10 TOP Things to Do in Gifu Prefecture (2026 Activity Guide)

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Things to do

Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery

S$68

per adult

From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus

S$107

per adult

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

S$77

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Ghibli Park 1-Day Bus Tour from Nagoya

S$216

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

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

S$197

per adult

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

S$65

per adult

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

S$169

per adult

Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya

S$71

per adult

Cultural Heritage Tour: Shirakawa-go & Takayama from Nagoya.

Cultural Heritage Tour Shirakawa Go and Takayama from Nagoya

S$91

per adult

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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.

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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.

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Atagomachi

When in Atagomachi, you can plan a visit to Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square and Takayama Yatai Kaikan, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Shirotoricho Shirotori

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

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