Learn About Medicinal Herbs on a Tour of Hida-Furukawa, Gifu
Overview
Learn about Hida-Furukawa's culture of cultivating medicinal herbs — a folk wisdom passed down through generations and an essential part of the locals' daily lives — on this herb-themed walking tour of this quaint town in northern Gifu Prefecture! Have a delicious lunch made with medicinal herbs, learn all about Japanese herbs from your guide and on a workshop, and make your own herbal tea blends.
Highlights
- Take a step back in time as you stroll around the well-preserved traditional streets of Hida-Furukawa
- Flexible options: choose from a regular or upgraded lunch, or a walking tour only or round-trip transfer (taxi or bus) between Hida-Furukawa and Takayama
- Learn about the Hida area’s culture of cultivating medicinal herbs, and try making your own herbal tea blends
- Enjoy a delicious lunch made with medicinal herbs
- Shop for traditional Japanese souvenirs such as sake, ‘kumihimo’ accessories, and handmade candles