What to do in Gifu Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Takayama: 30-Minute Sake Brewery Tour

Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery

AU$69
per adult
Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery
From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus

From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus

AU$116
per adult
From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

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

AU$83
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya

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

AU$78
per adult
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
From Takayama: Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures

From Takayama: Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures

AU$184
per adult
From Takayama: Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures
Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in Takayama

Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama

AU$47
per adult
Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama
From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go

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

AU$214
per adult
From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go
Picture 3 for Activity Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour

Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour

AU$51
per adult
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour
Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya

Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya

AU$77
per adult
Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya
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Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shir...

Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shir...

Activity duration is 7 hours and 20 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 96 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$87 per adult
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Nagano: Kamikochi Morning Walking Tour from Taisho Pond

Nagano: Kamikochi Morning Walking Tour from Taisho Pond

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$266 per adult*
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Classes & workshops

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Gifu: Factory Tour, Pocket-Knife Making Workshop + Lunch

Gifu: Factory Tour, Pocket-Knife Making Workshop + Lunch

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$222 per adult
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Gifu: Nagara River Cormorant Fishing Cruise & Dinner

Gifu: Nagara River Cormorant Fishing Cruise & Dinner

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$222 per adult*
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Gifu: Nagara River Cormorant Fishing Cruise & Dinner

Gifu: Nagara River Cormorant Fishing Cruise & Dinner

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$222 per adult*
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What to do in Gifu Prefecture

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Shirakawago Historic Village

9.4/10 (219 reviews)
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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Find the best Gifu Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Magome

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

A riverside walkway with a stone wall, willow trees, and a crowd of people near shops and restaurants.

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 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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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.

 

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Day trip destinations from Gifu Prefecture

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Kuwana

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

Takayama

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Kiso

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Nagoya

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Toyama

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Gero

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Omachi

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Kani