Things to do in Gifu Prefecture

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Gifu Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture

Gifu Attractions

It isn't hard to find exciting things to see and do in Gifu. Delve into the area's history and check out the top attractions in this charming city. Sort out your schedule now so you can hit the deck running once you arrive.

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Hida Takayama, Shirakawa-go+Observatory|Day Trip from Nagoya

Hida Takayama, Shirakawa-go+Observatory|Day Trip from Nagoya

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $46 per adult
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Gifu: Shirakawa-go Tour with a Private Guide

Gifu: Shirakawa-go Tour with a Private Guide

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $216 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya

Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $50 per adult
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Takayama: Onigiri and miso soup making at a buddhist temple

Takayama: Onigiri and miso soup making at a buddhist temple

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $25 per adult
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Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage & Hida Takayama Day Tour

Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage & Hida Takayama Day Tour

Activity duration is 13 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $50 per adult
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What to do in Gifu Prefecture

Free Things to Do in Gifu

They say the best things in life are free. Discover the following around Gifu:

Shoho-ji - Get a deeper understanding of the local religion at this spiritual site.

Bairin Park - Organize a picnic and enjoy a stroll around the gorgeous plant life.

Things to Do in Gifu (prefecture) with Kids

There are lots of sensational experiences in Gifu (prefecture) that the entire gang will get a buzz out of. Here are some of the top family friendly experiences in the area.

 

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Shirakawago Historic Village

4.5/5(59 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Shirakawa with a stop at Shirakawago Historic Village. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Shirakawago Historic Village
Shinhotaka Ropeway

Shinhotaka Ropeway

5/5(9 reviews)

Enjoy a ride on Japan’s first double-deck gondola for magnificent views of the Japanese Alps. Stop at stations to stroll nature trails, spot wildflowers and join a snowshoe tour.

Shinhotaka Ropeway
Hirayu Onsen

Hirayu Onsen

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Hirayu Onsen during your travels to Takayama. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Hirayu Onsen
Miyagawa Morning Market

Miyagawa Morning Market

4/5(16 reviews)

Experience authentic Takayama life at this teeming morning market, where traditionally dressed farmers hawk fresh produce and local wares.

Miyagawa Morning Market
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Hirayu Waterfall

5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hirayu Waterfall, a lovely green space in Takayama. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Hirayu Waterfall
Takayama Yatai Kaikan

Takayama Yatai Kaikan

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Admire the detailed carvings, metalwork and puppets of the floats housed in this exhibition hall. Learn why the floats were originally decorated in this way.

Takayama Yatai Kaikan
Mountain peak with snow in Okuhida Shinhotaka Ropeway in Gifu Prefecture, Japan park with cloudy sky on spring day

Okuhida Hot Spring Village

You can take time to visit Okuhida Hot Spring Village during your travels to Takayama. Discover the mountain views in this walkable area.

Okuhida Hot Spring Village
Hirayu Onsen Ski Place

Hirayu Onsen Ski Place

Hit the slopes in Takayama with a visit to Hirayu Onsen Ski Place. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Hirayu Onsen Ski Place
Takayama Jinya

Takayama Jinya

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Housed in a traditional Edo Period government complex, this interesting museum tells of Takayama's significance to the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Takayama Jinya

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Gifu Prefecture

Hida Takayama Onsen

Hida Takayama Onsen

4.5/5(104 area reviews)

Nestled amid the Japan Alps is one of Honshu’s most alluring cities. Discover old merchant’s homes, sake breweries, eclectic museums and flamboyant festivals.

Hida Takayama Onsen
Magome

Magome

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the museums in Magome, and Magome Post Town is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Magome
Old Town Takayama

Old Town Takayama

Travel back in time to a well-preserved merchant’s neighborhood from the Edo period. Visit atmospheric markets, sake breweries, coffeehouses and museums.

Old Town Takayama
Takayama - May 26, 2019: Traditional buildings in the Hida folk village open air museum of Takayama, Japan

Atagomachi

Though Atagomachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area.

Atagomachi
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Shirotoricho Shirotori

Amidaga Falls is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Shirotoricho Shirotori and the surrounding area.

Shirotoricho Shirotori
Traditional village, Shirakawa-go, Japan

Fuyutō

While Fuyutō might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall and Takayama Yatai Kaikan.

Fuyutō

 

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Popular day trips from Gifu Prefecture

Gujo

Gujo

Panorama from Nabana no Sato park in Japan

Kuwana

Takayama

Takayama

Matsumoto

Matsumoto

大垣城 天守閣

Ogaki

Kiso

Kiso

Tourists walking on a bridge toward Sunomata Ichiya Castle which is illuminated at blue dusk and surrounded by beautiful cherry blossom trees (Sakura) during Hanami Matsuri Festival, in Gifu, Japan

Gifu

Nagoya

Nagoya

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You'll barely have time to fetch your wallet out of your pocket with so many free things to do:

  • Miyagawa Morning Market
  • Sanmachi-suji
  • Chiyoboinari Shrine
  • Sekigahawra Battlefield

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