Starting at Matsumoto Castle, we walk to Alps Park and admire the great view from there. After experiencing Matsumoto's candy culture and tasting sake at Daishinshu Brewery, we take a chartered vehicle to Kamikochi.

Beginning with soaking in a quiet and beautiful early morning stroll through Kamikochi, we have lunch there. Then we head to Joyful Walks Norikura in Norikura Kogen. Depending on your physical condition, you can explore waterfalls or stroll through the beautiful grasslands of Ichinose Meadow. After enjoying a local cafe, we take the onsen lecture and head to the famous Shirahone Onsen.

From Shirahone Onsen, we take the Norikura Raicho Route, Japan's highest paved road, in an authorized vehicle (due to private car restrictions) to Mt.Norikura Tatamidaira at an elevation of 2700 m. Those with good fitness level can hike up 100 m to Mt.Fujimi (Norikura area). We might get a chance to observe Japanese rock ptarmigans designated as a National Natural Monument and as endangered species. Afterwards, we cross the border between Shinshu and Hida and head to Okuhida Onsengo for lunch. Then we travel to Nakao Kogen, the foot of Nakao Pass, known as the icon of Shinpi Trail. After that, we walk about 5 km through a village famous for onsens and Japanese pepper, and savor onsens at a traditional onsen inn.

After relaxing at a onsen inn, we enjoy a morning short walk in the limited-access area of Goshikigahara Forest, which can only be entered with a guided tour. We visit the stunning Nunobiki Waterfall. Having lunch in Nyukawa or Hirayu, we visit the Hida Great Limestone Cave and a local tomato farm known for specialty produce in Nyukawa area for a harvest experience. Then we return to your accommodation in Nyukawa.

The route heads towards the city with views of the satoyama (rural mountain foothill landscape) spreading on Nyugawa along the Kohachiga Stream. Entering Takayama, we meet a world-class tourist destination with a traditional townscape. We reach the end of the Shipi Trail at the trailhead on the Hida side and take a guided walk through the old town. In the evening, a dinner featuring local products from Takayama is served.