Location: Gifu Prefecture
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Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県, Gifu-ken) is a prefecture in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu.
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1. Hida Takayama Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Its extensive glass collection is the main attraction of this popular art museum.
Reviewed By judysM4786LI
A little out of town (half hour walk) but we caught the Takayama loop bus -the bus stop is right the front.Beautiful new museum with a wonderful collection of Art Deco /Art Nouveau glass wear and furnature,something different to see in Japan. No crowds and a Machintosh tea room for refreshments.
2. Michi-no-Eki Yamato Kokindenjusato Yamato
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
3. Naito Museum of Pharmaceutical Science and Industry
4. World Fresh Water Aquarium Aquatotto Gifu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
From the Source to the mouth of Nagara River The tank reproduces the scenery of Nagara River from its upstream to the river mouth. It is so real that it seems as though it’s been cut out from the actual scenery. We have reproduced the waterfall and the gorge at the river source. Enjoy this serene atmosphere; a perfect getaway from hectic city life. The Living Creatures in Asia and Africa Go out on an adventure and explore the world. In this section, you will meet various species living in the rivers and the lakes of Asia and Africa. They have evolved in their own way to survive through the environmental changes. Living Creatures in Amazon Amazon is the largest river basin in the world. Come and meet the Pirarucu which can be as long as 4 m and weigh up to 200 kg, the Giant Catfish, the Characins, and the Silver Arowana. See how they swim in the tank slowly and gracefully. There are abundant freshwater fishes in the Amazon.
5. The Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By ISR_TR
We drove for hours just to pay our respect to Chiune Sugihara - a noble man who stood up in the darkest days of mankind, because his conscience didn't let him turn away as most of the others did. Every man or woman should know the story of Sugihara, and this museum should have been located in Tokyo or in another major Japanese city. I wonder why the museum is in such a remote place (not even his birthplace). I hope that it's not because the Japanese authorities are still ashamed how they punished Sugihara because of the noble things he did.
6. Takayama Showa Museum
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By judysM4786LI
A fun interactive museum from the Showa period(post WW11)-great for oldies as it is a walk down memory lane.Packed with items-somewhere different to waste a bit (or a lot) of time
7. Gifu Media Cosmos
8. Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall
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4.0 based on 616 reviews
The Takayama Matsuri (Festival) is regarded as one of the three most beautiful festivals in Japan. (along with Chichibu Matsuri in Saitama Prefecture and the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto.) The focus of the festival is the magnificent floats which are pulled through the strees of the town. The Takayama Matsuri actually composed of two festivals: the Spring Festival in which 12 floats take part, and the Autumn Festival which features 11 floats.The Takayama Festival began about 350 years ago as a simple village ceremony. Since Takayama is in Hida, the center of Japan’s timber producing region, the town grew as an important distribution center for the area, attracting large numbers of sake brewrers, cloth merchants, woodworkers, and other craftsmen.
Reviewed By JoseGGoncalvesR - Lisbon District, Portugal
You have two venues in one ticket. The first one is the floats exhibit, extraordinary!! Do not miss it. This century old floats are used in a autumn festival, beautifully crafted. The exhibit is changed every so often; you are given an audio guide. There is a second museum with small scale reproductions of Japanese landmarks; with such painstakingly detail!. On the back is an ancient active shrine.
9. Takayama Jinya
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4.0 based on 1,107 reviews
This interesting structure has been a government building since the 17th century and is now open to the public.
Reviewed By raymondmC6721ME
In use as an official government building complex from 1692 until 1969, this is the only existing building of its kind in Japan. A National Historic Site, the complex now houses a museum showcasing maps of the Hida region, historical town plans, documents of feudal lords, and the largest traditional rice storehouse in Japan. A visitor gets to see rooms that once served as guest rooms, conference rooms, office rooms, and an "interrogation" room depicting some persuasive methods. Don't miss this important place of interest where shoguns, feudal lords, government officials dealing with tax collection, policing, forest management, tax collection, and rice (tax payment) storage all contributed to its history. Go, enjoy. Please give a like if this is helpful, or you like the info. Thank you.
10. Wada House
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4.0 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By kentQ7529YG - Hong Kong, China
This is the only thatched-roof Village house we have visited (though there are others open to visitors as well). Kanda House was recommended by our tour guide, though it was rather crowded during our visit, it was certainly an eye opener, to experience how life in such houses could be like.
