Gifu Shrines & Temples Dairyoji Temple A temple renowned for its Daruma Kannon and Dodan-tsutsuji spots.
Gifu Shrines & Temples Ganjoji Temple (Gifu) A historic temple that houses many national natural monuments and prefectural important cultural properties.
Gifu Famous Places Kawaramachi Streetscape A castle town area and Japanese Heritage site built by Saito Dosan and developed by Oda Nobunaga.
Gifu Tourist Attractions Golden Statue of Oda Nobunaga The legendary Oda Nobunaga statue waits to greet you at Gifu Station, the gateway into Gifu.
Gifu Museums Gifu City Museum of History A comprehensive history museum where you can deeply explore the history of Gifu City.
Gifu Shrines & Temples Gifu Zenkoji A temple that enshrines the Zenkoji Nyorai Buddha, brought to Gifu by Lord Nobunaga.
Gifu Shrines & Temples Sofukuji Temple A temple that was generously protected by Lord Nobunaga as a place for his family's spiritual awakening.
Gifu Museums Nagara River Ukai Museum Explores the allure of the traditional fishing method "Gifu Nagara River Cormorant Fishing," a practice that has been continuously passed down through the ages.
Gifu Shrines & Temples Gifu Gokoku Shrine Located at the northern base of Mt. Kinka, the shrine boasts a magnificent setting.
Gifu Shopping Streets Authentic Japanese Izakaya vibes await at Tamamiya A hub of over 400 eateries at this Showa-era retro district just north of Gifu Station.
Gifu Observatories Shiroyama Tenshukaku / Tenbodai Souvenir Shop / Tenbodai Cafe Adjacent to "Tenshukaku Observation Deck," offering a panoramic view of the World Heritage site Shirakawa-go.
Gifu Japanese Cuisine Minoichi An old-fashioned, charming ryotei where you can dine while enjoying views of the Nagara River and Mount Kinka.
Gifu Japanese Cuisine Le Pont de Ciel A restaurant with an exceptional location near the summit of Mount Kinka.
Gifu Japanese Cuisine Sarashina Founded in 1928, this soba noodle establishment is renowned for its "Hiyashi Tanuki" and "Miso Nikomi Udon".
Gifu Cafés Ryokusuian Kawaramachi Shop A Japanese confectionery shop where you can enjoy exquisite traditional sweets in the atmosphere of a 120-year-old historic house.
Gifu Meat Dishes Hidagyuittoya Bakuroichidai GifuKanda A specialty restaurant where you can savor "Saitobi beef," the highest grade of Hida beef that surpasses standard ratings.
Gifu Western Restaurants Ajiro-tei A Western-style restaurant where you can savor the signature dishes "Chicken Miyabeya," "Koutou Rice," and "Hida Beef Steak."
Gifu Japanese Cuisine Kawaramachi Izumiya Located just a short distance from the Cormorant Fishing Viewing Boat boarding area, this restaurant specializes in ayu (sweetfish) dishes, allowing guests to fully enjoy natural ayu to their heart's content.
Gifu Japanese Cuisine Masuen Bunsuke Enjoy exquisite river fish cuisine in a tastefully authentic gassho-zukuri house.
Gifu Japanese Cuisine Irori Dining in Shirakawa-go Enjoy Hida's local cuisine in a Gassho-zukuri building.
Gifu Meat Dishes Tenkara Yakiniku, roast beef, hitsumabushi, and more - enjoy a variety of flavors at this Hida beef specialty restaurant.
Gifu Cafés Amakara Ena store A popular long-established store for its dumpling-shaped gohei-mochi covered with a sweet and savory secret sauce.
Gifu Ramen Menya Shirakawa Chuka-soba noodle at one of the finest Takayama ramen shops where people come to wait in line.
Gifu Commercial Buildings Nagaragawa Department Store A store where you can casually experience traditional crafts that were born and developed in Nagaragawa.
Gifu Commercial Buildings MALera Gifu One of the largest shopping malls in the prefecture, with over 200 stores offering a wide variety of products.
Gifu Commercial Buildings Toki Premium Outlets A giant outlet mall with 180 shops, situated in an artful and spacious site, designed to resemble a foreign town.
Gifu Commercial Buildings Colorful Town Gifu Commercial complex operated by Toyota with an automobile showcase.
Gifu Hotels Comfort Hotel Gifu A budget-friendly hotel with excellent access from Gifu's main stations, including complimentary breakfast service.
Gifu Hotels Juhachiro An onsen inn dating back to the Edo period, nestled in a retro landscape where guests can enjoy the hot springs of Nagara River and savor Hida beef kaiseki cuisine.
Gifu Inns TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute Play and stay amidst the grand nature of Shirakawa Village.
Gifu Inns Yunoshimakan A relaxing hot springs escape with a sprawling garden that peers out over the Gero Onsen streetscapes.
Gifu Hotels WAT HOTEL & SPA HIDA TAKAYAMA Just steps from Hida Takayama’s travel-worthy spots! A sleek hotel with natural hot springs inside.
Gifu Hotels Spa hotel Alpina Hida Takayama A hotel with its own supply of natural hot spring water, located in the sightseeing neighborhood of Hida Takayama.
Gifu Inns Gero Onsen Suimeikan Explore onsen baths and traditional culture in a historical ryokan in Gero Onsen.
Gifu Hotels Gero Onsen Hotel Kusakabe Armeria This resort hotel standing on a hill above the town of Gero Onsen, offers many entertainment activities.
Gifu Takayama Festival Sanno Festival in spring and Hachiman Festival in fall are called Takayama Festival, known as one of Japan’s Three Most Beautiful Festivals.
Gifu Winter festivals & Events Gifu Light Story 2024 A unique light-up event in Gifu City featuring Gifu umbrellas and Gifu lanterns.
Gifu Winter festivals & Events Shirakawa-go Light-up Event The Shirakawa-go Light-up Event, held amidst snow-covered landscapes, is where you’ll find a mesmerizing world of magic. Operating completely on a pre-booking system, this highly sought-after event draws wide acclaim.
Gifu Autumn festivals & Events Gifu City Industrial and Agricultural Festival - Gifu Nobunaga Festival The main event, “Nobunaga’s Mounted Warrior Procession” is phenomenal! The fall festival to honor Gifu’s hero, Oda Nobunaga.
Gifu Tourist Attractions [Gifu City Sample Itinerary] An Unforgettable Trip in Gifu, the City Tied to the Legend and Warlord Oda Nobunaga.
Gifu Famous Places A day trip to visit major tourist spots in Takayama & Shirakawa 《Special article to explore Chubu & Hokuriku areas from Shinjuku by express bus 2/3》
Gifu Famous Places Learn About the Mino-Yaki Produced in the Tono Region of Gifu Prefecture – Japan’s Largest Pottery and Porcelain Producing Area