【Reservation Ranking】 Things to do in Gifu

• 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.

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• Age 1～Age 69
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Let's start today's fun journey▼8:30 Meeting place: Nagoya Station Taiko-dori Exit Ministop Tsubakicho Store Address: 5-10 Tsubakichō, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 453-0015 *The bus departs on time. Please arrive with plenty of time (about 10 minutes before). Please cooperate by adhering to the meeting and departure times and departing on time.▼11:00 Hida Takayama (free walk, free lunch / 180 minutes) Stroll through the old town Takayama 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 majestic nature, including the Japanese Alps, Takayama is not only a wonderful tourist destination in itself, but also a great base for sightseeing in the Japanese Alps and the surrounding Hida region. The Mimachi Building Preservation District, the heart of Takayama city, attracts tourists from all over Japan. You can spend an entire day wandering 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 enjoy tastings at the breweries. ▼15:00 Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village (120 minutes) 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 postcard-like beauty. Shirakawa-go Ogimachi Gassho-zukuri Village is the village with the most remaining Gassho-zukuri houses. The name Gassho-zukuri literally means "like praying hands." Gassho-zukuri Village takes you back to pre-modern Japan. Climb the Shirakawa-go observation deck, look out over the village, and enjoy the view of a time gone by. Shirakawa-go is worth a repeat visit as it shows different looks with the changing of the seasons. From the beautiful cherry blossom season to the lush summer, from the fiery autumn leaves to the quiet white winter, Shirakawa-go always has a spectacular charm. ▼17:00 Return to Nagoya Station and the tour ends. ▼19:30 Nagoya Station Taiko-dori Exit Ministop Tsubakicho Store Disband This tour is a shared tour and participants come from all over the world.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

This is a day trip bus tour that departs and arrives at Nagoya Station. You can comfortably participate in popular spots that are relatively difficult to access by sitting on the bus. You will visit three old Japanese towns: Gujo Hachiman, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go. The staff can speak English, Japanese, and Chinese, so it is an easy tour to join not only for Japanese groups but also for friends from overseas. ~ Schedule ~ 08:20 Meet in front of the Nishi Police Box, Taiko-dori Exit, Nagoya Station ↓ 08:30 Depart ↓ Gujo Hachiman (stay for about 60 minutes) ↓ Takayama (stay for about 120 minutes, free meal) ↓ Shirakawa-go (stay for about 100 minutes) ↓ 19:30 Arrive at Nagoya Station * The itinerary may change due to road conditions. (In that case, there will be no refund.)

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 83
• Over 6 hours on the day

"Experience forging - a traditional craftsmanship" You can try hammering, filing with a gold rasp, sharpening and quenching processes. You might be excited to see how a piece of metal reborn as a knife. It is a great opportunity to experience a traditional craftsmanship.​ ​

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• Recommendation for Foreigner

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

You will spend a whole day making a small scale attached to the Japanese sword. The material is the same as the Japanese sword, and the world's highest grade iron (tamahagane) is used. You can make a soil holder by yourself and insert a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, make a scabbard, and sharpen it to complete it. Only at our studio can you experience making a small pattern and sharpening it. You will learn how to make a Japanese sword while working, and you will not know until you experience the work of striking iron to change its shape and create ripples, so I think it will be a great learning experience. We will proceed according to the ability of the person who will experience it, so there is no need to worry about minors and women. Photos and videos can be taken during production! The fee will be the experience fee for one Kozuka. Two or more people can make one. In that case, please let us know when you make a reservation. If you make a reservation for two or more, it will take about an additional hour for each one after the second one. Please join us with plenty of time before the end time. It is also possible to advance the start time, so please contact us. ★We have someone here who can explain things in English, so you don't need an interpreter.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Nobata tea shop is Meiji 13 Year Set up a store in Hida Takayama, which continues from the Sun It is a specialty store of Honcha. Sun Even though it is called main tea, the type varies, and the characteristics change depending on the production area, cultivation method, and manufacturing process. The tea that Nobata tea shops handle has a thin, elongated shape, tea leaves with luster and is fragrant, with a pale yellowish bluish color Wed Including the "Fuji no Yabu Kita", which features color, elegant sweetness and moderate astringency, it has a mellow and distinctive deep taste and fragrant feature local Gifu We deal with tea of various places mainly on tea leaf which is famous as two major brands of "Bidoku Bicha" and "Mino Shirakawa Tea" which are produced in the prefecture.

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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Iron is a human invention. People have walked with iron, as it is said, "Whoever controls iron controls the world." A Japanese sword cannot be made good unless it is made of iron using the traditional ironmaking method. With this plan, you can experience making iron from iron sand using the traditional iron-making method. Repeat the work of cutting charcoal into small pieces and adding iron sand to determine the "steel" part from the finished lump "kera". You can take the finished product home with you. ★We have someone here who can explain things in English, so you don't need an interpreter.

