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Japanese Yen
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Official languages
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Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
4 hours
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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
Free cancellation
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4.6 / 5
(4.0K) • 70K+ booked
₹ 5,903
Tours • From Nagoya
Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village Day Trip (Departing from Nagoya, optional observatory tour included)
English guided
Free cancellation
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4.7 / 5
(2.9K) • 60K+ booked
₹ 4,591
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Cable cars • Takayama
Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Round Trip Ticket
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4.6 / 5
(117) • 5K+ booked
₹ 2,237
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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English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(863) • 10K+ booked
₹ 4,121
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Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Shirakawa-go and Takayama Full-Day Guided Tour
Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(353) • 5K+ booked
₹ 4,593
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Tours • From Nagoya
Shirakawa-go, Takayama and Gujo Hachiman Day Tour from Nagoya
English guided
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4.9 / 5
(158) • 2K+ booked
₹ 4,132
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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
(36) • 1K+ booked
₹ 5,298
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Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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4.8 / 5
(523) • 10K+ booked
₹ 8,418
Tours • From Nagoya
Tiger Creek Mountain Eihoji Temple & Obara Shikizakura & Korankei Autumn Leaves Day Trip
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English guided
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4.4 / 5
(52) • 1K+ booked
₹ 5,174
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Tours • From Nagoya
Takayama & Fairytale Shirakawa-go World Heritage DayTour from Nagoya
Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(2.7K) • 60K+ booked
₹ 4,591
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Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Inuyama Castle & Tsumago-juku Full-Day Cultural Tour
English guided
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4.6 / 5
(208) • 3K+ booked
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Tours • From Nagoya
Shirakawa-go Day Trip | Optional Direct Access to Observation Deck + Hida Takayama Old Town | Optional Premium Small Group Tour for up to 9 People, Hotel Pickup and Drop-off | Departure from Nagoya
English guided
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4.9 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
₹ 4,591
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Transport in Gifu Prefecture
Rail passes • Ono District
Nohi Bus Center Takayama - Shirakawago Line Unreserved Seat Ticket
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4.5 / 5
(20) • 2K+ booked
₹ 1,648
Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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4.8 / 5
(4.3K) • 90K+ booked
₹ 11,655
INR1,648.23 off select options
Rail passes • Takayama
Okuhida Bus Ticket with Shinhotaka Ropeway
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4.8 / 5
(692) • 10K+ booked
₹ 4,533
Buses • From Takayama
Shirakawa-go Line Bus Non-Reserved Seat Ticket
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4.5 / 5
(109) • 6K+ booked
₹ 3,650
Car charters • From Nagoya
Customized Chartered car tour Nagoya/Takayama/Shirakawa
Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
4.4 / 5
(152) • 1K+ booked
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₹ 33,695
Retail: ₹ 37,085
Buses • From Takayama
One-Way Highway Bus Ticket: Takayama <> Shirakawa-go
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100+ booked
₹ 1,884
Car charters • Takayama
Nagoya Private Car Charter
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4.4 / 5
(58) • 700+ booked
₹ 30,535
Retail: ₹ 32,143
Buses • From Tokyo
Highway Bus from Tokyo to Takayama
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4.5 / 5
(40) • 1K+ booked
₹ 2,473
₹ 4,121
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Buses • Takayama
Hida Folk Village Round-Trip Bus & Admission Ticket from Takayama
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4.6 / 5
(10) • 200+ booked
₹ 589
Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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4.8 / 5
(25) • 600+ booked
₹ 2,943
Car rentals • Kakamigahara
Gifu car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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IX RENTAL
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Buses • From Gifu
Gifu & Nagoya Access Ticket [Takayama Departure]
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5.0 / 5
(2)
₹ 2,078
Hotels in Gifu Prefecture
Hotels • Takayama
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
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4.9 / 5
(1.3K) • 50+ booked
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₹ 7,970.04
Hotels • Takayama
Hida Hanasato no Yu Takayama-ouan
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4.7 / 5
(1.0K) • 50+ booked
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₹ 8,923.78
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₹ 7,198.80
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₹ 36,488.10
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₹ 5,620.79
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₹ 4,499.63
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₹ 3,699.41
Hotels • Takayama
Hida Takayama Washington Hotel Plaza
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4.1 / 5
(648) • 50+ booked
From
₹ 4,987.95
₹ 5,037.61
From
₹ 13,377.07
From
₹ 19,016.55
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Reviews of Gifu Prefecture activities
LUDIVINA **************
2026-11-07 12:28:31
Fantastic 5.0
It was a worthwhile experience. The meeting place at VIP bus liner is accessible from our Sakae hotel. Punctuality means 30 minutes earlier as the bus leaves right on time. If you want to explore food on your own choose without lunch as the booked lunch was served past 2pm . We enjoyed hida beef skewers at Takayama and the grilled Hida beef at Shira kawago, it was soooo good my 11 years old definitely loved it. Shout out to our very accommodating guide Mr. BARA-SAN, thank you for sharing the history, culture and practices of the places we went to.
NATTAPONG ********
2026-11-07 13:38:25
Fantastic 5.0
This was a very good tour, and every place felt so distinct and beautiful to look at. I wasn't bored even once! The tour guide (I forgot her name) was very caring and fun to listen to. Takayama City felt a little rushed, but I think that was because we visited two different places in the same day, so it wasn't a big deal. Finally, the Hida beef was delicious—you have to try it!
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
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.
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!
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.
Marjorie **************
2026-11-07 13:35:07
Fantastic 5.0
We had a wonderful experience on our Takayama and Shirakawa-go tour! Everything was enjoyable, and we truly appreciated the opportunity to explore these beautiful places. A special thank you to our tour guide, Ms. Summer, for being so helpful, accommodating, and knowledgeable. We also enjoyed listening to her insights and learning more about the history and culture of the places we visited. She made the trip even more memorable!
Overall, we really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Japan. Thank you, Klook, and especially to Ms. Summer for making our trip a memorable one! ❤️
CHO **
2026-11-05 22:56:05
Fantastic 5.0
The tour guide was very friendly and provided detailed introductions to the features and history of each attraction while patiently answering our questions. The entire trip was also very comfortable, taking us to three locations related to Japanese culture (Zen Buddhism and flower viewing). We had plenty of free time to explore and take photos. Aside from the time spent at Korankei being just a little too long, everything else was well-paced. We went in early November, so the autumn leaves were not yet in full bloom, with only some turning yellow or red, but we were still able to enjoy the four-season cherry blossoms. The night view at Korankei was also very beautiful and well worth a visit (mid-to-late November would probably be even better!).
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