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Gifu Prefecture
Gifu, a city steeped in history and tradition, offers a captivating mix of cultural landmarks and natural beauty. Visit Gifu Castle, perched on top of Mount Kinka, for breathtaking views of the surrounding city. The historic Gifu Park offers peaceful strolls, while the famous Nagara River provides a tranquil setting for cormorant fishing, a traditional fishing method that dates back over 1,300 years. Gifu is also known for its unique "Hida beef," renowned for its marbled texture and rich flavour. A visit to Gifu blends fascinating history with modern relaxation, making it an unforgettable destination.
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Tours • From Nagoya
Shirakawa-go & Takayama Old Town Day Tour (Optional Hida Beef Lunch)
English guided
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4.6 / 5
(4.0K) • 70K+ booked
kr 330
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Tours • From Nagoya
Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village Day Trip (Departing from Nagoya, optional observatory tour included)
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English guided
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4.7 / 5
(2.9K) • 60K+ booked
kr 330
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Cable cars • Takayama
Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Round Trip Ticket
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4.6 / 5
(113) • 5K+ booked
kr 160
Tours • From Nagoya
Shirakawa-go, Takayama and Gujo Hachiman Day Tour from Nagoya
English guided
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4.9 / 5
(134) • 2K+ booked
kr 330
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Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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4.8 / 5
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Tours • From Nagoya
Obara Shikizakura Festival & Korankei & Kokokusan Eihoji Temple Autumn Leaves Day Trip
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Private tour
English guided
4.4 / 5
(34) • 1K+ booked
kr 380
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Tours • From Nagoya
Takayama & Fairytale Shirakawa-go World Heritage DayTour from Nagoya
Private tour
English guided
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4.6 / 5
(2.7K) • 60K+ booked
kr 329
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Tours • From Nagoya
[Nagoya Fairy Tale World Shirakawa-go] Hida Takayama & Old Town Stroll & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village Day Trip (From Nagoya)
English guided
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4.7 / 5
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kr 330
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Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Shirakawa-go and Takayama Full-Day Guided Tour
Private tour
English guided
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4.9 / 5
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kr 330
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Nagoya Inuyama Castle & Tsumago-juku Full-Day Cultural Tour
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Tours • From Kanazawa, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
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English guided
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Tours • Takayama
Nagoya Shirakawa-go Winter Illumination Small Group Tour
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kr 845
Transport in Gifu Prefecture
Rail passes • Ono District
Nohi Bus Center Takayama - Shirakawago Line Unreserved Seat Ticket
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4.2 / 5
(13) • New Activity
kr 118
Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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4.8 / 5
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kr 836
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Buses • From Takayama
Shirakawa-go Line Bus Non-Reserved Seat Ticket
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4.5 / 5
(108) • 6K+ booked
kr 122
Rail passes • Takayama
Okuhida Bus Ticket with Shinhotaka Ropeway
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(685) • 10K+ booked
kr 325
Rail passes • From Nagoya
JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
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4.8 / 5
(1.6K) • 20K+ booked
kr 1,035
Car charters • From Nagoya
Customized Chartered car tour Nagoya/Takayama/Shirakawa
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4.4 / 5
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Buses • From Tokyo
Highway Bus from Tokyo to Takayama
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kr 253
Car charters • Takayama
Nagoya Private Car Charter
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(57) • 700+ booked
kr 2,172
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Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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kr 211
Buses • Takayama
Hida Folk Village Round-Trip Bus & Admission Ticket from Takayama
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kr 42
Car rentals • Kakamigahara
Gifu car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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ORIX Rent A Car
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Hotels in Gifu Prefecture
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Hotels • Takayama
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
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Hotels • Takayama
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
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Klook User
2026-07-19 10:48:19
Fantastic 5.0
Hiro-san was such a kind guide that he met me at the train platform and drove me to the place. Sumi-san was patient with me and was able to show me the right technique to sharpen my knife. I am exceedingly happy with the finished product and have already used it (cuts like a dream). They also have other knives you can buy so I picked up a few.