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• Age 13～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is a SUP (stand-up paddle board) tour of the Tobisuikyo Gorge in the Hida-Kisogawa Quasi-National Park. After a simple paddle lesson, you will paddle into the gorge, which feels like a hidden gem. You can enjoy the scenery that can only be seen from the water, such as the waterfalls pouring into the river and the huge rock walls.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00

Experience SUP (Stand Up Paddle) at Hida River (Kawabe Dam Lake) in Kawabe Town, Gifu Prefecture. After a simple paddle lesson, you can play games and enjoy a jungle cruise in this approximately 2-hour SUP experience. The gentle current of the Hida River (Kawabe Dam Lake) makes it safe for beginners and children to enjoy SUP.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 12:30

At "Asobiya" in Nagaragawa, Gifu Prefecture, you can experience rafting where you can enjoy the thrilling fun. Rafting, which is gaining popularity in Japan these days, looks like an ordinary leisure sport in which 7 to 8 people go down a river in a large rubber boat. It is an active sport where you can enjoy the thrill and exhilaration. In rafting, we wear special life jackets, helmets, wet suits, and wet jackets, and we have professional staff to ensure that you can enjoy rafting safely, so please do not worry. In addition to rafting, the Asobiya has a full range of hot spring facilities and eating and drinking facilities, as well as a restaurant and resting room, so it is recommended to heal your tired body. Asobiya is a popular facility with many repeaters and tours due to its long track record. If you are "interested in rafting" or "want to try", please come to Asobiya Rafting in Nagaragawa, Gifu Prefecture!

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Japanese swords are works of art made of iron. By listening to the explanation of the production process of this work of art that has been handed down since ancient times, you will be able to understand the highlights of swords and the points to appreciate them. You can also observe the forging process (the process of stretching, bending, and gluing steel), which is one of the processes of making Japanese swords. Please take a photo of the sparks. The moment when the sparks fly is only for a moment. It may be difficult to show the process again, so please do not miss it. We recommend the video. In addition, you can experience using a large hammer to strike the iron. We will also accept questions such as why Japanese swords become such hard and strong blades, and why the price differs! If you apply for the "Small knife making experience" or "Kitchen knife making experience" at the same time, you will receive a half price. Please apply from the "Small knife making experience" or "Kitchen knife making experience" options.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 13:30

Nobata tea shop is Meiji 13 Year Set up a store in Hida Takayama, which continues from the Sun It is a specialty store of Honcha. Sun Even though it is called main tea, the type varies, and the characteristics change depending on the production area, cultivation method, and manufacturing process. The tea that Nobata tea shops handle has a thin, elongated shape, tea leaves with luster and is fragrant, with a pale yellowish bluish color Wed Including the "Fuji no Yabu Kita", which features color, elegant sweetness and moderate astringency, it has a mellow and distinctive deep taste and fragrant feature local Gifu We deal with tea of various places mainly on tea leaf which is famous as two major brands of "Bidoku Bicha" and "Mino Shirakawa Tea" which are produced in the prefecture.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Blessed with raw materials for pottery clay and glaze, this plan allows you to experience full-scale pottery in Tajimi, a historic pottery town. In addition to abundant materials, the dojo for hands-on experience is equipped with pottery equipment such as electric potter's wheel. We do not decide which works to make, and we will give careful guidance to each customer, both beginners and veterans, so that they can freely make what they like.

• For Groups
• For Family

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

Nagara River upstream of before Tanigawa is the valley of the flow of the clear stream. Large monolith there is, or slide down the natural slider made of rock while becoming the unique valley in dripping wet, Dari jumped from the rock, is a swim anymore Waya! !

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Go down the Wai Wai with your friends! ! Spring is fresh green, summer is river play, autumn is colored leaves. A three-hour course with lots of fun each season. There are many points that can be enjoyed in the morning and afternoon respectively! now Year It's a mistake to be a happy memory of summer! adult Summer holidays are good for kids too!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Tours are the most fun and the funniest way to play around! It will be held in an area where even elementary school students can enjoy safely. At "Asobiya" in Nagaragawa, Gifu Prefecture, you can experience rafting where you can enjoy the thrilling fun. Rafting, which is gaining popularity in Japan these days, looks like an ordinary leisure sport in which 7 to 8 people go down a river in a large rubber boat. It is an active sport where you can enjoy the thrill and exhilaration. In rafting, we wear special life jackets, helmets, wet suits, and wet jackets, and we have professional staff to ensure that you can enjoy rafting safely, so please do not worry. In addition to rafting, the Asobiya has a full range of hot spring facilities and eating and drinking facilities, as well as a restaurant and resting room, so it is recommended to heal your tired body. Asobiya is a popular facility with many repeaters and tours due to its long track record. If you are "interested in rafting" or "want to try", please come to Asobiya Rafting in Nagaragawa, Gifu Prefecture!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 08:45

