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Recommended trip duration
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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
€ 39.75
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Tours • From Nagoya
Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village Day Trip (Departing from Nagoya, optional observatory tour included)
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English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(2.9K) • 60K+ booked
€ 44.15
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Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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4.8 / 5
(518) • 10K+ booked
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€ 93.05
Cable cars • Takayama
Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Round Trip Ticket
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4.6 / 5
(114) • 5K+ booked
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€ 21.49
Tours • From Nagoya
Shirakawa-go, Takayama and Gujo Hachiman Day Tour from Nagoya
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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(143) • 2K+ booked
€ 39.75
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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
(34) • 1K+ booked
€ 58.55
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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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English guided
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4.7 / 5
(861) • 10K+ booked
€ 44.15
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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
€ 44.15
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Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Inuyama Castle & Tsumago-juku Full-Day Cultural Tour
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English guided
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4.6 / 5
(199) • 3K+ booked
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€ 42.45
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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
(350) • 5K+ booked
€ 44.19
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Tours • From Nagoya
Must-See Autumn Foliage Spots in Nagoya, Japan | Kokeizan Eiho-ji Temple: 700-Year-Old Ginkgo Trees & the Unique Spectacle of Obara Cherry Blossoms and Maple Leaves Together & Korankei Valley Autumn Leaves One-Day Tour
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English guided
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4.3 / 5
(10) • 700+ booked
€ 57.25
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Tours • From Kanazawa, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
English guided
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4.7 / 5
(67) • 1K+ booked
€ 64.75
Transport in Gifu Prefecture
Rail passes • Ono District
Nohi Bus Center Takayama - Shirakawago Line Unreserved Seat Ticket
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4.2 / 5
(14) • 2K+ booked
€ 15.85
Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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4.8 / 5
(4.3K) • 90K+ booked
€ 112.05
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Rail passes • Takayama
Okuhida Bus Ticket with Shinhotaka Ropeway
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4.8 / 5
(686) • 10K+ booked
€ 43.59
Buses • From Takayama
Shirakawa-go Line Bus Non-Reserved Seat Ticket
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4.5 / 5
(109) • 6K+ booked
€ 35.09
Car charters • From Nagoya
Customized Chartered car tour Nagoya/Takayama/Shirakawa
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Customized itinerary
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4.4 / 5
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€ 316.59
€ 351.75
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Car charters • Takayama
Nagoya Private Car Charter
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Buses • From Tokyo
Highway Bus from Tokyo to Takayama
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4.5 / 5
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€ 23.79
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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
€ 5.65
Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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4.8 / 5
(25) • 600+ booked
€ 28.29
Car rentals • Kakamigahara
Gifu car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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Sixt
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€ 39
/day Buses • From Gifu
Gifu & Nagoya Access Ticket [Takayama Departure]
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5.0 / 5
(2)
€ 19.99
€ 35.89
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Hotels in Gifu Prefecture
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€ 91.18
Hotels • Takayama
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
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€ 78.39
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€ 72.01
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Hotels • Takayama
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
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4.6 / 5
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€ 82.46
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Gifu Prefecture travel guide
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Reviews of Gifu Prefecture activities
Klook User
2026-07-19 10:48:19
Fantastic 5.0
Hiro-san was such a kind guide that he met me at the train platform and drove me to the place. Sumi-san was patient with me and was able to show me the right technique to sharpen my knife. I am exceedingly happy with the finished product and have already used it (cuts like a dream). They also have other knives you can buy so I picked up a few.
THI **********
2026-09-03 09:51:27
Fantastic 5.0
Extremely quick and hassle-free to book! Love that you can buy it right before heading out since it’s for unreserved seats. Just remember to show up early at the Nohi Bus Center to line up, as it's first come, first served. Smooth and convenient ride overall!
LAY ********
2026-07-23 03:08:51
Fantastic 5.0
Fast delivery. We received the exchange couple within few days. We went to Nagoya station to exchange the pass and also reserved our seats. We visited Gero, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Fukui, Tsuruga. We took JR train, express bus and Shinkansen train. Very worth it
Usuario de Klook
2026-09-04 07:30:08
Fantastic 5.0
The bus ticket voucher is very easy to use; you just need to activate it in the bus line and show it to the bus staff. We took it without a reservation; there were bus schedules specifically for that. If the bus fills up, they'll provide another one. The town is beautiful and well worth visiting.
lau ***
2026-06-17 08:17:19
Fantastic 5.0
It's convenient for a 2-day, 1-night trip to Hirayu and Shinhotaka. The only downside is that it can't be used to book a trip to Kamikochi; you have to buy a separate 2800 yen return bus ticket. It would be best if that were included, so you wouldn't have to buy another ticket. It's convenient to stop in Hirayu, and it's also convenient for Takayama.
클룩 고객
2026-08-31 12:27:17
Fantastic 5.0
Alpen Takayama Matsumoto Pass Review – My Honest Opinion
I used this pass during my recent trip to Japan, which included the itinerary: Nagoya → Matsumoto → Alpine Route → Toyama → Takayama → Nagoya.
1. **Fast Delivery of Exchange Voucher:** It was great to receive the pass exchange voucher within two days of ordering.
2. **Easy Exchange for Physical Ticket at Nagoya Station JR Counter:** The process of exchanging the pass at the counter and immediately reserving seats made train travel much more convenient during the trip.
3. **High Utility for Multi-Region Travel:** Since my plan was to travel through Matsumoto, the Alpine Route, Toyama, and Takayama, it was very convenient not to have to arrange separate transportation for each segment.
4. **Beautiful Scenery from the Train:** The views from the train were truly wonderful. There were many sections where I traveled through mountains and natural landscapes, making the journey itself feel like part of the trip.
5. **Excellent Customer Service:** When an unexpected situation arose during my trip, Klook's customer service responded in real-time, allowing me to resolve the issue without much difficulty.
6. **Planning to Use Again:** I was very satisfied with this trip and plan to use Klook again when I visit next time.
This is an honest review based on my own purchase and experience.
Iratina ************
2026-10-13 07:30:39
Fantastic 5.0
If you want comfort then this is the way to go. My husband and I had a very pleasant time during our trip to Shirakawa-go and Takayama. If we are to go again (just for that amazing Hida beef at Hida Takayama 😁), we would definitely book from the same company. Thank you very much.
Klook User
2026-05-30 06:32:38
Fantastic 5.0
super service I love to travel in this bus have lots of space driver is very nice have stops too and many more
Jake ***
2026-06-02 10:46:12
Fantastic 5.0
driver was on time and was very helpful. this service is convenient if travelling with big groups or with seniors
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