Things to do in Gifu Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Food & Drink

We offer wonderfull sake tasting time for international traveller in English. You can taste 6 different kinds of sakes, which are breuwed in Hida Takayama area, during the activity. You can enjoy not only tasting but also learning Japanese culture, tradition and history deeply connected sake since ancient times. Of course, we will give practical information about sake.

Ozeki Cooking School welcomes students from around the world to Seki, Gifu—a historic town renown for samurai swords and cormorant fishing. Throughout the four seasons, cooking with Chef Shuji can take you into the luscious bamboo forest, over to the serene rice paddy, to the rushing Nagara river, and back to the 100 year-old Soba Restaurant Yamakyu, where all the culinary delight takes place. Chef Shuji will tailor your cooking class(es) programs to your needs and time frame.

We are "Going Local - Hida Free Tour" We, Hida Locals, will give you a free walking tour in Hida region, mainly Hida Furukawa. We do free walking tour in Shirakawago & Takayama too upon request. This tour is very unique in that you will learn not only about local tradition & culture but also about Japanese society & history. We also conduct "HIDA IZAKAYA CRAWL" in Hida Furukawa. Our guides will take you to three to four Izakayas and Pubs which are loved by locals and never shown in guide books. Only our guides from this area can make this tour possible. All tours require reservation through email.

I am a local artist and guide passionate about travel and culture. I have been living in Takayama, Japan for two years and have been a local guide in Takayama for two years, but I also gladly cover the neighboring cities. Come with me to this beautiful region!

My name is Yoko, the lecturer of HIDA COKING CLASS. I have been living in Hida & Takayama area for most of my life, making local food for my family. As I like cooking and am passionate about speaking in English and socializing with people from abroad, I have started this class. My concept is "Learn local food from local at local's house." Hope we will enjoy the class together!!

Traditional Japanese Cooking Experience & Morning Market Tour

We focus on creating unique experience and offer off the beaten path tours for foreign travelers in Takayama. Our flagship tour is E-Bike Tour, which provides you with new perspectives of the Japan’s countryside. Cycling around a rural village, you can fully enjoy stunning views in a rich nature and local cultural experiences. Why not explore the rural Japan with us?

Watanabe Sake Brewery is located in central Japan in a beautiful small town called Hida-Furukawa located in Gifu Prefecture. Our brewery is not big but our sake is world class! We are proud to make many people smile and touch their hearts. You can do special brewery tour also!! Special tour is 2500 yen/1 person and takes about 90 min. You can see the heart of our brewery and enjoy special tasting! If you are interested in it, please don't hesitate to contact us.