Things to do in Gifu

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:30 / 08:30

〜Schedule〜【08:30】▼ Hotel pick-up【11:00】▼ Hida Takayama (free walk, free lunch / 180 minutes)【14:30】▼ Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village (120 minutes)【16:00】▼ Return to Nagoya Station and the tour ends. 【18:30】▼ Return to hotelRecommended itinerary1. Stroll through the old townTakayama and the surrounding area boast traditional architecture, gorgeous festivals, and some of the best mountains and hot springs in Japan. Widely recognized as an important asset of Gifu, surrounded by magnificent nature, including the Japanese Alps, Takayama is not only a great tourist destination in itself, but also a great base for sightseeing in the Japanese Alps and the surrounding Hida region. The Mimachi Group of Buildings Preservation District, the heart of Takayama city, attracts tourists from all over Japan. You can spend a whole day strolling through the old streets, buying souvenirs from the many craft shops, tasting local teas, and enjoying local specialties such as wagyu beef sushi. There are also many sake breweries in and around the Mimachi district. You can also sample sake at the breweries. 2. Miyagawa Morning Market Takayama's morning market is one of the three largest morning markets in Japan. It is held in front of the Miyagawa River and Takayama Jinya. The Miyagawa Morning Market stretches about 350 meters from Kajibashi Bridge to Yayoibashi Bridge on the Miyagawa River that runs through the center of town, and features more than 60 stalls. On the riverbank near the street, stalls selling vegetables, fruits, pickles, spices, etc. are lined up, while on the other side of the street, there are shops selling mainly snacks, desserts, and handicrafts. In addition to handicrafts such as baby monkeys, Ittobori carvings, and Japanese accessories such as chopsticks, food and drinks made by villagers such as pudding, taiyaki, dumplings, Hida beef skewers, and coffee are also sold. (Opening hours: 7:00-12:00) 3. Located at the foot of the sacred mountain Hakusan, Shirakawa-go is one of the must-visit tourist destinations in Gifu. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this beautiful traditional village is the definition of picture-postcard beauty. Shirakawa-go Ogimachi Gassho-zukuri Village is the village with the largest number of Gassho-zukuri houses remaining. The name Gassho-zukuri literally means "like praying hands". Gassho Village will take you back to pre-modern Japan. Climb the Shirakawa-go observation deck to look out over the village and enjoy the views of a time gone by. Shirakawa-go is worth a repeat visit as it shows different faces with each passing season. From the magnificent cherry blossom season to the lush green summer, from the fiery autumn leaves to the quiet white winter, Shirakawa-go always has a spectacular charm. This is a mixed tour and participants come from all over the world.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A swordsmith will teach you how to make Japanese knives using blacksmith techniques. Using the same material as Japanese swords, Tamahagane, the forged iron is shaped with a hammer. You can make your own clay holder and add a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, and sharpen it to complete it. Although it is a physically demanding job, the swordsmith will be happy to assist you, so don't worry if you are not confident in doing the heavy lifting, such as children or women. You can take photos and videos while working! The trial fee is for one Japanese knife. You can also make one book for two or more people. In that case, please let us know how many people will be participating in the experience when making a reservation. If you are making a reservation for three or more, it will take a little longer. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare before the closing time. We may be able to move the start time forward, so please contact us.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Takayama Ramen and Hida beef are famous when it comes to sightseeing in Hida Takayama, but the **"Sarubobo making experience** is also very popular! If you've come all the way to Takayama, why not try making your own Sarubobo? It's a full-fledged experience that involves stuffing the body with cotton and sewing it together with needles and thread, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults! (We may ask parents to help children with the experience.) After filling your stomach with food on the go, create memories with your family and friends by making things by hand! Our most popular Sarubobo making experience allows you to experience the traditional culture of Hida while making things with the meaning of good relationships, children, and protection from evil. Sarubobo are now famous as souvenirs from Hida. You can have fun making things together! There are more than 10 other experiences to choose from with your family or group, so it's perfect for a day trip! (Due to some tools, seats may be separated, but we will try to experience the experience at the same table as much as possible.) After filling your stomach with food on the go, create memories with your family and friends by making things by hand! The experience of making your own original Sarubobo at the end of your Takayama sightseeing trip is very popular. [This is what makes our Sarubobo making different!] You can double up the usual one belly plate and write your favorite message on it. If you add the date of an anniversary or birthday along with the message, it will become a memorable Sarubobo♪ What's more! As an option exclusive to our shop, you can change the character "Hida" on the belly plate to alphabet or kanji such as "happiness" or "good health"! This is only available at the Omoide Experience Center! [What is the Hida Takayama Omoide Experience Center?] In addition to the Sarubobo making experience and hand-baked rice cracker experience, there are more than 10 types of experiences at any time, such as painting experience, woodworking experience, and glass experience, which can be done without reservations. In the Sarubobo making experience, you will make it authentically using needles and thread, but the content is designed so that even elementary school students can make it. The instructors will also provide full support, so please visit us with confidence. You can take everything you experience at our shop home on the same day. Also, since it is an indoor experience, you can experience it without worrying about the weather. You can even bring your pets to the terrace seats♪●We accept reservations for groups of 10 to 200 people, so you can use it for school trips, company trips, etc. [Stores that can be selected according to your travel plans] If you want to combine your visit with a stroll around Hida Takayama's tourist spot, "Hida no Sato," go to the Hida no Sato store. It is easily accessible, just a 5-minute walk from Takayama's popular tourist spots, such as the old townscape and the Miyagawa Morning Market. → Yasukawa store

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 16:00

We will guide you to the midstream of the river and points where you can enjoy the scenery that changes with the seasons from the water surface. Even if you are a first-time user, we can guide you once you get used to operating the paddles. You will gain new insights from seeing nature as it is from a different perspective. In order for our guests to enjoy this extraordinary experience safely, securely, and comfortably, we provide transportation in a vehicle with high off-road capabilities, and a camping trailer equipped with a shower room to take a break after the activity.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 72
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

The entry point will change depending on the weather and river conditions. The required time is set aside considering the travel distance to the point (experience location). The required time is only a guideline.

• For Rainy Days