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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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Nagoya Inuyama Castle & Tsumago-juku Full-Day Cultural Tour
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★ 4.6
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Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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★ 4.8
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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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Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya
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Shirakawa-go, Gujo Hachiman, and Hida Takayama Day Trip
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★ 4.6
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Nagoya Inuyama Castle & Magome-juku Full-Day Cultural Tour
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€ 42.20
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Cable cars • Takayama
Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Round Trip Ticket
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★ 4.7
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€ 20.55
Tours • From Nagoya
Departing from Nagoya: Chubu Shoryudo - Tsumago-juku & Magome-juku & Ryujin Waterfall Tour
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★ 4.5
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Tours • From Nagoya
Kokeizan Eiho-ji Temple + Oboke Gorge + Ena Gorge + Magome-juku & Tsumago-juku (From Nagoya)
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★ 4.7
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Shirakawa-go, Takayama and Gujo Hachiman Day Tour from Nagoya
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★ 4.9
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Transport in Gifu Prefecture
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Rail passes • From Nagoya
JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
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Buses • From Takayama
Shirakawa-go Line Bus Non-Reserved Seat Ticket
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★ 4.5
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Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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Rail passes • Takayama
Okuhida Bus Ticket with Shinhotaka Ropeway
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Buses • From Nagoya
Nagoya - Hida-Takayama and Shirakawa-go Shared Bus by VIP Liner
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Buses • From Tokyo
Highway Bus from Tokyo to Takayama
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Car charters • From Nagoya
Customized Chartered car tour Nagoya/Takayama/Shirakawa
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Buses • From Takayama
One-Way Highway Bus Ticket: Takayama <> Shirakawa-go
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Buses • Takayama
Hida Folk Village Round-Trip Bus & Admission Ticket from Takayama
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★ 4.0
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Car charters • Takayama
Nagoya Private Car Charter
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Car rentals • Kakamigahara
Gifu car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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Hotels in Gifu Prefecture
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Hotels • Takayama
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
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Reviews of Gifu Prefecture activities
zona ******
2026-06-11 05:12:11
Fantastic 5.0
always a joy to join the tour, our 3rd time in 3 seasons. love this tour, we had an overlooking view stop, the bus also dropped us off to the top for the shirakawago landscape and ample time to roam around takayama and shira. the driver is great. our tour guide, ms Jane Geng, was very informative, patient, attentive and speaks english to chinese fluently
WU *****
2026-06-17 02:13:42
Fantastic 5.0
The Takayama and Shirakawa-go day tour was excellent! Although I didn't receive the email with the meeting point and tour guide information the day before, I found the tour guide at the meeting location the next morning, confirmed my registration details, and completed the day tour. The weather was beautiful today, the driver drove smoothly and steadily, and the tour guide managed the time perfectly. They also thoughtfully provided maps for Takayama and Shirakawa-go, which saved a lot of time we would have spent figuring things out ourselves. We had 90 minutes in Takayama in the morning and 90 minutes in Shirakawa-go in the afternoon, which was enough time to walk to the Shirakawa-go observation deck. I chose the option with lunch, and the lunch duration was 40 minutes. The restaurant had already prepared the meals when we arrived, and the tour guide thoughtfully arranged our seats; everything was perfectly organized. The day tour concluded with a smooth return to Nagoya Station by 6:00 PM. This was my second Klook day tour, and I've been very satisfied both times.
Carlos ***********
2026-06-21 01:16:19
Fantastic 5.0
The Nagoya Inuyama Castle & Magome-juku Full-Day Cultural Tour had a well-planned itinerary and offered a great cultural experience. The places we visited were beautiful and worth seeing, especially for those interested in history and traditional Japanese towns. It was quite hot during the tour, which made the day a bit tiring, but overall, the experience was enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore the cultural and historical side of the Nagoya area.
Eileen ***
2026-03-08 06:57:24
Fantastic 5.0
I really enjoyed this tour. Nancy is super knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting information. It was possible to leave stuff in the bus at different stops, which made the sightseeing much more relaxing.
Pui *************
2026-05-04 07:00:57
Fantastic 5.0
Since these locations are over two hours from Nagoya by car, it is definitely worth joining a local tour. The guide was excellent—responsible, well-organized, and provided plenty of free time, which was more than enough for the visit. I loved the first stop the most, it is well worth the trip.
The 'Silver Clock' meeting point is very easy to find, and the maps and suggestions provided by the guide were detailed and easy to follow. They also set up WhatsApp and WeChat groups to ensure seamless communication throughout the day.
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.
Usuario de Klook
2026-05-03 01:27:51
Fantastic 5.0
Tour was amazing, our guide Kana was super friendly and provided all the info in advance while on the way, so when you arrive you already know what to prioritize and have a map to go around easily. tour starts early but then, when you arrive, is not that crowded which is nice. Better to follow her recommendation and go to the observatory first, when I went after arrival was almost empty but one hour later it was super full and it continued like that the rest of the day. Lunch was great and nice opportunity to try a traditional lunch. Both places were honestly breathtaking and we were super lucky to have a super sunny day. Bus was also great and it honestly felt nice to not have to check 10 times the public info for transport to make sure I was going in the right direction :) . Overall I think the experience is definitely worth it if you are in the area!
Lee **************
2026-04-18 01:27:56
Fantastic 5.0
Booking online has the advantage of not having to queue up to pay at the machine. I just showed the eVoucher to station master and with a few clicks two physical tickets were issued to me and I was good to use the tickets to board the cable car. What a marvellous view from the top of Shinhotaka Ropeway. Great stuff!
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