"Family-only rafting that lets you feel the bond between family members".Safety and fun are the top priorities for this tour. We don't choose courses that are too intense for children to be scared. Even children who are not good at swimming can feel safe as long as they wear a life jacket. Those who are not confident in their physical strength or feel a little scared do not need to force themselves to paddle. Licensed and certified river guides will provide full support. ./Challenge the river by joining forces/Get on one boat with the whole family and go down the river together! At first, the rowing is awkward, but as you all join together and call out "1! 2! 1! 2!" and overcome the current, the family becomes one and the boat moves smoothly. ./There are plenty of water activities that parents and children can enjoy together/In places where the current is gentle, you can get in the water and swim, use the boat as a slide, and use underwater goggles and fishing nets to interact with the creatures in the river. ./Moments of challenges bring about growth in children/There are endless ideas for play, such as jumping from the boat into the water. Try whatever comes to mind. You will encounter unexpected moments of growth in your children! .. "Let's make the best memories to talk about with your family". Forget about your daily life, have fun, and laugh as much as you can! The memories you make with your whole family will surely be memorable. Laugh together, take on challenges, and grow together. Experience such a special time with this rafting trip! ~Experience flow~ 8:45 Meeting and reception The meeting place is the Earthship. After checking in, we change into equipment for playing in the river. 9:35 Preparation for the experience and departure in a special vehicle! When you see the "Nagara River" during the journey, you can't stop feeling excited. 10:05 During the experience ① Laugh as much as you can and enjoy rafting as much as you can! 10:30 During the experience ② In gentle places, you can swim leisurely, play on the boat, and jump in! 11:00 During the experience ③ During the tour, there is an elegant tea time with sweets as a break♪ 12:00 End and disbandment Thank you for your hard work. We returned to base with lots of memories and changed our clothes before disbanding!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 11:00 / 14:00

This is an introductory canyoning course for those who are not confident in their physical strength and who are happy with a shorter canyoning time (1 hour) than the regular half-day canyoning course (2 hours or more). The guide will arrange the most suitable course for the day and you will experience about 2/3 of the regular course. It is a relaxing canyoning experience where you can enjoy river rafting, waterfall play, mini slides, diving, etc. *Even elementary school students and younger can participate as long as they are 100 cm tall and have shoes that are 18 cm in size.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 12:30

We have set aside plenty of time for waterfalls, pools, and slides so that three generations of parents and children can enjoy the tour, from first graders to seniors. We also provide cold weather gear for small children who tend to get cold. Please feel free to join us as we will suggest activities that are appropriate for each participant's physical strength and condition. Please enjoy this summer memory with your family. *Adult teams who are not confident in their physical strength and want to take it easy on the canyoning are also welcome to participate.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

An outdoor experience where you can enjoy two activities in one day. This is a greedy plan where you can experience rafting in the morning and canyoning in the afternoon. It is a great value tour for those who want to play in the river for a full day! A luxurious tour where you can experience canyoning and rafting all at once in one day! Rafting on the clear Nagara River is a mix of intense rapids and playing in the river, and you can share the fun of playing in the river with your friends. In the afternoon, we move to a more beautiful river for canyoning. Float, flow, slide, jump. Conquer the challenge times that come one after another. You can enjoy a full day of outdoor experiences. *If elementary school children are included, we will operate the canyoning family course.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 11:00 / 14:00

Canyon tubing is a new water attraction that combines canyoning (down a stream) and tubing (down a river). You attach an outdoor tube to your buttocks and leisurely float through a beautiful valley with excellent transparency. Just floating around will give you negative ions and forest bathing. In shallow places, you walk while carrying the tube and move to the next healing point. At the last pool, which is the destination, you can enjoy diving into the pool using the tube. Diving with the tube attached to your buttocks is especially exciting compared to normal diving. Once you try it, you will definitely want to try it again and again. In addition, a mini version of the Tarzan Rope, a specialty of Tripper Canyoning, which is usually held, will also be available. Since the river is crystal clear, you can observe aquatic life by wearing goggles. You can play actively, or you can relax and be healed by the forest and river. Canyon tubing allows you to enjoy each way of enjoying it.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30

A raft picnic that everyone can enjoy! Lake rafting is a fun experience where you can take your children and pets on the water at the naturally rich Lake Ondaniko. The raft boats are extremely stable, so even beginners and those who are not confident in their physical strength can participate, as well as small children and pet dogs. Come and create the best memories with your whole family or group. Since it is a private boat for one group only, you can participate without any stress or hesitation.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

