Things to Do in Gifu Prefecture in 2025

Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village which includes autumn leaves

Takayama Yatai Kaikan which includes religious elements

Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village featuring fall colors and a house

Most popular activities in Gifu Prefecture

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Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Tour w/Optional Lunch

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Private Guided Tour of Shirakawa-go

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Takayama Private Night Guided Tour

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2-Hour Genuine Samurai Experience Through Kendo in Nagoya

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What to do in Gifu Prefecture

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Kanda house featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

Shirakawago Historic Village

4.5/5(58 reviews)

Learn about the history of Shirakawago Historic Village, a well-known monument in Shirakawa. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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.

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.

Miyagawa Morning Market

4/5(15 reviews)

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

Hida-no-Sato

4.5/5(9 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Hida-no-Sato, 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.

Mount Norikura

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Norikura during your travels in Takayama. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.

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.

Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village

5/5(7 reviews)

Discover what life was like for mountain farmers during the Edo period at this preserved rural village.

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Hida Takayama Onsen

4.5/5(101 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.

Takayama Showa Kan featuring interior views

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.

Kagashima

Though Kagashima might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gifu City Science Museum and Museum of Fine Arts.

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.