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Takayama: 30-Minute Sake Brewery Tour

Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery

￥7,900
per adult
Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery
Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in Takayama

Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama

￥5,400
per adult
Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama
From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus

From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus

￥13,300
per adult
From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus
Picture 3 for Activity Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour

Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour

￥5,800
per adult
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour
From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go

From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go

￥24,500
per adult
From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go
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Shirakawago Historic Village

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You can learn about the history of Shirakawa with a stop at Shirakawago Historic Village. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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Hida Takayama Onsen

Hida Takayama Onsen is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Miyagawa Morning Market.

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Magome

Travelers like the museums in Magome, and Magome Post Town is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Old Town Takayama

River views, historic sites, and restaurants are some highlights of Old Town Takayama. Make a stop by Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area or Miyagawa Morning Market while you're exploring.

Shirotoricho Shirotori

Amidaga Falls is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Shirotoricho Shirotori and the surrounding area.

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Atagomachi

Though Atagomachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area.

Popular day trips from Gifu Prefecture

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Gujo

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Kuwana

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Takayama

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Matsumoto

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Ogaki

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Kiso

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Gifu

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Nagoya

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