Pls book online bus to Shirakawago and book the earliest bus so village won’t be crowded. Go straight up to hilltop lookout first to escape crowd. Morning queues for tickets at Takayama can be crazy. Like VD said, book online just flash confirmations and board.
Takayama must eat Hida beef steak, Yakiniku and the famous Hida sushi in old town. Like elsewhere, lunches are cheaper. Since your staying ryokan dinner shd be included.
Staying in Kyoto is different experience from busy Osaka. Mid Dec still have chance to visit Yamazaki Distillery (between Osaka and Kyoto). Must book online your tour slot. Just Google “Yamazaki Distillery”.
Enjoy!
Oh. But online don't have the package right? I understand there is a package that include the bus and ropeway.
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