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The gassho-zukuri farmhouses of Shirakawa-go (World Heritage), the historic old town of Hida-Takayama, Gero Onsen, and the cormorant fishing of the Nagara River.

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Yunohira Onsen

A day-trip hot spring in the Gujo highlands near Hirugano, deep in the Oku-Nagara region.

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Nigorigo Onsen

A lofty hidden spring at about 1,800 meters on the flank of Mount Ontake.

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Hida Takayama Onsen

Hot springs in the old-town city of Takayama, paired with Hida cuisine and bath hopping.

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Nagaragawa Onsen

On the banks of the cormorant-fishing Nagara River, with reddish waters and Mount Kinka vi

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Tochio Onsen

A rustic spring at the meeting of the Kamata and Sekimi rivers in Okuhida.

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Shinhirayu Onsen

The heart of Okuhida, a lively hot spring street of inns with many open-air baths.

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Fukuji Onsen

A quiet hidden hot spring at the foot of the Northern Alps, with a morning market and old

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Shinhotaka Onsen

The deepest of Okuhida, with open-air baths and a ropeway beneath the Northern Alps.

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Hirayu Onsen

The gateway to Okuhida, an ancient and abundant spring at the foot of Mount Norikura.

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Gero Onsen

One of Japan three great hot springs, a riverside town of silky beautifying waters.

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Mitarashi Dango, the Savory Soy-Sauce Dumplings of Takayama

Charcoal-grilled dumplings glazed in soy sauce in Takayama. Famous for a savory, not-sweet

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Ayu Cuisine, the Early-Summer Delicacy of the Clear Nagara River

Ayu from the clear Nagara River, grilled with salt. The king of early-summer river fish.

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Gohei Mochi, the Fragrant Grilled Rice Snack of the Mountain Villages

Mashed rice on a skewer grilled in a sweet-savory sauce. A savory aroma whets the appetite

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Mizu Manju, the Cool Summer Sweet of the Water City Ogaki

A summer sweet nurtured by Ogakis abundant springs. Translucent skin and a springy bite.

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Kuri Kinton, the Elegant Autumn Chestnut Sweet of Nakatsugawa

A wagashi of just chestnut and sugar born in Nakatsugawa. Savor a refined autumn-only swee

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Okumino Curry, the Local Curry with a Secret of Gujo Miso

A rich local curry of Gujo made with Gujo miso. Each shop serves its own distinctive plate

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Hoba Miso, the Fragrant Leaf-Grilled Taste of Hida

Miso grilled on a magnolia leaf over charcoal. A Hida specialty that makes rice disappear.

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Keichan, the Sizzling Miso Chicken of Hida and Gujo

Chicken and vegetables grilled in a special miso sauce. A savory specialty of Gujo and Ger

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Takayama Ramen, a Simple Soy-Sauce Bowl Beloved in Hida

Thin curly noodles in a light soy-sauce broth. A timeless ramen cherished in Takayama.

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Hida Beef, the Melt-in-Your-Mouth Wagyu of the Mountains

Fine marbling and deep flavor. Savor one of Japans finest wagyu brands in Takayama.

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Gifu City Cormorant Fishing and Gifu Castle Course

Gifu Castle on Kinkazan and the night cormorant fishing on the Nagara River in Nobunaga ca

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Gujo-Hachiman Water Town Course

Famous springs, water lanes and a hilltop castle on a one day walk of the Gujo-Hachiman wa

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Gero Onsen Town Stroll Course

Foot baths, the morning market and a gassho village on a relaxed half day walk of Gero hot

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Shirakawa-go Gassho Village Course

Observatory views and a look inside the thatched houses on a half day walk of Ogimachi vil

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Takayama Old Town One Day Course

Morning markets, the Sanmachi lanes and Takayama Jinya in one walkable hidden Hida town da

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Yokokuraji: A Famous Autumn Temple Called the "Shosoin of Mino" (Ibigawa, Gifu)

Yokokuraji in Ibigawa is an ancient temple called the "Shosoin of Mino" for its many cultu

