2025 Gifu Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

At Kito Sekigahara, there is a private sauna that you can rent out and use as much as you like at any time during your stay. There are also "totonoi chairs" available outside, so you can relax surrounded by nature - we highly recommend it! ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Accommodation: Kito Sekigahara Address: 9581-1 Imasu, Sekigahara-cho, Fuwa-gun, Gifu Access: Approximately 10 minutes from Sekigahara IC Parking: Available (free) Rooms with sauna access: Villa Suite (4 people capacity) ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ #Gifu #Gifu Tourism #Gifu Hotel #Ichito Kashi #Sauna #Private Sauna #Private Sauna #Sauna 2024

#Travelwithme It's been a bit hectic so it's been a while I can only remember the fun times and I'm amazed at how quickly my memories are slipping away... A travel journal compiled in the style of a travel guide I hope it will be useful to someone someday, somewhere ① Miyagawa Morning Market The original farm market! Of course there were vegetables, but there were surprisingly many food stalls! There was also a stylish coffee stand ② Checked out of hotel around TAKAYAMA Parking is 1500 yen for 24 hours and within walking distance of the main tourist spots I left my car at the hotel and went sightseeing ③ TRAIN BLEU A bakery recommended by the ramen shop yesterday Shiny jewel-like bread I bought coffee on the way and had TRAIN BLEU bread for lunch ④ Rail Mountain Bike Gattan go!! You can ride your bike along abandoned railway tracks It's so much fun!! The rail joints make a "clack" sound like a train, which gets you excited! Please note that there are two courses, one in the town and one in the valley, and the meeting places are different ⚠️ You might want to make a reservation early ⑤ Hida Farm Market A wide variety of items, from fresh local vegetables to folk crafts and souvenirs I'm sorry I thought "Maybe I should buy some Takayama ramen to take home" 💦 I was able to buy souvenirs to give to my fashionable friends! It was a 2-day, 1-night trip, but it was a very fulfilling trip I wish I could have gone to the Shinhotaka Ropeway or Shirakawa-go, but I think I'll save that for next time I have to work ꒰ঌ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈໒꒱ Thank you for reading to the end Like! I'm happy to receive comments ·͜· ꕤ︎︎ Adults can enjoy it too ・Hotels ・Cafes and gourmet ・Tourist spots etc. We provide travel tips that make travel lovers think "Maybe I want to go𓂃◌𓈒𓐍" I'll cry tears of joy if you follow me❤︎ ꒰ঌ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈໒꒱ #HidaTakayama #HidaTakayamaGourmet #GifuTrip #Hida #DomesticTrip #TravelDiary

There is a unique souvenir shop at the entrance of the old street. This is a shop that mainly sells honey. There are many exquisite honeys in the store, which look rich and delicious. It was really hot when I came here, eating an ice cream to cool down was really a great enjoyment This shop sells honey soft serve ice cream. It would be nice to have a cup of honey water. The soft serve portion is actually quite big. I remember it was around 300-400 yen. Rich and mellow fragrance with honey flavor, not too heavy or greasy, very delicious~ This can really be the ending of Gaoshan Old Street Before I got on the bus, I unexpectedly found a beautiful view at the intersection where I had just eaten ice cream. This is a rural area in Japan. There are no cars in the photo and not many passers-by. It is very beautiful. It's a perfect ending here. It's great to eat ice cream and take beautiful photos here #Japan #Hokuriku #Gifu

Come to Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, especially Takayama City, which is full of antiques. Takayama Hida Old Town is one of the attractions not to be missed. The Blacksmith Bridge next to the entrance is a super classic red bridge. It is in sharp contrast with the wooden Japanese-style buildings in the old streets of Takayama. The completely different style is meant to give you a strong style. In fact, what is really unique is a bridge over Miyagawa River. On the left and right sides of the Forge Bridge are the Miyagawa Asaichi Takayama Old Street (Sanden Building Complex: Kamisan, Kamini, and Ichino), Honmachi Street, and Kokubunji Street. What's special is that there is a lane for cars on the bridge. The most special thing is the "Forging Monster Bronze Statue" on the left and right. The beautiful scenery of the entire river is amazing. I will definitely be unforgettable after seeing it once. It’s so beautiful especially in winter. It’s worth coming back several times to take photos! #Japan #Hokuriku #Gifu

In the retro streets of Onami-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, you will find the Michelin 1-star Japanese restaurant Takumi Hirano, which serves kaiseki cuisine. The appetizers and side dishes are made with seasonal ingredients, and you can choose from Japanese soba, Inaniwa udon, and ochazuke for your meal. The Japanese soba is handmade by the chef every day. It is delicious soba with a fragrant soba. The Japanese sweets are also seasonal. This time, it is chestnut kinton. It is made using only Ena chestnuts. If you are going to eat Japanese food in Gifu, be sure to try the Michelin 1-star restaurant Takumi Hirano✨ #Gourmet trip #Breathtaking views #Couple trip #Retro streets

The Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition is held for a limited time every October in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. We accept entries from all over the country for light art using Mino washi paper, which boasts a 1,300-year tradition, and the winning works are exhibited in the Udatsu-nobori streetscape. It's a wonderful event where intricately crafted lights made from washi paper are displayed in the retro streetscape that retains the atmosphere from the Edo period. #RetroStreetscape

Located near Gifu Castle, this is an ancient shrine. It is one of the three shrines in Mino Province. It is said to have a history of at least several hundred years. Its stately appearance in the mountains is impressive, and the grounds have a solemn atmosphere. Many people visit during events. #Shrine #Gifu

Hida Takayama is located in the northern part of Gifu Prefecture, near Toyama Prefecture. It is famous as a town in the mountains that retains its old streetscape, and is visited by many tourists. Walking around the town, you can feel the history as buildings that were likely built around the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho periods remain. In the autumn foliage season, the townscape becomes beautiful with the autumn leaves. #retrotownscape #autumnfoliage #HidaTakayama

Kiso Sansen Park in Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture This park is a national park, and both the entrance fee and parking are free. In autumn, many cosmos flowers bloom, and the lemon yellow cosmos are rare and very beautiful. National Kiso Sansen Park Center 255-3 Abushima, Kaizu-cho, Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture #Free Spot

The Tulip Festival at Kiso-Sansen Park in Gifu Prefecture. It is held from late March to early April. It is a national event, so you can enjoy the park and parking for free. There is also a grassy area where families can enjoy themselves by setting up picnic sheets and small tents. There is a tower, and there is a fee to climb it. Kiso-Sansen National Park Kiso-Sansen Park Center 255-3 Abushima, Kaizu-cho, Kaizu-shi, Gifu Prefecture #Free Spot

The size, scale, and presentation of the stalactites are the best in Japan The inside is quite spacious and there are almost vertical stairs along the way, so you need to wear clothes that you can move around in, lol Also, the average temperature inside the cave is about 12℃, so it's dangerous to go in light clothes😂 Also, in the cave, "cave low-temperature storage" is carried out to take advantage of the low temperature🍻 It seems that alcohol tastes better when stored at low temperatures for a long time🤔 #JapanGenkiProject2021 #SummerShortTrip #SummerResortIWantToKeepItSecret #AmazingNature

Hana Festa Memorial Park, Kani City, Gifu Prefecture Hana Festa Memorial Park in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture. It is one of the largest rose gardens in the world, and many types of roses bloom in the rose season. There are other flowers besides roses, and the garden is very large. Seasonal flowers such as nemophila, cosmos fields, and sunflowers are also in bloom, so you can see beautiful flowers any time you go, but the rose season is especially recommended. Address: 1584-1 Seta, Kani City, Gifu Prefecture #Flower Spot #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Summer Trip#Breathtaking View

When I went to Monet's Pond in Gifu Prefecture, I looked up if there was anything else nearby, and found out that it was famous for its hydrangeas, so I looked into it and went there. Hydrangeas bloom along the road called Hydrangea Highway, and there were many hydrangeas blooming in 21st Century Forest Park. I recommend visiting Monet's Pond as well. 21st Century Forest Park 2340 Itadori, Seki City, Gifu Prefecture 501-2901 #Flower Spot #Japan Genki Project 2021

On the way back from Monet's Pond, we went to a famous local Japanese sweets shop. Most of the sweets are made in the back of the shop, so they are very fresh. We bought the shop's specialty, cream daifuku. They are frozen, so we let them thaw a little in the refrigerator before eating. Our friends were also happy with the cool souvenirs. #sweets #souvenirs #tourismsupport #gourmettrip

Shirakawa-go, which was also the location for the filming of "Saiai" ☃️❄️ The scenery is so beautiful that you can't help but wonder if there was a place like this in Japan, and I recommend visiting in the winter to see the snowy scenery! Shirakawa-go Gassho Village is a World Heritage Site located in Gifu Prefecture, and is a beautiful area dotted with traditional Gassho-style villages. Gassho-style is an architectural style with steeply sloping roofs, and is characterized by its design adapted to areas with heavy snowfall ❄️ About 100 Gassho-style houses have been preserved in this village, and the "Wada House" and "Ogimachi Gassho Village" in particular are known as tourist attractions. #0yentravel2025February #Shirakawa-go #Gifu

