Top 10 Popular Tourist Spots In Gifu Prefecture [Definitive Edition]

April 17, 2025

Gifu Prefecture is full of attractions such as historic castle towns, beautiful mountains, and World Heritage villages!

We have carefully selected classic tourist spots where you can enjoy nature, tradition, and gourmet food.

It is full of attractions that will satisfy both beginners and repeat visitors.

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1. Shirakawa-go

A beautiful village with traditional thatched-roof houses registered as a World Heritage Site.
The winter illuminations are especially popular!

- Access
About 50 minutes by bus from Takayama Station

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2. Hida Takayama

The castle town streets are also known as "Little Kyoto".
You can also enjoy eating your way around and touring traditional crafts.

- Access
About 10 minutes on foot from Takayama Station

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3. Gero Onsen

One of the three most famous hot springs in Japan.
A popular hot spring resort where you can enjoy footbaths in the hot spring town and Hida beef gourmet food.

- Access
Right next to Gero Station

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4. Gifu Castle

A castle associated with the Sengoku warlord Oda Nobunaga.
The view of Nagara River and Gifu city from the top of Kinkazan is spectacular.

- Access
Approx. 15 minutes by bus from Gifu Station + ropeway

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5. Gujo Hachiman

Beautiful waterways and castle towns are attractive.
The summer Gujo Odori dance is famous as one of the three major Bon dances in Japan.

- Access
Approx. 15 minutes on foot from Gujo Hachiman Station

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6. Magome-juku

A stroll along the stone-paved roads that retain the atmosphere of a post town from the Edo period.
You can also enjoy eating your way around and visiting old-style cafes.

- Access
Approx. 25 minutes by bus from Nakatsugawa Station

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7. Sekigahara Battlefield

The site of a decisive battle that turned the tide of the nation.
A must-see spot for history buffs, with museums and historical sites to visit.

- Access
Within walking distance from Sekigahara Station

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8. Monet's Pond

The beautiful sight of carp swimming in a crystal clear pond, like a painting by Monet, is popular.

- Access
About 30 minutes by car from Seki Station

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9. Mino Festival

Held every April, Mino City's largest festival, combining tradition and splendor.
The sight of "flower mikoshi" and gorgeous floats parading through the old post town is a masterpiece.

- Access
About 15 minutes by foot from Minoshi Station

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10. Ena Gorge

A spectacular spot with strange rocks and beautiful valleys.
You can enjoy sightseeing boats and lakeside strolls.

- Access
About 15 minutes by bus from Ena Station

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[Summary]

Gifu Prefecture's standard spots are rich in variety, from world heritage villages to historical castle towns, hot springs and natural beauty!
You can enjoy different expressions depending on the season and area you visit.
On your next trip, be sure to enjoy the unique charms of Gifu.

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