Takayama's famous local ramen, featuring delightfully thin, curly noodles.

Savor Hida beef, prized for its rich marbling, as a steak or in shabu-shabu.

A vibrant izakaya district in front of Gifu Station, bustling with over 400 restaurants and bars.

Local cuisine of mashed rice wrapped around skewers and grilled to perfection basted with a miso sauce.

Originating from Nakatsugawa, a region famous for its chestnuts, this traditional Japanese sweet is made with just chestnuts and sugar.

A local specialty of Gifu, this castella cake is shaped like an adorable ayu (sweetfish) and filled with soft mochi.

A World Heritage village lined with traditional gassho-style houses featuring thatched roofs.

Enjoy a picturesque townscape lined with buildings dating back to the Edo period.

Visit Shobo-ji Temple, home to the Gifu Daibutsu, one of Japan's three great Buddha statues.

Gero Onsen is one of Japan's top three hot springs, nestled along the Hida River and surrounded by mountains.

Explore Gifu Castle, a historic castle from the Sengoku period, offering breathtaking views from the top of the mountain.

Enjoy strolling around and sampling the local food in this charming hillside post town from the Edo-period.

A famous Takayama festival held in spring and autumn, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Visit the sole remaining Edo-period magistrate's office, designated a National Historic Site.

Morning market along the Miyagawa River, offering a wide selection of fresh local vegetables and fruits.

The swordsmith in Seki boasts a history dating back over 700 years and is internationally recognized for its craftsmanship.

Join in one of Japan's three great Bon dances set to the music of shamisen and taiko drums. Everyone is welcome to participate.

A traditional method of fishing using cormorants to catch ayu (sweetfish). The catch is historically considered an important tribute.

Nestled in a lush forest, Hida Osaka Falls is home to over 201 volcanic waterfalls.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Kinka, located close to the city, with easy access to Gifu Castle at the summit via a ropeway.

Ride Japan’s only double-decker ropeway and enjoy stunning views of
the Northern Alps.

Open-air museum that recreates traditional life in old Hida. Visitors can also enjoy traditional craft experiences.

Enjoy sake tasting from local breweries and take some home as the perfect souvenir.

Ride along an abandoned railway line and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery along the course.

See the floats used in the Takayama Festival up close.

Step inside this interactive museum that brings the history
of the Battle of Sekigahara to life.

Tour all around Gifu,
Kanazawa and Toyama

Tour the Gifu and Nagano area,
with a focus on the Alpine Route

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