Gifu Travel Guide
Gifu prefecture is a landlocked area found in the Chubu region on Honshu and is where you will find Shirakawa-go, the UNESCO World Heritage recognized traditional mountain villages, Hida Takayama, a historic town, and Takayama, which is a great ski destination. There are many historical areas throughout Gifu, and numerous festivals held here all year long as well.
![[Winter 2026] Gero-Onsen Gassho-mura Winter Light-up Event](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/09/11-244050.webp)
Culture
![[May 2026] Come to Ogaki Festival, the representative festival of Nishimino, Gifu Prefecture!](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/12/03-251915.webp)
![[Gifu] Supported by NPO ORGAN: Passing on the baton of culture and livelihoods along the Nagara River River](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/05/16-233651.webp)
![Resol Hotels -Chubu- [Kanazawa, Nagoya, Gifu]](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/100x2000/2025/03/12-227694.webp)
Things To Do
Transportation
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![[World Heritage Site] Enjoy two Gassho-style villages, "Shirakawa-go Gassho-style Village" and "Gokayama Gassho-style Village", and the sculpture town "Inami". A two-day, one-night bus trip departing from Kanazawa](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2024/08/01-190656.webp)
Food & Drink
![[2025 Edition] 8 Recommended Restaurants and Cafes in Gero Onsen Town - Hida Beef and Local Cuisine](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2024/08/07-191453.webp)
![[Gifu] What is the specialty gourmet dish "Chilled Tanuki"? Sarashina, a long-established soba restaurant founded 97 years ago](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/05/16-233625.webp)
Accommodation
![[Gero Onsen Suimeikan] Just an hour and a half from Nagoya! Enjoy the famous hot springs and delicious Hida cuisine at this long-established inn!](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2024/01/31-164647.webp)
![[Gifu Prefecture, Minokamo City] A relaxing gourmet trip to experience the "exclusive flavors" created with local love](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/06/10-235916.webp)
Our Local Tourism Partners
Content on this page is based on information provided by trusted local tourism partners.
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Gujo Hachiman gugu lab
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General Incorporated Association Zivascrum Ena
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Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort
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Washigatake Ski Resort
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DYNALAND
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Takasu Snow Park
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Gero Onsen Suimeikan
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Gero Onsen Yamagataya
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Yatsusankan Co., Ltd.
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Mariecouture is the place to take wedding photos in Japan
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Tourist Aichi Co., Ltd.
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Hida Takayama Tourism and Convention Association
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Kaitakudo Gallery Co., Ltd. Bijutsu no Mori
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Seki City Tourism Association
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Ogaki Tourism Association
