10 TOP Things to Do in Gifu Prefecture April 2026

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

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Private & custom tours

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1 Day Private Charter Tour to Shirakawa-go & Takayama

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Shirakawago All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Tour with a Driver (Takayama DE...

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya

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Spa & wellness

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Takayama: Onigiri and miso soup making at a buddhist temple

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Shows & concerts

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Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage & Hida Takayama Day Tour

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What to do in Gifu Prefecture

Discover the most popular places to visit in Gifu Prefecture

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Shirakawago Historic Village

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.

Shinhotaka Ropeway

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

Hirayu Onsen

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

Hirayu Waterfall

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

Miyagawa Morning Market

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

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 walkable area.

Takayama Jinya

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

Takayama Yatai Kaikan

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.

Hirayu Onsen Ski Place

Hit the slopes in Takayama with a visit to Hirayu Onsen Ski Place. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

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Hida Takayama Onsen

4.5/5(33 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.

Shirotoricho Shirotori

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

Sengan-en Japanese garden with former Shimazu clan residence in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Place of scenic landscape beauty with Shōko Shūseikan Meji Revolution Sakurajima lookout volcano view

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.

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 Yatai Kaikan and Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area.

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