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Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
12 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
Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya
English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.5
(2,490) • 50K+ booked
RM 208.29
40 off
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Nagoya Departure: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village World Heritage Day Trip | Optional Trip to Observatory
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English guided
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★ 4.6
(1,850) • 40K+ booked
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RM 222.95
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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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★ 4.6
(560) • 10K+ booked
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RM 201.75
30 off
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Takayama & Shirakawa-go Day Tour with Hida Beef Lunch
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★ 4.6
(3,296) • 50K+ booked
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RM 242.69
25 off
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Cable cars • Takayama
Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Round Trip Ticket
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★ 4.5
(43) • 2K+ booked
RM 101.49
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Tours • From Nagoya
Shirakawa-go Day Trip with Hida Takayama & Gujo Hachiman (From Nagoya)
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English guided
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★ 4.5
(995) • 20K+ booked
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Tours • From Nagoya
[Winter Recommendation] Shirakawa-go Gassho Village & Hida Takayama Stone Street Stroll Day Trip from Nagoya
English guided
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★ 4.6
(108) • 2K+ booked
RM 206.29
20 off
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Tours • From Nagoya
Shirakawa-go Gassho Village + Takayama Old Town One Day Tour - Chinese and English Tour Guide (Departure from Nagoya)
Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.9
(262) • 4K+ booked
RM 214.49
Tours • From Kanazawa
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama and Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
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★ 4.8
(363) • 7K+ booked
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RM 326.69
Tours • From Nagoya
[Winter Limited] Shirakawa-go Gassho Village & Hida Takayama Stone Street Stroll Day Trip in Central Japan (Departure from Nagoya)
English guided
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★ 4.9
(30) • 700+ booked
RM 206.29
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Outdoor & sports activities • From Tokyo
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti - Beginner Lesson & Snow Fun from Tokyo
Beginner-friendly
English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 4.5
(713) • 10K+ booked
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RM 186.65
50 off
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Tours • From Nagoya
Magome-juku Edo-Era Townscape Walk & Ena Gorge Observatory & Sanko Inari Shrine & Inuyama Castle Day Trip | Departure from Nagoya
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★ 4.7
(99) • 1K+ booked
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RM 205.65
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Transport in Gifu Prefecture
Buses • From Takayama
Shirakawa-go Line Bus Non-Reserved Seat Ticket
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★ 4.5
(59) • 2K+ booked
From
RM 74.79
Rail passes • Takayama
Okuhida Bus Ticket with Shinhotaka Ropeway
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★ 4.8
(626) • 10K+ booked
From
RM 58.75
Rail passes • From Takayama
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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★ 4.8
(4,268) • 80K+ booked
From
RM 513.35
JPY2,800 off
Free 3GB eSIM (worth JP¥1,200)
Buses • From Nagoya
Nagoya - Hida-Takayama and Shirakawa-go Shared Bus by VIP Liner
★ 4.8
(67) • 2K+ booked
From
RM 77.79
Car charters • From Nagoya
Customized Chartered car tour Nagoya/Takayama/Shirakawa
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Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
★ 4.3
(126) • 1K+ booked
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RM 1,784.35
10 off
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From
RM 52.89
Buses • Takayama
Bus Ticket for Takayama Nohi Bus Center <> Hirayu Onsen/Honokidaira
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RM 31.89
Buses • From Takayama
One-Way Highway Bus Ticket: Takayama <> Shirakawa-go
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RM 82.99
Buses • Osaka
Highway Bus from Osaka to Takayama
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★ 4.8
(19) • 400+ booked
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RM 133.55
Car charters • Takayama
Nagoya Private Car Charter
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★ 4.5
(50) • 600+ booked
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RM 1,449.49
RM 1,811.99
Buses • Takayama
Hida Folk Village Round-Trip Bus & Admission Ticket from Takayama
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RM 25.95
Car rentals • Kakamigahara
Gifu car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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600+ booked
From
RM 178
Hotels in Gifu Prefecture
Hotels • Takayama
hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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★ 4.7
(451)
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RM 310.90
RM 335.23
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RM 267.69
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RM 148.79
Hotels • Takayama
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
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★ 4.9
(853) • 50+ booked
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RM 403.19
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RM 209.65
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RM 444.91
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RM 950.57
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RM 357.50
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RM 750.84
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RM 290.49
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Reviews of Gifu Prefecture activities
Wei ************
2025-11-12 13:46:17
Fantastic 5.0
Guide was Ricky and he was helpful and generous with recommendations on what to look out and what local food to eat. We reached all 3 places on time and there was sufficient free time to explore around. The trip also includes a night stay at a hotel at Kanazawa, thank you!