Introducing the Japanese restaurant "Oshokudokoro Tororomeshi Manyo" that uses plenty of locally available ingredients such as wild yam and Hida beef◎ Maybe because I happened to go at a quiet time, I was able to get in right away! (I heard that it gets crowded in the middle of the lunch hour and during dinner time...!) The grated yam was so delicious that I ate too much! lol I think this is a must-see spot for grated yam lovers, so please stop by♪ 🍽️Store name: Oshokudokoro Tororomeshi Manyo 📍Location: 810 Shimookamoto, Kuguri, Kani City, Gifu Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: Lunch 11:00-15:00 Closed on Tuesdays Dinner 17:00-19:00 Saturdays and Sundays only #Domestic travel #Gourmet trip #Gourmet #Gifu Prefecture #Kani #0 yen trip February 2025

If you are visiting Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, we will introduce you to the must-see spot "Hida Takayama "Old Townscape""✨ The moment you enter this area, you will see a downtown landscape with traditional houses lined up like in the Edo period💭 There are many different shops and many tourists! ! The recommendation in this area is the Hida beef nigiri at "Kottegyu"🍣You came all the way to Hida! You can't go home without eating this,,💦 When you want to eat meat, you want to drink beer, and when you drink beer, you want to eat something... I just walked around eating (sachi) 🍖Spot name Hida Takayama "Old Townscape" 📍Location: 90 Kamisannomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture ※Kottegyu is also on this street 🕰️Business hours: Business hours vary depending on the shop, so we recommend that you check the official website in advance! #Domestic travel #Gourmet #Gourmet trip #Hida Takayama #Gifu prefecture #0 yen trip February 2025

📍Hirugano Kogen Service Area Hirugano Kogen SA is the customs clearance point to Shirakawa-go and Takayama, and is also the core of Takasu Town's smart IC access. It is a daytime spot where many people stop by even if they are not sightseeing in Hirugano Kogen. Hirugano Kogen SA also has a great view. The outbound lane in particular is a spot where you can see Mount Dainichi and Mount Hakusan in one go, so take a break and refresh yourself by looking at the mountain scenery. Dairy products are a popular souvenir. #0yentripFebruary2025

Introducing Shirakawa-go, a famous World Heritage site in Gifu Prefecture. This village is famous for its "Gassho-zukuri" architecture, and you can see about 100 Gassho-zukuri buildings in this area. You can also visit the Gassho-zukuri houses that are no longer inhabited, so you can see their interiors! 🏔️Spot name: Shirakawa-go 📍Location: Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, Gifu Prefecture 🕰️Opening hours: Municipal Seseragi Park Parking Lot▶︎8:00-17:00 🚘Access: When it's crowded, you may have to wait for several hours to enter the parking lot, and there is no nearby station, so it is recommended to take the express bus from Nagoya Station or Kanazawa Station! ・Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by express bus from Kanazawa Station ・Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by express bus from Nagoya Station #WorldHeritage #GifuPrefecture #DomesticTravel #Tourism #0YenTravelFebruary2025

📍Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture Famous for its chestnut kinton, 'Suya' It's so popular that there are long lines at events, but the purchase period is limited. Sales period is 'from September until the raw materials run out' I planned this trip because I wanted to eat chestnut kinton. You can buy even just one, so please give it a try 🌰 By the way, other shops also sell chestnut kinton, and I compared them. 'Suya' is definitely No.1 ✨ _ _ _ _ _ ⚫︎ Suya Main Store ⚫︎ Access: 0.4km from Nakatsugawa Station _ _ _ _ _

#FreeHotelStay I went to the snack market in Futako Tamagawa I saw a scone shop so I bought some This is a scone shop in Gifu Prefecture! I found a shop in Gifu Prefecture that I hadn't had a chance to go to before! The crispy outside and fluffy inside, the moderate sweetness spread in my mouth, and I enjoyed the elegant taste. I could feel a slight buttery flavor, and it went very well with tea. The light texture was pleasant and made me feel happy every time I ate it. 📍Address: 4-12 Bentencho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture 507-0028

#0yentravelJanuary2025 The best morning ever!! Several kinds of fragrant bread and a side salad! How about a nice morning meal while dressing up a little in front of the lush courtyard? I've been coming here for a long time, and every time I have breakfast I feel very happy. There are sofa seats, so you can relax, which is one of the attractions. The attached bakery is always bustling with customers. If you go first thing in the morning, you'll have a chance to buy delicious bread crusts at a bargain price! If you love bread, this is a place you should visit at least once GURUMAN VITAL Pan no Mori Tarui Main Branch 🕰️Business hours: 8:00-18:30 (Café last orders 16:00) 📍Location: 441 Miyashiro, Tarui-cho, Fuwa-gun, Gifu Prefecture, 503-2124 💰Price per person: 800 yen and up 💞Reasons we recommend: Events such as bread classes and miso-making classes are being held