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Naegi Castle Ruins: A Power Spot of Giant Rocks and Sky-High Views (Nakatsugawa, Gifu)

The Naegi Castle Ruins in Nakatsugawa are the remains of a mountain castle ingeniously bui

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Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine: The Prestigious First Shrine of Hida Province (Takayama, Gifu)

Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine in Takayama is an ancient shrine revered as the first shrin

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Senkoji: A Sacred Mountain Temple of Hida with Enku Buddhas and Ancient Cedars (Takayama, Gifu)

Senkoji in Nyukawa, Takayama, is an ancient Hida temple known for its Enku Buddhas and a t

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Tanigumisan Kegonji: The Final Pilgrimage Temple of the Saigoku Thirty-Three (Ibigawa, Gifu)

Tanigumisan Kegonji in Ibigawa is an ancient temple known as the place of fulfillment for

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Iwaya Iwakage Ruins (Kanayama Megaliths): An Ancient, Mysterious Zero Magnetic Field Power Spot (Gero, Gifu)

The Iwaya Iwakage Ruins in Kanayama, Gero, are ancient megaliths where light through gaps

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Nemichi Shrine (Monet Pond): A Scenic Power Spot Famous for Boosting Love Luck (Seki, Gifu)

Nemichi Shrine in Itadori, Seki, sits beside the so-called Monet Pond, where spotting a he

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Izumo Fukutoku Shrine: A Wealth Power Spot Famed for Lottery Wins (Nakatsugawa, Gifu)

Izumo Fukutoku Shrine in Nakatsugawa is a wealth power spot famed for the belief that rubb

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Kokuryu Shrine: A Hidden Fortune Power Spot in the Grounds of Inaba Shrine (Gifu City)

Tucked quietly within the grounds of Inaba Shrine in Gifu City, Kokuryu Shrine is a powerf

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Kogane Shrine: A Power Spot for Wealth and Business Success (Gifu City)

True to its name, Kogane Shrine in Gifu City is famed for attracting wealth. With its gold

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Gifu Winter Travel 2026: Shirakawa-go Light-up, Gero Onsen & Hida-Takayama

岐阜の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。白川郷冬ライトアップ・下呂温泉・飛騨高山など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。

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Gifu Autumn Foliage 2026: Shirakawa-go, Hida-Takayama & Tsukechi Gorge

岐阜の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。白川郷・飛騨高山・付知峡など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Gifu Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Gifu. Spring sakura viewing guide with

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Gifu Local Gourmet Guide: Hida Beef

Discover Gifu''s unique local cuisine including 飛騨牛. A food lover''s guide to the best loc

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Rainy Day in Gifu: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Gifu! Discover top indoor attractions including 岐阜県博物館, 飛騨高

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Gifu Food Guide: Hida Beef, Keichan & Hoba Miso

Gifu's mountain cuisine revolves around the legendary Hida Beef wagyu, the down-to-earth k

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Gujo Odori: Tradition and Excitement of Japan's Three Great Bon Dances Continuing 400 Years

Gujo Odori held in Gujo City, Gifu every summer. One of Japan's Three Great Bon Dances con

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Nagaragawa Cormorant Fishing: Gifu's Traditional Fishing Method Boasting 1,300 Years of History

Cormorant fishing on the Nagaragawa in Gifu City is traditional fishing over 1,300 years u

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Gifu Castle: Scenic Castle on Kinkazan Where Nobunaga Based His Unification of Japan

Gifu Castle towering at Kinkazan's summit (329m elevation), the famous castle where Oda No

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Mino Washi: One of "World's Three Great Washi Papers" Boasting 1,300 Years of Tradition

Mino Washi made in Mino City, Gifu is Japan's Three Great Washi alongside Echizen Washi an

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Seki Knives: World's Finest Cutlery Production Area Inheriting Japanese Sword Tradition

Gifu's Seki City proud of Japan's top cutlery production. 800 years of Japanese sword forg

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Ena Gorge: Spectacular Scenery Dam Lake Born from Kiso River Gorge Beauty

Ena Gorge in Ena City, Gifu is a scenic spot enjoying gorge beauty formed by the Oi Dam da