Michelle *****
2026-01-04 14:42:15
Fantastic 5.0
My brothers and I just did this today. and it was so much fun! Tracey was the best! he gave us so much useful information and really took his time explaining and making sure everyone understood, and constantly checking on us to make sure we were having fun and enjoying our time, he was seriously the best and we would definitely be doing this again when we come back.
Jeremy ***
2025-12-31 12:00:59
Great 4.0
pity the snow came late, hence it was more ice than snow. Also, the gradient is quite steep at certain parts of the beginners’ slope, hence not exactly considered a beginners’ slope.
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2025-12-05 23:36:31
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide Xi was nice, organised and gave good tips during the tour of where to go and what to try. His recommendations were spot on especially the egg pudding in Shiragawa. Get in early to get the original pudding to avoid disappointment. We managed to still get the coffee and custard and they were delicious! It snowed and was magical. Don't forget to wear appropriate footwear as sleet and water can get into your sneakers, otherwise we had the best day!
Shirley *******
2025-12-30 13:11:33
Fantastic 5.0
This was an unforgettable tour to Shirakawa Go. The tour guide changed the itinerary to visit Shirakawa Go first then went to Hida Takayama; which worked better because Shirakawa Go was so beautiful in the morning when the sun was out. This tour was on late December and the snow just started to build up, but melted eventually as it was not cold enough. Beware! Lots of black ice, wear non slippery base shoes. The tour guide added extra hours to Shirakawa Go which was great that we had time to enjoy some local snacks while in the area. Visit to Hida Takayama was in late afternoon, lots of restaurants have closed by 2:30 pm so we could only have light lunches like hida beef sushi and yakitori. But the town itself is so beautiful. We enjoy the atmosphere. The tour guide was so lovely, she was knowledgable and made lots of suggestions of what places to visit and to eat in. She also walks with us to make sure we can get in and out the places correctly. We highly recommend this tour. The timing is correct, not too rush. Thank you to both the tour leader and the driver! You did a great job!
Lina *****
2025-12-28 09:04:29
Fantastic 5.0
Love the trip experience. We had enough time to explore and visits the 2 places on the tour. we and the kids had fun, our tour guide was also very informative and making sure everyone was on time and know where we are going..!
Mary *******************
2026-01-02 13:27:59
Fantastic 5.0
The places were beautiful and the lunch was super nice! Our guide David/Dai also was organized and created a group chat where he can communicate with the members of the group tour so we were able to manage our time well! The bus driver assigned that day was very skilled too! We were always right on schedule because of him. In sum, this trip was amazing! PS. I didn’t expect Takayama to be that beautiful. It was definitely the vibe!
RAMEYA *****************
2025-12-22 10:55:02
Fantastic 5.0
My mom and I joined this tour on a rainy day, which made the temperature extra cold, but it was still an overall good experience. Shirakawa-go (the UNESCO site) was still ok to explore and, since I'm from a tropical/no-snow country, I got to "enjoy" little puddles of snow around the place. Our tour guide, Lily, was accommodating and had clear instructions, so the whole trip felt smooth and hassle-free. Also, please do try the award-winning pudding shop Shirakawago Purin No Le while you’re there. I got the matcha and chocolate flavors, and both were so good. Overall, a great day trip and worth it (despite the rainy weather).
Svetlana ********
2026-01-04 13:32:45
Fantastic 5.0
I really enjoyed the tour! Even though it was in English, our guide Sai Chan told me in Japanese where I could go! I was satisfied :) Lots of impressions and it was incredibly beautiful! I also really liked the meat sushi, it just melted in my mouth) ❤️🥰
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