[Travel Journal in Winter] Don’t miss it! Walking around Gujo Hachiman and playing at Meiho Ski Resort! Go for a high-level winter trip to Gujo, one of the most popular snow resorts in Japan.
When you are heading to Meiho Ski Resort by Tokai Hokuriku Expressway, it is easier to get there by getting off from Gujo Hachiman Interchange.
Gujo Hachiman is a town full of history and culture. It is such a waste if you miss visiting Hachiman!
This time, we are introducing a deeper Gujo trip in winter, a castle town, and a winter activity trip!
Even when you planned to go on a day trip, why not depart more leisurely and stay one night before making it a short vacation?
We are guiding you for the best Gujo in winter, where you can relax and enjoy yourself during your stay.
First, let us go walking around the tasteful castle town.
You can find lots of attractive points, such as the old townscape of Gujo Hachiman Castle and its castle town, water paths and scenery with water and eating snacks around the town.
In summer, the famous Gujo Odori Dance Festival is crowded with people and in winter, a relaxing time flows inside the town.
Search for discount coupons at “TABITABI Coupon” for handcraft workshop experience in Gujo.
Making your own Tenugui
(Japanese towel)Takara Gallery Workshop Making food replica Sample Kobo
Gujo Hachiman also has facilities where you can make food replicas and try silk screen printing. Even small children can enjoy crafting together.
As these shops are too busy that you may not be able to make a reservation during summer, you can enjoy smoothly during winter.
Now you can also join these workshops at a reasonable price with “TABITABI Coupon” issued by Gujo
* Issuance has been suspended due to the period during which the state of emergency is issued.
→ Go to “TABITABI Coupon” page
Take a rest and prepare for the next day.
How to choose a hotel for your stay in Gujo?
(Hotel Inn Nakashimaya)
Hotel, hotel inn, guest house, and rental villa, all kinds of accommodation facilities can be found in Gujo.
If you are confused with where to stay, one of your requirements for consideration can be whether a meal is provided or not.
If you want to relax at the hotel and prepare for the next day, why not choose a hotel inn with meals!?
Hotel inn, serving dinner during your stay, offers meals made with local ingredients. Since winter is the hunting season, some inns are providing wild boar hot pots and venison dishes.
Tasting local cuisines is one of the most important elements of traveling. Trying local food is a special experience which you can only try at that place.
Take a rest with delicious food and prepare for the next day’s snow activities.
If you want to go deeper into Gujo Hachiman, you may choose an accommodation-only plan and try local food for dinner at where the local people are going.
You can find many kinds of restaurants in the streets at Gujo Hachiman. You do not need to worry about finding a restaurant.
Maybe you can ask the local people when walking around or staff at sightseeing spots about their recommended restaurant!
Basically, the local people in Gujo are very friendly. You may know something interesting from them! Communication with local people during your trip is also fun!
Let’s go!
Let’s head to Meiho Ski Resort which is only 30 minutes by car.
Meiho Ski Resort is the closest ski resort to Gujo Hachiman and is one of the largest ski resorts in the western Japan area.
You can enjoy a super long ski route with a maximum distance of 5,000m from the mountaintop at an altitude of 1,600m. You can enjoy a magnificent view of the Northern Alps. All 13 unique ski routes are available for anyone from advanced skiers to beginners.
From this season, “WEB ticket” is introduced for purchase online in advance. It is more comfortable and safer to go to the slopes without any contact with people and without lining up at the ticket office!
→ Go to “WEB ticket purchase page”
A large kid’s area and family area for both kids and adults!
The size of the kids’ park “Shaun the Sheep Snowland” at Meiho Ski Resort is also the largest in western Japan!
You can enjoy snow activities on a spacious slope using sleds, tubes, and snow striders. A moving belt is installed, so you can climb more easily and play as much as you want!
Not only children but also adults can return to their childhood and enjoy themselves here! Some families come here only for playing at this kids’ park.
In addition, there are a kids room (daycare center) and a kid’s land (indoor kids space) in the adjacent facility for guests to use!
“Shaun the Sheep Snowland”
Entry fee : 1,200JPY * Free entry if you purchased a one-day lift ticket or an afternoon ticket.
Tasting food on the slope!
Try a lunch of local food at Meiho Ski Resort.
Having lunch at a ski resort is also an attractive point!
Meals on the ski slope are known as “Gere-shoku” recently and are getting more and more popular.
At Gelaende Deck Terrace of Meiho Ski Resort, “Meiho ham”, famous for pressed ham, Meiho Ladies producing handmade tomato ketchup, and other restaurants operating by local corporations can be found here.
Creating a new memory during your Gujo Hachiman & Meiho Ski Resort trip this year.
By staying at Gujo overnight and having some more spare time, we recommend you try something that you might not go for a day trip. After skiing, it is really nice to go to Meiho Hot Spring Yuseikan for a hot bath.
If you are not so interested in sightseeing at the urban area, how about going to the countryside and digging deeper?
I am sure you and your family can have a good memory during the trip!
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◎Meiho Ski Resort
Having the longest skiing distance of over 5,000m and the largest ski slopes and kids park in western Japan, it is a large scale having a homely atmosphere ski resort in Eastern Gujo.
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