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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
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4.6 / 5
(4.0K) • 70K+ booked
€ 28.45
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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
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4.7 / 5
(2.9K) • 60K+ booked
€ 31.59
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Cable cars • Takayama
Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Round Trip Ticket
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4.6 / 5
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Tours • From Nagoya
Shirakawa-go, Takayama and Gujo Hachiman Day Tour from Nagoya
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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(152) • 2K+ booked
€ 39.79
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Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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4.8 / 5
(520) • 10K+ booked
€ 93.19
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
(35) • 1K+ booked
€ 58.65
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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
€ 44.20
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Tours • From Nagoya
Takayama & Fairytale Shirakawa-go World Heritage DayTour from Nagoya
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Private tour
English guided
4.6 / 5
(2.7K) • 60K+ booked
€ 44.19
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Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Shirakawa-go and Takayama Full-Day Guided Tour
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Private tour
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4.9 / 5
(353) • 5K+ booked
€ 31.59
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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
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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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4.4 / 5
(11) • 800+ booked
€ 57.35
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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
€ 40.95
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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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4.3 / 5
(16) • 2K+ booked
€ 15.89
Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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4.8 / 5
(4.3K) • 90K+ booked
€ 112.19
EUR15.86 off select options
Rail passes • Takayama
Okuhida Bus Ticket with Shinhotaka Ropeway
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4.8 / 5
(688) • 10K+ booked
€ 43.65
Buses • From Takayama
Shirakawa-go Line Bus Non-Reserved Seat Ticket
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4.5 / 5
(109) • 6K+ booked
€ 35.15
11.11 deal
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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€ 317.05
€ 352.25
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Buses • From Tokyo
Highway Bus from Tokyo to Takayama
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4.5 / 5
(40) • 1K+ booked
€ 23.79
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Car charters • Takayama
Nagoya Private Car Charter
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€ 262.05
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Buses • From Gifu
Gifu & Nagoya Access Ticket [Takayama Departure]
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5.0 / 5
(2)
€ 19.99
Buses • Takayama
Hida Folk Village Round-Trip Bus & Admission Ticket from Takayama
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4.6 / 5
(10) • 200+ booked
€ 5.69
Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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4.8 / 5
(25) • 600+ booked
€ 28.35
Car rentals • Kakamigahara
Gifu car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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ORIX Rent A Car
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€ 35.95
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Hotels in Gifu Prefecture
Hotels • Takayama
Hida Hanasato no Yu Takayama-ouan
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4.6 / 5
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€ 91.32
Hotels • Takayama
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
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Gifu Prefecture travel guide
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Reviews of Gifu Prefecture activities
Noam *********
2026-11-07 14:14:31
Fantastic 5.0
our guide was very nice, indredibly knowledgeable on sake the the brewing process. we went to a brewery in the old town of takayama and saw the process of making sake. we then tasted multiple different sake, hot and chilled, with explanations about everything. great way to spend an hour in takayama - just don't drive after :)
Chris ********
2026-09-29 08:28:03
Fantastic 5.0
The tour was great! Fuji, the tour guide explained everything so well in English. he was the best part of the tour. I learned a lot and enjoyed it immensely. their sake is really good too! I bought a bottle of one of samples we got to try as part of the tour. A great tour to do in Takayama. And great with a group or solo.
Klook User
2026-09-14 09:57:19
Fantastic 5.0
This was an incredible tour with a chance to taste foods specially to Takayama. But, more than that I’d was interesting to learn about the history and culture of Takayama and the region as well as Japan. our tour guide was Harry. He was so knowledgeable about the food, culture and history. He imparted this information in a friendly easy going manner. He answered all my questions and more. I recommended this tour and hope you’re lucky enough to have Harry as your guide
value for money:yes
guide:excellent
itinerary:great
food:delicious
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!
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.
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.
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
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