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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
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6
(3,897) • 60K+ booked
₱ 3,233
30 off
Sale
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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
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★ 4.7
(2,792) • 50K+ booked
₱ 3,233
30 off
Sale
Cable cars • Takayama
Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Round Trip Ticket
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★ 4.7
(100) • 5K+ booked
₱ 1,500
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Tours • From Nagoya
Shirakawa-go, Takayama and Gujo Hachiman Day Tour from Nagoya
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.9
(75) • 1K+ booked
₱ 3,233
30 off
Sale
Tours • From Nagoya
Kokeizan Eiho-ji Temple + Oboke Gorge + Ena Gorge + Magome-juku & Tsumago-juku (From Nagoya)
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.7
(503) • 7K+ booked
₱ 3,250
20 off
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Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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★ 4.8
(490) • 10K+ booked
₱ 5,927
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Tours • From Nagoya
Takayama & Fairytale Shirakawa-go World Heritage DayTour from Nagoya
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Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.6
(2,704) • 50K+ booked
₱ 1,036
40 off
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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
(182) • 2K+ booked
₱ 3,108
30 off
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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
Free cancellation
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★ 4.7
(829) • 10K+ booked
₱ 3,233
30 off
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Tours • From Nagoya
Alps-Tateyama Kurobe & Kamikochi Autumn Limited Maple Viewing Two-Day Tour - Guaranteed Transportation Tickets and Mountain Entry (Departing from Nagoya)
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★ 4.9
(33) • 700+ booked
₱ 12,827
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Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Inuyama Castle & Magome-juku & Ena Gorge Day Tour
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English guided
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★ 4.7
(230) • 3K+ booked
₱ 3,108
30 off
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Tours • From Nagoya
Nagoya Shirakawa-go and Takayama Full-Day Guided Tour
Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.8
(347) • 5K+ booked
₱ 3,080
30 off
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Transport in Gifu Prefecture
Rail passes • From Nagoya
JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
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★ 4.8
(1,553) • 20K+ booked
₱ 9,671
Freebies
Free 3GB eSIM (worth JP¥1,200)
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Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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★ 4.8
(4,345) • 90K+ booked
₱ 7,815
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Rail passes • Ono District
Nohi Bus Center Takayama - Shirakawago Line Unreserved Seat Ticket
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★ 5.0
(3) • 600+ booked
₱ 1,105
Rail passes • Takayama
Okuhida Bus Ticket with Shinhotaka Ropeway
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Free cancellation
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★ 4.8
(676) • 10K+ booked
₱ 3,039
Car charters • From Nagoya
Customized Chartered car tour Nagoya/Takayama/Shirakawa
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Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
★ 4.4
(148) • 1K+ booked
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₱ 22,594
₱ 24,867
Buses • From Tokyo
Highway Bus from Tokyo to Takayama
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★ 4.5
(40) • 1K+ booked
₱ 2,368
Car charters • Takayama
Nagoya Private Car Charter
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Customized itinerary
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★ 4.4
(57) • 700+ booked
₱ 20,224
₱ 21,290
Car rentals • Kakamigahara
Gifu car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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₱ 2,709
Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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★ 4.8
(24) • 600+ booked
₱ 1,974
Buses • Takayama
Hida Folk Village Round-Trip Bus & Admission Ticket from Takayama
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★ 4.3
(6) • 100+ booked
₱ 395
Train tickets • From Nagoya
Mt. Kinka Scenic View Ticket [Nagoya Departure]
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₱ 1,287
₱ 2,502
Hotels in Gifu Prefecture
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Gifu Prefecture travel guide
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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.
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
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!
林 **
2026-03-20 12:18:49
Fantastic 5.0
Just show the QR code to the Nohi Bus driver and you can board directly (you'll need internet access to open the screen and see the bus animation). Although the journey to the ropeway station is a bit long (about an hour and a half there, and two and a half hours back) and there are many stops in between, if there are passengers getting on and off at every stop during peak hours, it will take even longer for the round trip. The ropeway has two sections with different schedules, so you need to time it carefully and coordinate with the bus schedule. Overall, while playing in the snow was fun, the need to catch specific bus and ropeway times made the experience a bit rushed and stressful.😓
Aisha ****************
2026-04-13 23:38:58
Fantastic 5.0
Highly recommended. Our driver, Mr Baiyong, was nice, punctual, and respectful. He even recommended a great Hida beef restaurant 👍
Henry ******
2026-04-15 14:41:43
Fantastic 5.0
It was one of the memorable parts of my Tokyo trip since I was the only passenger plus the driver and tour guide. I wasn't expecting a tour guide but I got one and he is so friendly. Plus, the perfect weather showing the magesty of Mount Fuji. This is my second time seeing it but it still amazed me. Will definitely come back again.
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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