Things to do in Gifu Prefecture

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Things to do

Takayama: 30-Minute Sake Brewery Tour

Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery

HK$387
per adult
Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery
Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura

Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura

HK$481
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in Takayama

Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama

HK$264
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

HK$652
per adult
From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya

Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya

HK$393
per adult
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

HK$465
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go

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

HK$1,202
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 visit to 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 historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Miyagawa Morning Market.

A traditional Japanese village with stone-paved paths, wooden houses, and a sign for the Magome Guesthouse.

Magome

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

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, moss-covered rocks, and a variety of trees in autumn colors.

Old Town Takayama

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

Sanmachi Suji Historic District

While visiting Sanmachi Suji Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area and Takayama Jinya.

Shirotoricho Shirotori

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

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Gujo

A riverside view with illuminated pathways, a church, and a traditional building.

Kuwana

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a torii gate, and a mountainous backdrop.

Takayama

A traditional Japanese pagoda by a calm lake with autumn trees in the background.

Matsumoto

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Kiso

A traditional Japanese castle with cherry blossoms in bloom, reflecting in a calm body of water, under a night sky.

Gifu

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Nagoya

A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings, including the Excel Hotel Tokyo and other commercial structures.

Toyama

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