Things to Do

Gifu

Hida Takayama Old Townscape

The old streets of Hida Takayama are full of flavor.

Gifu / Famous Places

• 15 Apr 2018

  Gifu Prefecture – March Trip to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go [Day 2]

  I visited Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture in March over 3 days and 2 nights. The area is great to visit in any season, but I decided to visit while the snow was still around this time. In this article, I’ll be introducing my day 1 travels from Shinjuku to Shirakawa-go as well as my walk through Shirakawa-go. This article will introduce Shirakawa-go in the morning on my 2nd day, as well as my walk through Takayama.

Shirakawa-go (Historic Village)

A World Heritage Site that Offers Views of Japan’s Historic Scenery.

Gifu / Famous Places

• 17 Jan 2023

  [Encounter an overwhelmingly beautiful natural landscape] Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route Tourist Guide

  On the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, which runs through the 3,000-meter-high mountains of the Northern Alps, you can easily enjoy the dynamic scenery of the four seasons. This section provides all the information you need to enjoy the scenery of the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, as well as highlights and recommended accommodations.

• 13 May 2021

  Recommended Photo Spots in Shirakawa-go

  Shirakawa-go is a World Heritage Site located in Gifu Prefecture’s Shirakawa Village. Many “gassho-zukuri” style buildings still stand in the area, creating stunning scenery reminiscent of Japan’s olden times. This article will introduce our recommended spots for taking beautiful photos.

• 12 May 2019

  See Remnants of Japan’s History Through Gassho-Zukuri Architecture at the World Heritage Site of Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture

  Gokayama is located in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, and is home to two gassho-zukuri settlements, Ainokura and Suganuma. “Gassho-zukuri” is the name of a historically valuable and unique type of architecture with pitched roofs that are similar in shape to hands clasped in prayer. Gassho-zukuri settlements can only be found in these snowy and mountainous areas. The Gokayama Settlement and Gifu Prefecture’s Shirakawa-go were registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995.

Magome Inn

An inn town that still retains the atmosphere of the Edo period.

Gifu / Famous Places

Kisoji

There are 11 posting stations on Nakasendo, and the highway still keeps the taste of a post town.

Nagano,Gifu / Tourist Attractions

Gero Hot Springs (Gero Onsen)

One of Japan's three famous springs, where visiting the "Bijin no Yu" and eating sweets could be enjoyed.

Gifu / Famous Places

Shiroyama Tenshukaku / Tenbodai Souvenir Shop / Tenbodai Cafe

Adjacent to "Tenshukaku Observation Deck," offering a panoramic view of the World Heritage site Shirakawa-go.

Gifu / Observatories

Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine

A shrine known as the setting for a popular anime, located within the Shirakawa-go village.

Gifu / Shrines & Temples

Hida Hakusan Roadside Station

A roadside station where you can take a breather with a footbath and local cuisine.

Gifu / Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

Gasshozukuri Minkaen Outdoor Museum

A nostalgic museum lined with graceful gassho-zukuri houses.

Gifu / Museums

Deai Bridge

The long suspension bridge that leads to the World Heritage gassho-zukuri village.

Gifu / Tourist Attractions

Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory

A vantage point on a hill of a mountain castle ruin, offering a panoramic view of the World Heritage site "Shirakawa-go."

Gifu / Observatories

Wada House

Experience the life of olden times in a historical 'gassho-zukuri' (thatched-roof) house that has stood for 300 years.

Gifu / Tourist Attractions

Hida-no-Sato

Outdoor village museum featuring Hida Region’s characteristic A-framed houses transferred or restored, including national important cultural properties.

Gifu / Museums

Okuhida Bear’s Farm

Meet over 100 bears, from cute cubs to powerful Asian black bears!

Gifu / Zoos & Aquariums

Ena Gorge

The beauty of the valley spreads out from season to season.

Gifu / Nature Spots

Hida Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market

This is a famous morning market in Hida Takayama where you can encounter local specialties and warm interaction.

Gifu / Shopping Streets

Bokka no Sato (Pastoral Village)

A relaxing theme park with flowers and animals spread out on a plateau.

Gifu / Zoos & Aquariums

Okuhida Onsen-go (Okuhida Hot Spring Villages)

A hot spring resort area consisting of five hot spring resorts where you can enjoy the view of the Northern Alps from the open-air baths.

Gifu / Famous Places

Gero Onsen Gassho-mura (Gero Hot Springs Gassho Village)

An open-air museum with 10 gassho houses, recreating the nostalgic Japanese mountain village scenery.

Gifu / Museums

Gifu Castle

The Castle on top of Mt. Kinka where Oda Nobunaga planned to rule the nation.

Gifu / Tourist Attractions

Takayama Jinya

Japan’s only magistrate’s office standing since Edo Period.

Gifu / Tourist Attractions

Mosaic Tile Museum Tajimi

A museum filled with the charm of mosaic tiles in a unique shaped building.

Gifu / Museums

The nameless pond (Nicknamed Monet’s Pond)

The breathtakingly beautiful, nameless pond that transports its visitors straight into a Monet painting.

Gifu / Nature Spots

Nakatsugawa Onsen, Kur Resort Yubunesawa

Hot spring daytrip facility with a swimming pool and a Baden zone.

Gifu / Hot Springs

Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum

The only Japanese museum specialized in authentic aviation and space, boasting the biggest number of real crafts on display in Japan.

Gifu / Museums