is a wonderful place to spend some special, relaxing moments.

Approx. 40 min.

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Sugatani Onsen

Relax in hot springs fed directly from the waters' source, and dine on Omi beef sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and other sumptuous dishes.

Approx. 35 min.

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Guest House Iroha

Renovated traditional housing as well as hotel-type rooms are available.

Approx. 40 min.

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Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

Route Inn's chain of safe and reliable hotels operates throughout Japan.

Approx. 30 min.

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Art Hotel Nagahama

This hotel offers manmade radium hot springs and mist saunas that are effective in soothing tired bodies.

Approx. 35 min.

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Toyoko Inn Maibara-Eki Shinkansen Nishi-Guchi

This hotel chain, known for its safety and reliability, operates across Japan.

Approx. 40 min.

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Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Mintatokan

This hotel boasts a high-quality hot spring bath featuring pure calcium carbonate sourced from Futamata Hot Springs, along with a "self-löyly" sauna exclusively for men.

Approx. 40 min.

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The Biwako Terrace

Located on terrace at an elevation of 1,100 meters. Take the ropeway to the top of the mountain and enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Biwa.

Approx. 110 min.

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La Collina Omi-Hachiman

The flagship Taneya-Club Harie store.
Enjoy their seasonal confectionery and the natural surroundings.

Approx. 70 min.

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Hikone Castle

This renowned castle took twenty years to build and is a historic tourist site with turrets designated as Important Cultural Properties.

Approx. 45 min.

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Shirahige Shrine

The oldest grand shrine in Omi, also called Itsukushima of Omi.

Approx. 95 min.

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Kurokabe Square

Streets lined with shops utilizing renovated architecture from the Edo and Meiji eras such as glassware galleries, workshops offering trial glassmaking lessons, restaurants, and more.

Approx. 40 min.

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THE HIDEAWAY FACTORY Ritto

The concept is that of a speakeasy in the 1920s Prohibition era. The entire interior is hand-crafted by shop staff.

Approx. 100 min.

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Rosa & Berry Tawada

Enjoy roses and seasonal flowers at this English garden. The site also includes a sheep farm.

Approx. 35 min.

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Sagawa Art Museum

Opened in March 1998 in Moriyama, Omi, this museum overlooking Lake Biwa, surrounded by beautiful nature.

Approx. 90 min.

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Lake Biwa Museum

Learn about the history of Lake Biwa and the relationship between people and other living things at this interactive museum.

Approx. 95 min.

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Miho Museum

A world-renowned architect I.M. Pei designed this museum, showcasing global art collections in a distinctive building.

Approx. 125 min.

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Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo

This full-scale outlet mall carries products from manufacturers, brands, and select shops from all over the world.

Approx. 90 min.

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Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum

This museum is built on the historic battlefield of the decisive Battle of Sekigahara.

Approx. 30 min.

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Chikubushima Island

This island hosts a wealth of significant sites, including National Treasures such as Hogonji Karamon gate and the main shrine of Tsukubusuma Shrine, as well as Hogonji Boat Passageway (Funa-roka), an Important Cultural Property.

Approx. 70 min.

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Avenue of Metasequoias

Approximately 500 metasequoia trees are planted over a distance of about 2.4 km.

Approx. 75 min.

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Enjoy Japan's distinctive culture, famous tourist spots, local gourmet cuisine, hot springs, and more.

Kansai Tour Course

4 Days/3 Nights

Starting from Kansai International Airport (KIX), this course takes guests to the ski resort and to Kyoto and Nara, where much of Japan's wonderful old culture remains.

1. 10:00
  
  Depart Kansai International Airport (KIX)
2. 11:00
  Walking around Osaka
  - Osaka Castle
    
    One of Japan's three famous castles located at the northern end of the Uemachi Plateau.
  - Abeno Harukas
    
    Japan's largest skyscraper complex, boasting a height of 300 meters.
  - Dotonbori
    
    A typical shopping street in Kansai where you can savor the true essence of Osaka.
  Okonomiyaki
  (Japanese savory pancake)
  
  Takoyaki
  (Octopus balls)
  
  Izakaya
  (Japanese pub)
3. 22:00
  
  Stay overnight in Osaka
1. 8:00
  
  Travel by Shinkansen (Osaka-Maibara)
2. 9:30
  GRANSNOW OKUIBUKI
  Beef Curry
  
  Big servings! Katsudon
  (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl) with Tonkatsu Sauce
  
  Delicious Spicy Kalbi Short Rib Ramen
  
  Old-Fashioned Napolitan Spaghetti
  Travel by Shinkansen (Maibara-Kyoto)
3. 19:00
  Dinner in Kyoto
  Kaiseki Cuisine
4. 23:00
  
  Stay overnight in Kyoto
1. 10:00
  Walking around Kyoto
  - Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    
    This temple is registered as a World Heritage Sites and one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto."
  - Toji Temple (Five-Storied Pagoda)
    
