Gifu, located in the middle of the Honshu main island, also the centre of Japan, is well known for its beautiful nature along with its history. Its location contributed to the rich history that the place has, as its position in the middle of Japan has made it a strategic place to rule japan. Also, it was the place of many battles in the past. Now, its history and nature have made it one of the most popular places for travelers to visit in Japan. Places like Gifu Castle, Furui Machinami, Hida Folk Village and many more will show you just how mesmerizing the combination of history and nature that Gifu has to offer is.

Takayama Jinya

The only surviving outpost of its kind, in Japan. Experience the history and culture of Edo
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Gasshozukuri Minkaen Outdoor Museum

A community of meticulously reassembled thatched roof houses
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Shirakawago

The village of “gassho-zukuri” houses designated as a World Heritage Site. Here, tradition and the old way of life still exist.
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Hida Folk Village

Enjoy the rural landscape and the culture and old customs of the Hida district
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Furui Machinami(Sanmachi-dori)

An area that must be seen while sightseeing in Takayama. An old town where the feel of the Edo Era still remain.
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Takayama Morning Market

This market which amasses many of the special products of Takayama is considered to be one of the three great morning markets of Japan
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Hida Kokubun-ji Temple

A giant 1250-year-old gingko tree stands tall within this ancient temple which has existed since the Nara Era
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Sakurayama Hachiman-gu Shrine/Takayama Festival Yatai Kaikan (Exhibition Hall)

A majestic shrine famous for the autumn Takayama Festival. Enjoy the splendor of the yatai floats adorning the festival
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Gero Onsen

This is one of Japan’s most popular onsen along with Arima Onsen and Kusatsu Onsen. Gero Onsen is famous for its waters beneficial for beautiful skin.
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Gifu Castle (Mt. Kinka Ropeway)

The famous impregnable castle built next to the Nagara River and the steep cliffs of Mount Kinka
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Sakurayama Nikkokan

A 1/10th scale replica of Tosho-gu Shrine which will amaze you with the exquisite craft in building it
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Gujo Hachiman

An old fashioned castle town whose culture continues to thrive like the waters of the nearby river
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Shin-Hotaka Ropeway

Go above the clouds on Japan’s first double-decker ropeway!
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Ena Valley

One of the most famous places of scenic beauty in the Chubu region. It was created by both natural formations and a man made dam.
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Hida Furukawa

An old town filled with a nostalgic atmosphere, craftsmanship, and delicious sake. The appeal of old-style Japan is shown in this town.
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Takayama City

A castle town which is popularly known as the Little Kyoto of Hida
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Oku-Hida Onsen Village

A group of 5 remote hot springs in the beautiful area at the foot of the Northern Alps
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Akechi Railway

A quaint local railroad from which you can enjoy the Japanese countryside, unchanged from the good old days
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Nagara River Cormorant Fishing (Ukai)

This 1300-year-old custom of cormorant fishing on the Nagara River is a symbol of summer in Gifu City
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Magome-juku

A postal town with an old fashioned appearance at the foot of the mountain range, including the beautiful Mount Ena
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Kaba Sake Brewery

Founded in 1704, Kaba takes pride in its earnest approach to sake brewing which has been beloved by local residents
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Natural Onsen – Shirakawa-go no Yu

Relax at a natural hot spring in the World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go
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Myozen-ji Temple Museum

Shirakawa-go boasts a temple with a thatched roof, an example of architecture that is rare even in Japan
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Wada House

A gassho-zukuri residence representing the Shirakawa-go area where you can experience the lifestyle from the old past
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Ogi-machi Castle Ruin Observation Area

A viewing spot where you can see the superb scenery of Shirakawa-go that has been compared to a painting!
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Mishima Japanese Candle Shop

A venerable Japanese candle shop that has passed down the beautiful traditions of Hida with light
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Hida no Takumi Bunkakan (Takumikan Craft Museum)

The pinnacle of woodworking technique! A museum where you can learn and feel the skill of these master builders of Hida
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Kirie Craft Studio Fushigi

Beautiful scenes cut out from paper, kirie is a traditional art of Hida-Furukawa
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Shirakabe Dozogai (Town of White-Walled Storehouses)

A symbolic site of Hida-Furukawa where colorful koi carp released in the river are refreshing to the eye
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Hida-Furukawa Festival Exhibition Hall

Get on the gorgeous floats to experience the 400-year-old traditions of the wondrous Furukawa Festival!
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