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Hida Furukawa: Quiet Old Townscape of Hida with White-Walled Storehouses

Hida Furukawa also famous as a sacred site of "Your Name." Beautiful old town of Hida with

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Shinhotaka Ropeway: Spectacular Ropeway Overlooking North Alps Up Close

Japan's only double-deck gondola ropeway at Shinhotaka Onsen, Takayama City, Gifu. Grand v

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Neodani Usuzumi Sakura: Natural Monument of 1,500 Years with Pale Ink Color

Usuzumi Sakura in Neodani, Motosu City, Gifu is a 1,500+ year-old ancient tree. One of Jap

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Hida Beef: Top A5 Rank Marbled Brand Beef

Hida beef raised in the Hida region of Gifu is A5 rank top quality brand beef. Superb meat

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Festival/Event🌸 Spring

Takayama Festival: One of Japan's Three Great Festivals, Hida's Gorgeous Float Procession

Takayama Festival counted among Japan's Three Most Beautiful Festivals. Spectacular festiv

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Gujo Hachiman Castle: White Castle Standing on the Mountain and Castle Town

White Gujo Hachiman Castle standing on a mountain in Gujo City. Famous Gifu castle enjoyin

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Gifu Local Sake: Famous Mino and Hida Sake Nurtured by Clear Streams and Cold Climate

Gifu, blessed with clear streams including Nagaragawa and Kisogawa rivers and cold climate

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Super-Kamiokande: Globally Famous Underground Facility for Neutrino Research

Neutrino observation facility "Super-Kamiokande" 1,000m underground in Kamioka Town, Hida

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Sightseeing🍂 Autumn

Nakatsugawa Kuri-kinton: Autumn Sweets Proud of Chestnut Production Area

Nakatsugawa City, Gifu's autumn-limited specialty confection "kuri-kinton" from Japan's le

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Ibi Gorge and Ibi River: Gorge with Natural Beauty Sleeping in Gifu's Remote Wilderness

Ibi Gorge in Ibigawa Town, Gifu is a remote scenic area with beautiful gorges surrounded b

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Sightseeing☀️ Summer

Ontake Climbing: 100 Famous Mountains Sacred Peak Climbing with Lessons of Eruption

Ontake at 3,067m elevation is one of Japan's highest independent peaks. Though the 2014 er

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Sightseeing🍂 Autumn

Mino City Udatsu Townscape: Highway Engraved with Prosperity and Decline of Edo Merchants

The "townscape with udatsu firewalls" remaining in Mino City, Gifu. Valuable historical hi

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Ogaki: City of Water, The Concluding Place of Matsuo Basho's "Oku no Hosomichi"

Ogaki City, Gifu is a castle town known as the "City of Water." City where Matsuo Basho en

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Sightseeing☀️ Summer

Gifu Lantern: Gifu Traditional Craft Continuing 300 Years and Summer Tradition

Gifu's traditional craft "Gifu lanterns" are graceful lanterns with flowers, birds, and la

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Shirakawa-go Gassho-Zukuri Village — World Heritage Snow Scenery

Experience the magical snow-covered gassho-zukuri farmhouses of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO Wor

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Hida Takayama Old Town and Morning Markets — Walking an Edo Merchant Quarter

Stroll through the beautifully preserved Edo-era merchant streets of Hida Takayama and bro

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Gero Onsen and Nagaragawa Cormorant Fishing — Hot Springs and Traditional Fishing of Gifu

Relax at Gero Onsen, one of Japan's three great hot springs, and watch the ancient art of

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Mt. Kurai — Hida's Sacred Mountain Power Spot with Heavenly Rock Formations

Discover Mt. Kurai in Hida, a sacred peak crowned with ancient megalithic formations belie

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Nangu Taisha — The Grand Shrine of Metal and Craftsmanship on the Nakasendo

Visit Nangu Taisha, the revered shrine of metalworking and craftsmanship, one of Gifu's mo

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Shirakawa-go — A Living World Heritage Village of Gassho-Zukuri Farmhouses

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, where steep-roofed gassho-zu