    A World Cultural Heritage Site, this temple features many historical buildings such as the five-storied pagoda and the main hall.
  - Fushimi Inari Taisha
    
    Located on Mt. Inari in Kyoto's Fushimi Ward, this is the main shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines throughout Japan.
  Simmered Tofu
  
  Matcha
2. 16:00
  Walking around Nara
  - Nara Park
    
    This urban park has a total area of approx. 660 hectares and is home to approximately 1,200 deer.
  Kamameshi (Japanese rice dish cooked in a pot)
  
  Persimmon Leaf-Wrapped Sushi
3. 22:00
  
  Stay overnight in Nara
1. 10:00
  Walking around Nara
  Sushi
2. 17:00
  
  Arrival at Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Chubu-Kansai Course

6 Days/5 Nights

This course takes guests from Central Japan International Airport (NGO) to Kansai International Airport (KIX), with the experience of Japanese culture and skiing along the way.

1. 9:00
  
  Depart Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
2. 11:00
  Walking around Takayama
  - Shirakawa-go
    
    Explore the traditional wisdom, techniques, and stunning nature of this World Heritage Site, especially the "gassho-zukuri" village with thatched-roof houses.
  - Old Townscape
    
    This charming townscape in the center of Takayama City features long-established sake breweries and shops and restaurants. Enjoy eating as you walk around.
  - Onsen Hot Springs
    
    The simple alkaline hot spring waters make your skin feel smooth.
    Enjoy different types of hot water at each establishment.
  Takayama Ramen
  
  Kaiseki Cuisine
3. 22:00
  
  Stay overnight in Nagoya
1. 10:00
  Walking around Nagoya
  - Nagoya Castle
    
    The symbol of Nagoya built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is famed for the Golden Tiger-Fish Roof Ornaments atop the main tower keep.
  - Osu
    
    The shopping streets are lined with shops selling the latest fashions, Japanese craft stores boasting long histories, and Nagoya's own cuisine.
  - A theme park inspired by the world of popular movies
    
    Opened in 2022 in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture, this park expresses the worldview of popular movies.
  - Higashiyama Zoo &
    Botanical Gardens
    
    This zoo boasts the largest variety of animal species in Japan, allowing you to observe a diverse range of animals. The botanical garden exhibits around 7,000 plant species.
  Kishimen Noodles
  
  Hitsumabushi
  (Grilled eel with rice)
  
  Tebasaki
  (Chicken Wings)
  
  Misonikomi Udon
2. 23:00
  
  Stay overnight in Nagoya
1. 8:00
  
  Travel by Shinkansen (Nagoya-Maibara)
2. 9:30
  GRANSNOW OKUIBUKI
  Beef Curry
  
  Big servings! Katsudon
  (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl) with Tonkatsu Sauce
  
  Delicious Spicy Kalbi Short Rib Ramen
  
  Old-Fashioned Napolitan Spaghetti
  Travel by Shinkansen (Maibara-Kyoto)
3. 19:00
  Dinner in Kyoto
  Kaiseki Cuisine
4. 23:00
  
  Stay overnight in Kyoto
1. 10:00
  Walking around Kyoto
  - Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    
    This temple is registered as a World Heritage Sites and one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto."
  - Toji Temple (Five-Storied Pagoda)
    
    A World Cultural Heritage Site, this temple features many historical buildings such as the five-storied pagoda and the main hall.
  - Fushimi Inari Taisha
    
    Located on Mt. Inari in Kyoto's Fushimi Ward, this is the main shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines throughout Japan.
  Simmered Tofu
  
  Matcha
2. 16:00
  Walking around Nara
  - Nara Park
    
    This urban park has a total area of approx. 660 hectares and is home to approximately 1,200 deer.
  Kamameshi (Japanese rice dish cooked in a pot)
  
  Persimmon Leaf-Wrapped Sushi
3. 22:00
  
  Stay overnight in Nara
1. 10:00
  Walking around Osaka
  - Osaka Castle
    
    One of Japan's three famous castles located at the northern end of the Uemachi Plateau.
  - Abeno Harukas
    
    Japan's largest skyscraper complex, boasting a height of 300 meters.
  - Dotonbori
    
    A typical shopping street in Kansai where you can savor the true essence of Osaka.
  Okonomiyaki
  (Japanese savory pancake)
  
  Takoyaki
  (Octopus balls)
  
  Izakaya
  (Japanese pub)
2. 22:00
  
  Stay overnight in Osaka
1. 11:00
  Walking around Osaka
  Sushi
2. 17:00
  
  Arrival at Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Golden Route

8 Days/7 Nights

This course lets you enjoy skiing while visiting all of Japan's famous tourist spots, from Tokyo to Hakone, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka.

