Immerse Yourself in a Magical World of Ice on the "Frozen Waterfall Bus Tour"

On this bus tour, guided by a staff member from Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida, a dedicated bus takes guests to two major ice spectacles: "Aodaru," massive icicles appearing in the mountains of Fukuji Onsen, and the illuminated "Kanekoori" in Shin-Hirayu Onsen. It offers a luxurious moment to appreciate the mystical sculptures formed by sub-zero temperatures amidst the quiet of the night. Far more than just sightseeing, your guide will unravel the natural wonders created by the severe winter of Okuhida at the foot of the Northern Alps during the ride. Guests can learn the stories behind these stunning frosty landscapes crafted by temperatures plunging below minus 10 degrees Celsius, including the origins of the names "Aodaru" and "Kanekoori," as well as insights into Okuhida's snow quality.

After the bus tour, warm up your chilled body at the courtyard footbath of Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida. Surrounded by soothing steam, guests can enjoy "Snowy Mizore Sake," a icy sake drink reminiscent of the frozen landscapes seen on the tour. Utilizing a phenomenon known as supercooling, the moment the sake is poured into a glass, it transforms instantly from liquid into smooth, slushy ice. Appreciating the intense cold of Okuhida makes the refreshing chill feel all the more soothing, as the crisp sake luxuriously quenches your warmed throat.