Gifu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A boat with a large fire on its deck, surrounded by water.
A traditional Japanese castle with cherry blossoms in bloom, reflecting in a calm body of water, under a night sky.
A forested area with a stone pathway leading through dense greenery.
A statue of a mounted figure in a park with a circular stone platform, surrounded by neatly trimmed bushes and trees with autumn foliage.
A calm lake surrounded by dense forest and distant mountains.

Our guide on where to stay in Gifu

Find the best Gifu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A stone lantern on a stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery.

Kagashima

Kagashima might not have many top sights, but Gifu City Science Museum and Museum of Fine Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A village with traditional houses by a river, surrounded by mountains.

Honjocho

While there might not be top attractions in Honjocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gifu City Science Museum and Museum of Fine Arts.

A construction site with a large building and mountains in the background.
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Tsukasamachi

While Tsukasamachi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gifu City Museum of History and Mt. Kinka Ropeway.

Akutami

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Akutami and surrounding area, you can visit Nagaragawa Onsen and Gifu Castle.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Gifu

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Gifu

3.5 out of 5
8-5, Kanda-machi Gifu Gifu-ken
The price is AU$88 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$88
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Gifu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms were a good size for a city hotel.Staff are friendly and helpful.Location of hotel was great next to train station and bus station 800m.Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Gifu
Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa

Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa

4 out of 5
2695-2 Nagara Fukumitsu Gifu Gifu-ken
The price is AU$148 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$148
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Gifu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, beautiful view, nearby sightseeing, wonderful breakfast."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa
Hotel Resol Gifu

Hotel Resol Gifu

3.5 out of 5
5-8 Nagazumi Gifu Gifu-ken
The price is AU$51 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$51
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Gifu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (946 reviews)
"Hallways before you entered your room had a vague smell of body odour and the front desk staff were not very good with attempting to communicate like other hotels around Japan have been"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Hotel Resol Gifu
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Antiques Gifu Station East

Antiques Gifu Station East

2 out of 5
94 Kanoshinmachi Gifu Gifu
Stay at this holiday home in Gifu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Gold Statue of Nobunaga Oda and Bairin Park are located nearby.
6/10 (1 review)
"お部屋はとても綺麗でした。 ただ、宿泊人数よりタオルが2セット少なくて少し困りました。"

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Antiques Gifu Station East
K-icon Hotels Ikeshita

K-icon Hotels Ikeshita

2.5 out of 5
51st Prosper, 1-5-4 Haruoka Nagoya Aichi
Stay at this apartment in Nagoya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and air conditioning. Popular attractions Vantelin Dome Nagoya and Osu Shopping District are located ...
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GOLD STAY NAGOYA OSU

GOLD STAY NAGOYA OSU

4.5 out of 5
1-chome-4-35 Tachibana Naka Ward Nagoya Aichi
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Osu Shopping District and Nagoya ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"Love love love this place! My mum and I stayed for 5 nights and wished we can stay another week. The room is very comfortable and clean. Spacious for Japanese standards. The in-room washing machine is great and so convenient . The staff were very friendly and helpful. Helped to organise my luggage ..."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

GOLD STAY NAGOYA OSU
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Stay near popular Gifu attractions

Nagaragawa Onsen

8.4/10 (50 reviews)
You can take time to visit Nagaragawa Onsen during your travels to Gifu. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
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Activities

From Nagoya: Inuyama Castle and Tea Half-Day Tour

From Nagoya: Inuyama Castle and Tea Half-Day Tour (small group)

AU$214
per adult
From Nagoya: Inuyama Castle and Tea Half-Day Tour (small group)
Hida Furukawa Old Town Walk: Canals & Hidden Corners

Near Takayama: Hida Furukawa Quiet Old Town Walking Tour

AU$70
per adult
Near Takayama: Hida Furukawa Quiet Old Town Walking Tour
Gifu Samurai Sword Town;Japanese Damascus Knife Making Experience

Seki Knife Making Workshop: Hand-Draw & Etch Your Damascus Blade

AU$361
per adult
Seki Knife Making Workshop: Hand-Draw & Etch Your Damascus Blade
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Cities near Gifu

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Nagoya

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