1. 9:00
  
  Depart Narita International Airport (NRT)
2. 11:00
  Walking around Tokyo
  - Tokyo Skytree
    
    With a height of 634 meters, this is known as the world's tallest tower. A newer tourist attraction in Tokyo that you must not miss.
  - Kaminarai-mon Gate
    
    The main gate of Sensoji Temple, it is thought to be protected by the gods of wind and thunder. The large red lantern with "Kaminarimon" written on it is the well-known symbol of Asakusa.
  - teamLab Planets
    
    This is "a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers" created by the art collective teamLab.
  - Harajuku
    (Takeshita-Dori Street)
    
    The epicenter of Japan's "kawaii" culture, this street is lined with shops selling gourmet food, sweets, fashions, and more.
  Sushi
  
  Ramen
  
  Izakaya
  (Japanese pub)
  
  Monja
  (A thin batter mixed dish with various ingredients on a hot iron griddle)
3. 22:00
  
  Stay overnight in Tokyo
1. 10:00
  Hakone
  - Hakone Ropeway
    
    Known as "walking in the air," this ropeway connects the approx. 4-km distance from Sounzan to Togendai on the shore of Ashinoko Lake.
  - Owakudani
    
    A major sightseeing spot in Hakone, enjoy strolling along the nature research trail and try specialties such as the "black eggs."
  - Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
    
    This pirate ship connects Togendai Port, Hakone-machi Port, and Moto-Hakone Port. Enjoy the beautiful view of Hakone from the lake.
  Kaiseki Cuisine
2. 23:00
  
  Stay overnight in Hakone
1. 10:00
  
  Travel by Shinkansen (Odawara-Nagoya)
2. 11:00
  Walking around Nagoya
  - Nagoya Castle
    
    The symbol of Nagoya built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is famed for the Golden Tiger-Fish Roof Ornaments atop the main tower keep.
  - Osu
    
    The shopping streets are lined with shops selling the latest fashions, Japanese craft stores boasting long histories, and Nagoya's own cuisine.
  - A theme park inspired by the world of popular movies
    
    Opened in 2022 in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture, this park expresses the worldview of popular movies.
  - Higashiyama Zoo &
    Botanical Gardens
    
    This zoo boasts the largest variety of animal species in Japan, allowing you to observe a diverse range of animals. The botanical garden exhibits around 7,000 plant species.
  Kishimen Noodles
  
  Hitsumabushi
  (Grilled eel with rice)
  
  Tebasaki
  (Chicken Wings)
  
  Misonikomi Udon
3. 23:00
  
  Stay overnight in Nagoya
1. 7:00
  Walking around Nagoya
  Breakfast Set
  Travel by Shinkansen (Nagoya-Maibara)
2. 9:30
  GRANSNOW OKUIBUKI
  Beef Curry
  
  Big servings! Katsudon
  (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl) with Tonkatsu Sauce
  
  Delicious Spicy Kalbi Short Rib Ramen
  
  Old-Fashioned Napolitan Spaghetti
  Travel by Shinkansen (Maibara-Kyoto)
3. 19:00
  Dinner in Kyoto
  Kaiseki Cuisine
4. 23:00
  
  Stay overnight in Kyoto
1. 10:00
  Walking around Kyoto
  - Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    
    This temple is registered as a World Heritage Sites and one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto."
  - Toji Temple (Five-Storied Pagoda)
    
    A World Cultural Heritage Site, this temple features many historical buildings such as the five-storied pagoda and the main hall.
  - Fushimi Inari Taisha
    
    Located on Mt. Inari in Kyoto's Fushimi Ward, this is the main shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines throughout Japan.
  Simmered Tofu
  
  Matcha
2. 16:00
  Walking around Nara
  - Nara Park
    
    This urban park has a total area of approx. 660 hectares and is home to approximately 1,200 deer.
  Kamameshi (Japanese rice dish cooked in a pot)
  
  Persimmon Leaf-Wrapped Sushi
3. 22:00
  
  Stay overnight in Nara
1. 10:00
  Walking around Osaka
  - Osaka Castle
    
    One of Japan's three famous castles located at the northern end of the Uemachi Plateau.
  - Abeno Harukas
    
    Japan's largest skyscraper complex, boasting a height of 300 meters.
  - Dotonbori
    
    A typical shopping street in Kansai where you can savor the true essence of Osaka.
  Okonomiyaki
  (Japanese savory pancake)
  
  Takoyaki
  (Octopus balls)
  
  Izakaya
  (Japanese pub)
2. 22:00
  
  Stay overnight in Osaka
1. 9:00
  USJ
  - One of the five Universal Studios theme parks in the world. The newly established Super Nintendo World is especially popular.
2. 22:00
  
  Stay overnight in Osaka
1. 10:00
  Walking around Osaka
  Udon
2. 15:00
  
  Arrival at Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Local Sightseeing & Model Courses

Kansai Tour Course

Chubu-Kansai Course

Golden Route

Local Sightseeing &
Model Courses