Travel Log - Japan 2018 Day 5

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7 November 2018 (Takayama-Shinhotaka Ropeway-Kamikochi)

Departed from Takayama early to our 1st main activity of the day - Shinhotaka Ropeway!

 ^ Bus combo coupon for Takayama → Shinhotaka Ropeway → Matsumoto
(can be used within 3 days)

To get to Shinhotaka Ropeway, we had to take the bus from Takayama to Hirayu Onsen (which is like a bus terminal station) and wait for another bus to the ropeway. 

At Hirayu Onsen, there are luggage lockers available to store them away so we could travel fuss-free and enjoy without thinking about the baggages. 

A public foot bath available for use while waiting for the bus @ Hirayu Onsen

Just look at the steam emitting from this precious onsen ♥ 

(personally, I felt my legs were cooking in there but its a kind of tormenting bliss, if you get what I mean)

View en route to Shinhotaka Ropeway

Shinhotaka Ropeway
Map: 710-58 Okuhida Onsengō Kansaka, Takayama, Gifu 506-1421, Japan

Let the pictures speak for themselves... ♡

Every angle, every turn... everything was simply picturesque.

 Mandatory shots of my travel buddies...

Lunch @ Shinhotaka Ropeway. 
All that needs to be done: buy a coupon for whatever you want, hand it over to the staff, and wait for food to be ready. (I really love these machines ❣ )

Curry & Rice with Hamburg~! 

Hida Beef Croquette

Kamikochi
Map: Matsumoto, Nagano 390-1520, Japan

Every single second is so precious when faced with beauty like these.... 🎔

Nishi-itoya Mountain Lodge
Map: Kamikochi-4469-1 Azumi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-1516, Japan

Upon checking in, we were warmly welcomed by the reception staff who enlightened us on the rules of the lodge, our meal timings (there are specific timings to choose from) and a rough introduction on what we could do around the area.

Japanese-style Room: Futons are kept in the day and are being set up while you're having dinner

We thought... being in the mountains, there was a chance we might get hungry (I mean, you probably cant find food in the mountains right), but, how wrong were we: 

We were too full... TOO FULL, to have any kind of supper.

An early night for a full day of hike the next day~☆

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Photo credits: S9 Galaxy & my travel pals @Jole @mx