At Marukane Shoten, you can enjoy tasting over 100 types of sake from all 47 prefectures. You can sample not only local Hida sake, but also popular brands from around the country. In the standing bar, you can try hand-grilling sasakama and fried tofu, which you can enjoy while piping hot, so you'll find yourself drinking more and more. You can also try the popular local gourmet Hida beef buns! Inside the store, there are many products packed with the "deliciousness" of Hida Takayama, such as Takayama ramen, Hida beef, magnolia leaf miso, and pickled wild vegetables. Souvenirs from all over the country are constantly in stock, so you can get souvenirs from all over Japan at Marukane Shoten! Located just a short distance from the old townscape, why not stop by during your sightseeing and experience the fun of discovering the unique flavors of Hida Takayama!

#newyearnewtrip Takayama, in Gifu Prefecture, is a beautifully preserved city known for its traditional charm and stunning mountain setting. The Sanmachi Suji district is its centerpiece, with narrow streets lined with Edo-era wooden merchant houses, sake breweries, and quaint shops. Takayama is famous for its vibrant festivals, particularly the Takayama Matsuri, featuring elaborately decorated floats. Visitors can explore historical treasures like the Hida Folk Village, showcasing traditional thatched-roof houses, and indulge in local delicacies such as Hida beef. Surrounded by the Japanese Alps, it offers a tranquil escape, blending rich culture, picturesque scenery, and warm hospitality, making it a must-visit destination.

#newyearnewtrip Takayama, often called “Little Kyoto,” is a gem in the heart of the Japanese Alps, renowned for its beautifully preserved Edo-period heritage and serene atmosphere. Its old town, Sanmachi Suji, is perfect for strolling, with wooden townhouses, sake breweries, and craft shops offering local souvenirs. History lovers will enjoy the Takayama Jinya, a former government office, and the Hida Folk Village, showcasing rural life with traditional houses and cultural artifacts. The city is also a gateway to the stunning Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Culinary delights, like melt-in-your-mouth Hida beef and local sake, further enhance the experience. Takayama combines history, nature, and culture in a way that leaves visitors enchanted.

#FuriTabiWinter It is an inland prefecture located almost in the center of Japan, bordering seven other prefectures It is also the birthplace of many postwar warlords This is a record of visiting places associated with Sengoku warlords ---.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𖥔 ˖ ݁ 𖥔.---.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𖥔 ˖ ݁ 𖥔.---.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𖥔 ˖ ݁ 𖥔.--- ◼︎Gifu Castle Originally called Inabayama Castle, it was the residence of Saito Dosan In 1567, Oda Nobunaga became the lord of the castle and it was renamed Gifu Castle The current castle was rebuilt in 1956 with a 3-layer, 4-story reinforced concrete structure ◼︎Iwamura Castle Ruins It was built at the highest point (717m above sea level) among the castles of the Edo domains It is counted as one of the three great mountain castles in Japan, along with Takatori Castle in Yamato and Matsuyama Castle in Bitchu #Gifu #Gifu Tourism #Gifu Trip #Castle Tour #Domestic Travel #Girls' Trip #Solo Trip

📍Yanagiya When it comes to game dishes, this is the place to go! Even if you don't like meat, your concept will change. It doesn't have a gamey smell, and all the dishes are delicious! I'm hooked on this restaurant! Apart from meat, the dishes with vegetables and sweetfish are also very delicious. I love this restaurant so much that I've been going there many times! 【INFORMATION】 Yanagiya 📮573-27 Saruzume, Suemachi, Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture 509-6361 🕑12:00-15:00 17:00-22:00 #0 yen trip November

#0yentravelautumn A cake shop located deep in the countryside of Utazaka, Mitake-cho, Gifu Prefecture. A car is essential🚗 It snows in winter, so be careful⚠️ The lunch menu changes every month. Limited to 10 people. The garden is very spacious and you can feel the nature🌿🌿 I recommend the cafe in the garden! They specialize in herbal tea, so it's delicious💗 The flowers blooming in different seasons are different, so you can enjoy a different atmosphere every time💫💫 They have a wide variety of cakes, but they often sell out, so I recommend coming early! It's a little far, but it's worth going! 📍Location: 4929-7 Utazaka, Mitake-cho, Kani-gun, Gifu Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays) #cafe #cafe lover #cafe hopping #Gifu sightseeing #Gifu trip #Gifu gourmet