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2026-10-22 13:08:21
Fantastic 5.0
Anyone who isn't sure which tour company to choose should take a look at my experience. My tour guide this time was Ryuu Ken (Little Liu), and he was absolutely wonderful! He is fluent in Japanese, English, and Chinese 👍 and is also extremely responsible! We had 1.5 hours at the Takayama Old Town and 2.5 hours at Shirakawa-go. I felt that 1.5 hours at Takayama Old Town was a bit short to fully enjoy it, but I still managed to eat everything I wanted to! The other members of the group were also of very high quality; the bus rides were super quiet, and everyone was extremely punctual. Based on my observations, there were foreigners, people from Hong Kong, and people from Taiwan! Our driver, Mr. Ishikawa, was also very skilled, and the bus was extremely clean with no strange odors or cigarette smoke. All in all, I highly recommend joining a guided day trip to Takayama.
Maribelle *******
2026-10-18 22:46:09
Fantastic 5.0
It was a very fun and informative tour! Takayama and Shirakawa-go are very beautiful places. Our guide Stacey was very accommodating to our needs and kept us entertained throughout our tour. I would recommend this tour.
Klook User
2026-10-27 08:51:00
Fantastic 5.0
Thanks to our guide Max, this tour was wonderful because we were able to visit Shirakawago, Takayama, and Gujo Hachiman—places I really wanted to see—all in just one day! It was so convenient to easily visit spots that would otherwise be a hassle to reach independently, and each region had its own unique atmosphere, making it a lot of fun to explore 😊 Anyone who loves nature and the countryside will be very satisfied with this tour! The guide was also friendly and gave great explanations, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Thanks to you, I made many wonderful memories 🥰 I would definitely love to use this tour again the next time I visit another destination. It was a well-planned and satisfying tour. Highly recommended! 👍
Wu **********************
2026-10-22 13:30:15
Fantastic 5.0
My My parents and I are enjoying this trip. We really liked the scenery and the lunch here. On the bus, I learned about the UNESCO Omicho-gassho-zukuri style village. I like listening to stories. Thank you, Team Leader Kana and the bus driver. Keep it up—make sure to keep offering day tours
Ng ********
2026-09-20 14:41:30
Fantastic 5.0
We met at the Silver Clock in Nagoya Station, which was a very easy-to-find location! As a solo traveler, I was initially quite worried, but the tour guide spoke fluent Japanese, Mandarin, and English, and gave very clear instructions. We spent two hours at each of the two attractions, which felt like just enough time. There's no way around it, as the round trip from Nagoya takes almost five hours in total. However, having a dedicated car service is a must for solo travelers and those without a driver's license. The tour bus was clean and comfortable, and I was very satisfied overall. We returned to Nagoya Station around 6:30 PM that evening, and the timing was consistent with the itinerary description!
Greje *******
2026-06-13 10:38:31
Fantastic 5.0
Shirakawa-go and Takayama Tour is one of the best tours you can get in Nagoya. The tour consists of going to Takayama with some guided excursions. The orientation while inside the bus with the maps provided by the guide was enough for us to be well-guided with the best places to go in Takayama and Shirakawa-go. This tour provided observation deck access, which allowed us to take pictures and buy souvenirs. The tour in Takayama is one of the best tours we had since we were able to roam freely. In Shirakawa-go, we were also able to roam freely.
Ryan *******
2026-05-12 17:42:29
Fantastic 5.0
Cici was a great guide, she was fluent in 3 languages, she gave us freedom to follow her around or to explore by ourselves. Felt a bit rushed in gujo hachiman, but the rest felt we had much much spare time to explore. Going with a tour like these is way cheaper than going by yourself.
Diana *******
2026-09-03 08:48:20
Fantastic 5.0
Really impressive itinerary and plenty of time in every location. Weather was a bit rainy, but it made the atmosphere iven more special. Enjoyed it a lot! Guide Han is super nice and gave plenty of information about the places we are visiting but also about Nagoya.
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