Prefecture guide
Gifu
岐阜県
Inland Gifu holds the old merchant town of Takayama, the thatched village of Shirakawa-go, Gujo Hachiman and Hida beef.
- places to see
- 97
- town guides
- 7
- protected local foods
- 3
- traditional crafts
- 7
- Japan Heritage stories
- 4
Map of Gifu
Tap a pin to see the place, or a town name for its guide. You can switch on places to eat and stay too.
Places to see in Gifu
- Kakamigahara
Kaminoshima-Shinmei Shrine
上ノ島神明神社A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Kuzu Hachimangu Shrine
久津八幡宮A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
- Kakamigahara
Kasami Shrine
加佐美神社A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
- Kakamigahara
Bonotsuka Kofun
坊の塚古墳An ancient burial mound in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Oyama Hakusan Shrine
大山白山神社A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
- Takayama
Yamazakura Shrine
山桜神社A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Tokuyama Local Museum of Folklore
徳山民俗資料収蔵庫A museum in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Hiyoshi Shrine
日吉神社 (神戸町)A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Nihon Taisho Village
日本大正村A museum in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Takenami Shrine
武並神社A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Suhara Shrine
洲原神社A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
- Gifu City
Kotozuka Kofun
琴塚古墳An ancient burial mound in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Town guides in Gifu
The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.
Taste of Gifu
Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.
Traditional crafts of Gifu
Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.
Weather in Nagoya this week
Today
24 Oct
Rain
High 21°CLow 17°C
Sun
25 Oct
Cloudy
High 25°CLow 20°C
Rain 80%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 25°CLow 19°C
Rain 70%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 23°CLow 18°C
Rain 60%
Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.
Explore by interest
Japan Heritage stories
Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.
Good to know
- Shirakawa-go is a World Heritage village. Winter light-up events need advance booking.
- Takayama's morning markets open early and finish around midday.
- Cormorant fishing on the Nagara River runs from May to October.
Questions travellers ask
How do I get to Takayama and Shirakawa-go?
Nagoya is the gateway: the JR Takayama Line runs to Gifu City in about 20 minutes, then on through Gero to Takayama. Buses link Takayama with Shirakawa-go and the hot spring towns of Hida. Chubu Centrair airport near Nagoya has international flights.
What is Gifu known for?
The thatched-roof farmhouses of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and especially beautiful under snow; Takayama's old town and its spring and autumn festivals; Gero Onsen, one of Japan's most famous hot springs; cormorant fishing on the Nagara River in summer; and the knife makers of Seki.
What should I eat in Gifu?
Hida beef, richly marbled and tender enough to pull apart with chopsticks. In summer, try ayu sweetfish grilled with salt, and in Hida, keichan, chicken stir-fried with cabbage.
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