This is a set plan that allows you to enjoy two activities to your heart's content in one day. A one-day outdoor tour that includes rafting in the morning and caving in the afternoon! [Rafting] Enjoy half the distance of the one-day rafting course. Typical rapids such as Sandan no Se, Crashikari no Se, and Enku no Se are waiting for you. The place you descend varies depending on the season and the course, but exciting rapids await you in a roughly 5km section. [Caving] Enjoy a regular half-day caving course. Caving is an outdoor experience where you climb and descend rocks in the dark by yourself, go through a narrow tunnel, and experience the feeling of an explorer. After you've made your way through the mud, the mysterious spring that is your destination awaits you. *If elementary school children are included, the caving tour will be operated as a family course.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 12:30

[Adventure in the great outdoors] The best part of canyoning is the comfort of being carried along by the river. Sometimes you'll float, and sometimes you'll try the exciting rock slider. You'll have plenty of fun playing in the river with plenty of activities, such as splashing around in waterfalls and diving. We have prepared programs so that even beginners and those who are worried about their physical strength can enjoy themselves. In order to maintain quality, we operate separate courses for families and general students (junior high school students and above), so please feel free to participate. How about canyoning as a summer river play event?

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 12:30

There are few river activities that allow you to easily tackle the rapids of the Nagara River. With a Ducky, your line of sight is lower and you are closer to the river, so you can feel the power of the waves even more than with rafting! We will provide a friendly and thorough lecture, so even beginners can try river rafting with confidence.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30

★★Private outdoor SUP experience for one group only★★※※Free boarding for pet dogs※※Lake SUP cruising experience held at a lake in the mountains of Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. You can leisurely cruise around the lakeside while floating your SUP on the calm water. The lake is surrounded by nature surrounded by rich forests. The lake is less affected by wind, waves, and water currents, so you can experience SUP in stable conditions, so beginners and small children in elementary school can participate with peace of mind. Pets (dogs) are also allowed (free of charge). The guide will give a lecture on how to operate the SUP boat, so anyone can easily learn how to operate it. Basically, each person is free to cruise around the lakeside, and depending on the situation, the guide will guide you through nature, how to play, and you can even try a simple SUP yoga experience. You can play actively or just lie down on the boat and be rocked on the lake surface, and spend your SUP time in your own way.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

The best part of the adventure course is climbing time using ropes. You will overcome difficult sections by utilizing all the skills and knowledge you have learned. You will feel 120% fulfilled when you escape to the surface world after passing through a narrower and more cramped tunnel! This is an outdoor experience that is definitely recommended for active people! At the end of the tour, you will enjoy tea time by lighting the cave with the soft light of candles. The makeshift cave cafe creates a fantastic atmosphere. Warm your body and mind and enjoy caving as you aim for the goal! Tour participants will receive a gift of caving photo data (one per group if a DVD is purchased).

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• Age 0～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 16:00

A special lodging experience for one group only - Gifu Hashima hideaway "A good old Japanese landscape built 63 years ago, right here, right now." Enjoy a relaxing time in a quaint Japanese house surrounded by silence. The charm of staying at Kominka COCONE: Accepting stays for 2 nights or more: Enjoy a relaxing time. Japanese-style bedroom: You can freely use the 8-tatami Buddhist altar room and Japanese-style room, and close the sliding doors to create a private space or use it as a spacious large hall. High-quality bedding: Instead of beds, we use high-quality feather duvets to provide a comfortable sleep. Perfect for long-term stays: Fully equipped with a kitchen and washer/dryer. Special facilities and services BBQ & theater room: You can freely use the "Kominka COCONE Garage & Barn BBQ". Free Tesla EV rental: The latest EV Tesla is available for free rental during your stay. Perfect as a base for sightseeing: You can make day trips to Kyoto, Osaka, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Tsumago-juku on the old Nakasendo road, Sekigahara, Legoland, Ghibli Park, etc. Enjoy a special experience at Kominka COCONE, where good old Japanese traditions are combined with the latest technology.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 12:00

The best part of the adventure course is climbing time using ropes. You will overcome difficult sections by utilizing all the skills and knowledge you have learned. You will feel 120% fulfilled when you escape to the surface world after passing through a narrower and more cramped tunnel! This is an outdoor experience that is definitely recommended for active people! At the end of the tour, you will enjoy tea time by lighting the cave with the soft light of candles. The makeshift cave cafe creates a fantastic atmosphere. Warm your body and mind and enjoy caving as you aim for the goal! Tour participants will receive a gift of caving photo data (one per group if a DVD is purchased).

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

There is a narrow tunnel, mud play, cave observation and fossil hunting, and a mini-exploration to the mysterious spring deep inside the cave! Activities in the limestone cave illuminated by headlights are full of excitement. The keywords of Tripper Family Caving are "crawling," "face painting," and "mysterious spring." Tour participants will receive a photo of their caving as a gift (one photo per group if they choose a DVD).

• For Groups