Gifu Travel Guide

Ogaki Castle overlooks the castle town of Ogaki, the city of water.

An ancient fishing method with ethereal fishing fires on the beautiful Nagara River.

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.

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

One of World’s largest freshwater aquarium that gathers living things in Nagara River and the world.

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy Ena Gorge’s grand nature and have fun in this multi-leisure land.

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

A popular long-established store for its dumpling-shaped gohei-mochi covered with a sweet and savory secret sauce.

Chuka-soba noodle at one of the finest Takayama ramen shops where people come to wait in line.

Hida Takayama’s gourmet burger joint, drawing crowds from travelers across the world.

A suburb restaurant specializing in grilled steaks and hamburger of Hida Beef, offered by a French cuisine chef.

Enjoy high quality Hida Beef sushi as a street food in the historical district of Hida Takayama.

One of the largest shopping malls in the prefecture, with over 200 stores offering a wide variety of products.

A giant outlet mall with 180 shops, situated in an artful and spacious site, designed to resemble a foreign town.

Commercial complex operated by Toyota with an automobile showcase.

A calm getaway tucked away in nature at a hidden spring in Oku Hida.

A relaxing hot springs escape with a sprawling garden that peers out over the Gero Onsen streetscapes.

Just steps from Hida Takayama’s travel-worthy spots! A sleek hotel with natural hot springs inside.

A hotel with its own supply of natural hot spring water, located in the sightseeing neighborhood of Hida Takayama.

Explore onsen baths and traditional culture in a historical ryokan in Gero Onsen.

This resort hotel standing on a hill above the town of Gero Onsen, offers many entertainment activities.

The main event, “Nobunaga’s Mounted Warrior Procession” is phenomenal! The fall festival to honor Gifu’s hero, Oda Nobunaga.

Sanno Festival in spring and Hachiman Festival in fall are called Takayama Festival, known as one of Japan’s Three Most Beautiful Festivals.