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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
Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village Day Trip (Departure from Nagoya, optional tour including observation deck)
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★ 4.7
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Takayama & Shirakawa-go Day Tour with Hida Beef Lunch
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★ 4.6
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Tours • From Nagoya
Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya
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★ 4.5
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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)
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Cable cars • Takayama
Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Round Trip Ticket
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★ 4.6
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₩ 35,300
Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama and Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Shirakawa-go, Hida Takayama & Gujo Hachiman Day Tour
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Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Inuyama Castle & Tsumago-juku Full-Day Cultural Tour
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Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Inuyama Castle & Magome-juku Full-Day Cultural Tour
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Tours • From Nagoya
Shirakawa-go Gassho Village & Hida Takayama Old Town Walking Day Tour in Central Japan (Departing from Nagoya)
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Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Shirakawa-go and Takayama Full-Day Guided Tour
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★ 4.9
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₩ 72,700
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Outdoor & sports activities • From Tokyo
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti - Beginner Lesson & Snow Fun from Tokyo
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7+ hrs
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Transport in Gifu Prefecture
Buses • From Takayama
Shirakawa-go Line Bus Non-Reserved Seat Ticket
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★ 4.6
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₩ 26,000
Rail passes • Takayama
Okuhida Bus Ticket with Shinhotaka Ropeway
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★ 4.8
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₩ 20,400
Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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Rail passes • From Nagoya
JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Pass
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Buses • From Nagoya
Nagoya - Hida-Takayama and Shirakawa-go Shared Bus by VIP Liner
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₩ 27,900
Car charters • From Nagoya
Customized Chartered car tour Nagoya/Takayama/Shirakawa
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★ 4.4
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Buses • Takayama
Bus Ticket for Takayama Nohi Bus Center <> Hirayu Onsen/Honokidaira
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₩ 11,400
Car charters • Takayama
Nagoya Private Car Charter
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Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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★ 4.9
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Car rentals • Kakamigahara
Gifu car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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₩ 63,800
Buses • Takayama
Hida Folk Village Round-Trip Bus & Admission Ticket from Takayama
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₩ 9,300
Hotels in Gifu Prefecture
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Hotels • Takayama
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
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Hotels • Takayama
hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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★ 4.8
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Reviews of Gifu Prefecture activities
AINI ********************
2026-01-20 23:59:16
Fantastic 5.0
It was easy to redeem. No need to go to the counter. The ride was smooth. We went on a ‘bad weather’ which was perfect to catch some falling snow moment. The price was cheaper compared to buying both tickets separately. The ride to shinhotaka was amazing, the first gondola ride was a bit compact but the double decker gondola was amazing
Hsueh ********
2025-12-22 00:59:19
Fantastic 5.0
e-ticket was good. no need to queue to buy bus tickets. the open air museum is beautiful. as it was raining the whole day when we visited, there was no snow at all: if not, it will look magical. the museum package by Nohi Bus came with ¥100 discount for ice cream and red bean soup. having hot red bean soup inside the hut is a good experience and warm us up. there are free green tea and water offered in the hut too.
Chatrachai **************
2026-03-06 15:11:04
Fantastic 5.0
The main purpose of this trip was to visit Shirakawa-go. This pass was incredibly cost-effective; the round-trip transportation from Osaka alone (train, including a Shinkansen segment, plus bus) almost equaled the pass price. For the remaining four days, I used it to travel to Kyoto, Nara, Uji, and Kansai Airport.
Klook 用戶
2025-10-24 02:08:35
Fantastic 5.0
If you're planning a trip from Nagoya to Takayama, Toyama, and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route within five days, I highly recommend purchasing this pass! A round trip on the Hida Limited Express from Nagoya to Takayama alone costs around NT$2400, and the Tateyama Kurobe Option Ticket is about the same. With this pass, I was able to take the comfortable Hida Limited Express from Nagoya to Takayama, stay there for three nights, then travel to Toyama for one night. I also used the pass for a free ride on the train to Tateyama Station, where I exchanged the pass for a round-trip ticket to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, also free of charge. Finally, I took a complimentary JR train from Shinano-Omachi back to Nagoya. It's convenient and highly recommended!
Seat Reservation Process: The pass includes four free seat reservations, which you can make by selecting your preferred times at the automatic ticket machines in the station.
Klook User
2025-12-22 12:19:27
Fantastic 5.0
this purchase was really helpful, cheaper and hassle free for our family of six. great experience for an enjoyable ride. I’ll surely book again for our next vacation.
Darren ***
2026-02-22 01:09:54
Fantastic 5.0
Very smooth experience and our driver / guide Mr Bai was very professional with timing and explanation. We did the Takayama - Shirakawa-go route.
Went to the Takayama Jinya which is the only Edo period government house remaining. It is deathly cold inside as there is no heating for preservation precautions so either wear very thick winter socks and request for slippers. Very informative and educational.
Definitely ask for the Hida Beef Yakiniku experience. Best to go there when lunch starts at 11-1130. It gets crowded later on.
We then went to Shirakawa-go after lunch and you can expect to spend at least 3 hours there. Go to the outdoor museum first which is adjacent to the carpark, before you cross the bridge. To get to the observation point you can either trek up (which can be quite steep in parts), or take a shuttle bus (follow signs to this location) but expect a queue.
Klook User
2025-11-25 11:06:40
Fantastic 5.0
Great views of the mountains. The majority had snow at the peaks and thatl was deligthful. Good structure with toilets, souvenir shops and a café.
Klook 用戶
2025-11-22 23:10:24
Fantastic 5.0
The company's service is excellent. They reply to inquiries quickly and provide detailed explanations. The Mandarin-speaking driver was very professional and considerate. Before the trip, he explained the route, time, and precautions. During the trip, he provided guided tours and explanations along the way, helping to resolve many questions about subsequent itinerary planning. He suggested time allocation and dining options. It was a very pleasant travel experience. I will book again next time.
Yessenia *****
2026-02-27 02:03:01
Fantastic 5.0
We loved the bus. We took it from Takayama to Kanazawa. We stopped in Shirakawa-go and were able to see several parts of the place, we missed 2 or 3 things but we were happy with what we saw.
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