Things to Do in Gifu Prefecture in 2026

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Hida Takayama, Shirakawa-go+Observatory|Day Trip from Nagoya

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Gifu: Shirakawa-go Tour with a Private Guide

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Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya

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Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage & Hida Takayama Day Tour

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Takayama: Onigiri and miso soup making at a buddhist temple

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What to do in Gifu Prefecture

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Village Shirakawa-go, traditional village showcasing a building style known as gassho-zukuri.

Shirakawago Historic Village

4.5/5(59 reviews)

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.

Hirayu Onsen

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Hirayu Onsen during your travels to Takayama. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Shinhotaka Ropeway

5/5(9 reviews)

You can take time to visit Shinhotaka Ropeway during your travels to Takayama. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Miyagawa Morning Market

4/5(16 reviews)

Experience authentic Takayama life at this teeming morning market, where traditionally dressed farmers hawk fresh produce and local wares.

Hirayu Waterfall

5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hirayu Waterfall, a lovely green space in Takayama. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Mountain peak with snow in Okuhida Shinhotaka Ropeway in Gifu Prefecture, Japan park with cloudy sky on spring day

Okuhida Hot Spring Village

You can take time to visit Okuhida Hot Spring Village during your travels to Takayama. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Hida Folk Village

4.5/5(9 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Hida Folk Village, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Takayama. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Takayama Yatai Kaikan

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Admire the detailed carvings, metalwork and puppets of the floats housed in this exhibition hall. Learn why the floats were originally decorated in this way.

Takayama Jinya

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Housed in a traditional Edo Period government complex, this interesting museum tells of Takayama's significance to the Tokugawa Shogunate.

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Hida Takayama Onsen

4.5/5(104 area reviews)

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.

Magome

5/5(1 area review)

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

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.

Takayama - May 26, 2019: Traditional buildings in the Hida folk village open air museum of Takayama, Japan

Atagomachi

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

Tsukasamachi

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tsukasamachi and surrounding area, you can visit Gifu City Museum of History and Mt. Kinka Ropeway.

Akutami

While Akutami might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nagaragawa Onsen and Gifu Castle.