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3 days
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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
Takayama & Shirakawa-go Day Tour with Hida Beef Lunch
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★ 4.6
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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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Tours • From Nagoya
Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya
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★ 4.5
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¥ 7,800
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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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Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama and Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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¥ 12,000
Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Inuyama Castle & Tsumago-juku Full-Day Cultural Tour
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¥ 7,125
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Cable cars • Takayama
Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Round Trip Ticket
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★ 4.6
(70) • 3K+ booked
¥ 3,800
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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 & Magome-juku Full-Day Cultural Tour
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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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¥ 7,927
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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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Historical sites • Gujo
Gifu Bokka no Sato Admission Ticket
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¥ 800
Transport in Gifu Prefecture
Rail passes • Takayama
Okuhida Bus Ticket with Shinhotaka Ropeway
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★ 4.8
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¥ 2,200
Buses • From Takayama
Shirakawa-go Line Bus Non-Reserved Seat Ticket
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★ 4.6
(84) • 4K+ booked
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¥ 2,800
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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¥ 24,500
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Buses • From Nagoya
Nagoya - Hida-Takayama and Shirakawa-go Shared Bus by VIP Liner
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¥ 3,000
Car charters • From Nagoya
Customized Chartered car tour Nagoya/Takayama/Shirakawa
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★ 4.4
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¥ 71,765
Buses • Takayama
Bus Ticket for Takayama Nohi Bus Center <> Hirayu Onsen/Honokidaira
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¥ 1,230
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¥ 2,040
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
(21) • 500+ booked
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¥ 5,000
Car rentals • Kakamigahara
Gifu car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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¥ 6,857
Buses • Takayama
Hida Folk Village Round-Trip Bus & Admission Ticket from Takayama
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¥ 1,000
Hotels in Gifu Prefecture
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Hotels • Takayama
hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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¥ 11,936
Hotels • Takayama
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
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¥ 15,259
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Reviews of Gifu Prefecture activities
kristina ******
2026-03-06 20:32:44
Fantastic 5.0
We had a blast! Elli took care of us. He was very patient and made sure we enjoyed our time skiing. Tour guides had helmets and gloves for rent while socks and face masks for purchase. Hassle-free! An icing on the cake is Fujisan decided to show up! One for the books.
Ma ******************
2026-02-25 13:08:17
Fantastic 5.0
We really enjoyed the tour. Our guide was very informative and spoke excellent English, which made the experience smooth and engaging. Bokka no Sato is definitely a great place to visit from Nagoya—perfect for kids and kids at heart! Highly recommended!
Klook User
2026-01-26 21:18:09
Fantastic 5.0
The bus is a convenient way to get there and spend a day at the ski resort. Bus driver was courteous and meeting point easy to locate.
ERVIN ***
2026-03-09 08:09:26
Fantastic 5.0
Mr.GU is a part time student but did his job very well. His English is remarkable and is open to recommend you anything good in Nagoya. The trip, however, was very rainy during the morning so our first stop at Takayama Old Town was very damp, but a rainy vintage town has its own charms, just not a lot of time to explore definitely but the ambience was good. Still, wished it didn't rain, it was a hassle. Here's a tip, before booking any tours better do it a week before after checking the weather, its better than booking early saving a few hundreds and not enjoy it completely, there's also a chance that promos are available again with even lower prices. On the way to Shirakawa-Go Village the rain completely stopped and it was just cloudy (perfect). The Village was really nice, definitely a world heritage. The lunch food included (we availed) was really good too that even my picky mother loved it. Over-all the experience was nice, weather check is a must.
FATIMA *********
2026-02-12 10:24:32
Fantastic 5.0
Our Takayama and Shirakawago tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Everything was well-organized and perfectly paced, giving us enough time to explore.
Hao, our tour guide, was wonderful, warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive. She made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. We especially appreciated her thoughtful recommendations on what to eat and what to see in both Takayama and Shirakawago. Because of her guidance, we were able to experience the best of both destinations.
Special thanks as well to Ishida, who drove us all the way with such care and professionalism. You could truly feel that our safety was his priority. On our way back to the bus, he even made iced duck for us before we get on the bus, such a sweet and thoughtful gesture that made the day even more memorable.
We would happily do it again, maybe in another season to see Takayama and Shirakawago in a different light.
Ying ******
2026-03-03 12:46:50
Fantastic 5.0
Hassle free tour to both Takayama and Shirakawago, even though would prefer to have more time in each location but overall didn’t have to worry about logistics. It’s advisable to pack some snacks or food along since you will only have 2 hours each place so you won’t have enough time to eat if you want to spend time explore, only time for street snacks.
Zhan *******
2026-02-17 05:32:36
Fantastic 5.0
I highly recommend this tour. Although the drive was a bit long, seeing the snow-covered Shirakawa-go village makes you temporarily forget the fatigue of the journey. Takayama Old Town has a lot of delicious food and many souvenirs to choose from. The itinerary is well-arranged, with an appropriate amount of time spent at each attraction. The tour guide (Jia Jia) is friendly and reminds you of and supplements travel information along the way. She recommends delicious restaurants or snacks, takes the group members to a fixed location, and reminds them of the boarding time before letting everyone explore freely. This is different from the usual guided tour, where you don't need to travel together as a group and the tour guide explains everything while leading the way. This way is more relaxed, free, and stress-free. The group members this time were also great. Everyone was very punctual when getting on and off the bus, and the itinerary was not delayed at all. It was a perfect day.
Zahirah ********
2025-12-27 01:44:48
Fantastic 5.0
Guides were very knowledgeable about the area and even the driver can speak English. It was snowing during our visit. The time given to explore the area was just nice, not too long or too short. The agent was also very helpful to accommodate to our dietary requirements. Recommended.
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.
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