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.
Restaurants in Gifu Prefecture
1. Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,522 reviews
Authentic homes moved from a nearby valley and preserved intact make this attraction a very special "open air museum."
Reviewed By Shodby - Mackay, Australia
Coming from Australia snow is a real treat. When we went to the Folk Village on New Years Day it was thick with powdery snow. We could still walk around as the sky was clear and blue. The water wheel was iced over and the thatched roofs had a foot of white powder. I was glad it was open however some of the areas such as the 500 year old hilltop castle were closed due to safety reasons.
2. Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 414 reviews
Reviewed By Triflyer - India, null
Not to be missed, only regret is that we did not stay back there for the night. We did a day trip by Nohi bus on our way from Kanazawa to Takayama. We took the first bus out from Kanazawa, deposited luggage at the luggage counter behind Nohi bus station office and went on a walking tour around Shirakawa go. Loved in particular the trek up hill and also the one over the bridge on to the waterfalls and the other part of the town. We enjoyed matcha ice cream and food in the small shops along the way. We also visited a small museum which was quite interesting. Delightful place with lovely autumn leaves, beautiful thatched roof houses.
3. Nakasendo Magome-juku
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 660 reviews
This historic footpath through the Kiso Valley connects the villages of Tsumago and Magome. The partially paved trail is approximately 8 kilometers in length and passes by several historic and natural wonders.
Reviewed By bearykim - Singapore, Singapore
a short 7-8km walk took us 4 hours as my group were crazily taking photos along the trail.. overall an easy and charming walk.. you will come across a charming tea house who serves u free green tea .. a donation box is availsble which helps to upkeep the place..
4. The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,168 reviews
Reviewed By ToruO - Setagaya, Japan
Luckily the place wasn't so crowded when I went there (ironically, thanks to COVID-19) but the weather was very unstable, thanks to an oncoming typhoon. The traditional thatched roof houses were quite a beauty to look at. Some are open to visitors but charge you a 300 yen admission. As you will be walking around a lot, it's best to visit during spring or fall when the weather is mild. If it weren't for COVID_19, you should definitely book a round trip bus ticket in advance. I traveled from Kanazawa station, and purchased tickets at an information center nearby. There are also tickets to and from Takayama station. Also, there are no trash cans, just like in most Japanese tourist spots. Bring plastic bags to put your trash in, so you can dispose of them when you get back to your hotel.
5. Shin-Hotaka Ropeway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 994 reviews
Reviewed By nnjerusalem - Tel Aviv, Israel
While planning our trip to Japan, we also wanted to see some of the countryside outside of the big cities. The Shinhotaka Ropeway is a funicular ride to a observation point featuring beautiful snow covered mountains called the Japanese Alps, about 105 minutes from Takayama city. We were staying in a lovely ryokan called Kazeya so for us it was a 15 minute bus ride. The ticket from Takayama will cost around 2300 yen and the cable car to the top another 2700 yen but its a experience well worthwhile. If you combine a stay in a local ryokan you will also enjoy a wonderful Onsen spa.
6. Hikaru Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
HIKARU MUSEUM is located in the city of Takayama. The building is reminiscent of the remains of Maya civilization,and there are exhibition rooms of art,history and natural history. It has about 2,000 works of art,including the national treasure "Tachi :Long Sword forged by Yasutsugu",and in particular a lot of contemporary calligraphys of TESHIMA YUKEI and his pupils. In the field of Modern japanese paintings,it has art works of Taikan, Shoen, Kiyokata and others. In the field of Ukiyo-e, it has "Thirty-six views of Mt.Fuji" by Hokusai, "The Fifty-three stations of the Tokaido highway" by Hiroshige and many handwriting ukiyo-e works. In Western paintings, art works of such as Van Gogh, Monet and Renoir. It has historical materials around the world mainly Maya and Inca. It has also natural history materials and exhibits fossils in the Hida area and dinosaur models.
7. Kokeizan Eihoji Temple
8. Osakacho Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By myuyama0611 - Nagoya, Japan
We participated in Frozen Waterfalls Tour. The tour was well organized and guides were very professional and helpful and they speak English as well. Since there were no other participants, it ended up being a private tour for us 7 people including non-Japanese. We walked in the bush for 2.5 hours, reached one of Frozen Waterfalls, had lunch while enjoying the view for 1 hour, and came back over 2 hours. Guide Kuma-san continually walked around even during our break, checking the route conditions and trying to show us better views. Guide Kome-san constantly checked if everything was going well and delighted us and took many photos during the tour. Guide Kuma-san always checked the safety from the end of the line and provided support for each of us. Even though one of our members twisted her ankle on the way back, they managed calmly,treated her ankle quickly and we could comeback safely in a relaxed atmosphere. We have participated in their tour several times including summer shower climbing in summer, they always provide safe and fun tours. There are more than 200 waterfalls in Osaka located between Gero and Takayama. If you have a chance to visit Gero or Takayama, we would definitely recommend to join one of nature tours! It's one of secret spots with very few tourists in Japan! The scenery was mind blowing.. fresh snow glittered in the morning light, melted snow drop shining through trees on the way back..and we enjoyed every minute of it. I will never forget the scenery and the memorable moment in my life.
9. Hida Furukawa Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By Spertronic - Denver, United States
Hida Furukawa is a charming town with 2 sake breweries and many small shops. We also ate a delicious lunch while in town. There are carp to feed and many lovely old buildings to see. My wife and I stayed in Hida for three days while on our two week trip to Japan. It was some of our favorite time. The area has a local bus that makes travel easy. also there is a taxi company near the train station that will rent you bikes for the day.
10. Takayama Festival (Autumn)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Takayama in Gifu Prefecture is where the Autumn Hachiman Festival is held at Hachiman Shrine (October 9-10). The traditions of the Edo period have been scrupulously maintained even as eras change. Several hundred paradegoers dressed in traditional clothing perform court music and traditional dance as they transport the local shrine to its resting place. There are also special parade floats seen only in autumn. At night, they are lit with lanterns and paraded back to their storehouses while traditional songs are sung -- this is a true picture of Japanese seasonal tradition. Like its autumn variant, the Spring Sanno Festival at Hie Shrine (April 14-15) is also called the "Takayama Festival (Spring)."
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