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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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Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village Day Trip (Departure from Nagoya, optional tour including observation deck)
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Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya
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[Nagoya Fairy Tale World Shirakawa-go] Hida Takayama & Old Town Stroll & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village Day Trip (From Nagoya)
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Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Round Trip Ticket
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Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama and Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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Shirakawa-go Day Trip: Enjoy Gujo Hachiman and Hida Takayama (From Nagoya)
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Gifu Bokka no Sato Admission Ticket
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[Winter Limited] Shirakawa-go Gassho Village & Hida Takayama Stone Street Stroll Day Trip in Central Japan (Departure from Nagoya)
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Nagoya Inuyama Castle & Magome-juku Full-Day Cultural Tour
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Shirakawa-go Gassho Village + Takayama Old Town One Day Tour - Chinese and English Tour Guide (Departure from Nagoya)
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[Winter Recommendation] Shirakawa-go Gassho Village & Hida Takayama Stone Street Stroll Day Trip from Nagoya
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Buses • From Takayama
Shirakawa-go Line Bus Non-Reserved Seat Ticket
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Rail passes • Takayama
Okuhida Bus Ticket with Shinhotaka Ropeway
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Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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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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Car charters • From Nagoya
Customized Chartered car tour Nagoya/Takayama/Shirakawa
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Buses • From Tokyo
Highway Bus from Tokyo to Takayama (via Mt. Fuji 5th Station)
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Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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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
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
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Hotels • Takayama
hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Gifu Prefecture travel guide
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Reviews of Gifu Prefecture activities
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2026-02-22 03:50:59
Fantastic 5.0
Takayama and Shirakawa-go Tour is a must try. This is, we think, is a very relaxed tour. The bus is so spacious and the seats are so comfy. We enjoyed the road trip. For the actual place, it's super worth it! A must visit. It's just slippery because it's winter but we think that winter is the best time to visit these places.
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.
Ira **********
2026-02-20 06:14:40
Fantastic 5.0
It was convenient to book the tour to Shirakawa-go. The tour guide arrived on time at the meeting point, and her instructions were generally clear on the time and meeting points for each destination.
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.
chee *********
2025-12-20 22:41:45
Fantastic 5.0
the view was beautiful and the kids had fun playing with snow at the top. should cater for half a day at least. there is also a foot onsen at the first stop so do soak your feet after playing in the snow.
Klook User
2026-02-21 14:08:54
Fantastic 5.0
Very good ride, it is very worthwhile. unfortunately we had an accident on the track and we were a little late, but even so we could enjoy it a lot (if organizing you can do everything that the cities have to offer in your free time)
TZU *********
2026-01-28 07:44:33
Fantastic 5.0
Great family-friendly attraction. Sleds and donuts are free until 12:30 PM. A snowmobile pulled by someone else costs an extra 1500 for two people, plus 500 for each additional person, up to a maximum of 4 people. Everyone is Taiwanese.
Maria ***************
2026-02-21 22:38:28
Fantastic 5.0
This tour is so worth it! I went last year and tried to diy but I failed. I made sure that this year will be the year to visit Shirakawago and it did not disappoint. Altho the place was not fully covered by snow as they have already melted but the vibe is still there. The guide Helen was very informative and approachable. She recommended places to eat and where to go. The trip was comfortable and there was ample time to explore the areas. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Will also visit again during different seasons.
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