Gifu Travel Guide

A museum that introduces the charm of hot springs from both scientific and cultural perspectives.

A shrine built to express gratitude for the blessings of Gero Onsen and to pray for its continued prosperity.

An iconic alleyway in Gujo Hachiman, Japan’s “Water City”.

Held daily from March to December, this morning market features local specialties and products from Gero.

A shrine named for the “Gero” frog deity and all blessings it bestows.

A gorge featuring towering rock walls formed by a volcanic eruption approximately 54,000 years ago.

Swooping hillside views over the town below at this temple known for stunning autumn foliage and its deep link to Gero Onsen.

A shrine with over 1900 years of history, revered as the "God of Flood Control."

A temple renowned for its Daruma Kannon and Dodan-tsutsuji spots.

A historic temple that houses many national natural monuments and prefectural important cultural properties.

A castle town area and Japanese Heritage site built by Saito Dosan and developed by Oda Nobunaga.

The legendary Oda Nobunaga statue waits to greet you at Gifu Station, the gateway into Gifu.

Once you try it, you'll be hooked! The birthplace of Gifu's local specialty, "Kei-chan" (seasoned grilled chicken).

A takeout specialty shop where you can enjoy top-quality A5-grade Hida beef in sushi and croquettes.

Spring-side sweets at the footbath found inside this hot springs town.

An old-fashioned, charming ryotei where you can dine while enjoying views of the Nagara River and Mount Kinka.

A restaurant with an exceptional location near the summit of Mount Kinka.

Founded in 1928, this soba noodle establishment is renowned for its "Hiyashi Tanuki" and "Miso Nikomi Udon".

A Japanese confectionery shop where you can enjoy exquisite traditional sweets in the atmosphere of a 120-year-old historic house.

A specialty restaurant where you can savor "Saitobi beef," the highest grade of Hida beef that surpasses standard ratings.

A Western-style restaurant where you can savor the signature dishes "Chicken Miyabeya," "Koutou Rice," and "Hida Beef Steak."

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.

Enjoy exquisite river fish cuisine in a tastefully authentic gassho-zukuri house.

Enjoy Hida's local cuisine in a Gassho-zukuri building.

A store where you can casually experience traditional crafts that were born and developed in Nagaragawa.

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.

5 different baths to try across 3 grand bath floors plus 9 full-private baths at this onsen inn brimming with famed Gero spring waters.

A budget-friendly hotel with excellent access from Gifu's main stations, including complimentary breakfast service.

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.

Play and stay amidst the grand nature of Shirakawa Village.

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 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.

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

A unique light-up event in Gifu City featuring Gifu umbrellas and Gifu lanterns.

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