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[Gifu Shirakawa & Takayama] Best Ranking of Scenic & Relaxing Tourist Spots

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Category: 歴史｜町並み｜絶景
Area: Gifu

This book features a selection of Gifu's breathtaking scenery, including the Gassho-zukuri houses of Shirakawa-go, the old townscape of Takayama, the waterfront of Gujo Hachiman, the Nakasendo road of Magome-juku, Oku-Hida and Gero Onsen, Mount Norikura, and the Nagara River Ukai. It also includes the magnificent views of the Shinhotaka Ropeway, Yoro Falls, Monet's Pond, and the beautiful rock formations of Ena Gorge.

World Heritage Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa-go is a historic village in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, known for its unique gassho-zukuri houses and beautiful seasonal scenery.
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Hida Takayama old townscape
The "old townscape" of Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, is attractive for its beautiful scenery that retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. Also known as "Little Kyoto of Hida," you can enjoy gourme
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Gero spa town
Gero Onsen is one of Japan's top three hot springs located in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture. The hot spring town that stretches along the Hida River retains its old townscape and is full of charm.
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Post town "Magome-juku"
Magome-juku is the 43rd post town on the Nakasendo, located in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. A post town located at the southern end of the Kiso Mountains, it is attractive for its tasteful towns
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Kegon-ji
Kegonji Temple is the only temple outside the Kinki region of the 33 temples of the Saigoku region. It is known as the final destination of pilgrims who have made a pilgrimage to Kannon sacred sites t
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Shinhotaka Ropeway
Shinhotaka Ropeway is a ropeway located in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. It connects Shinhotaka Onsen Station, at an altitude of 1,117m, to Nishihotakaguchi Station, at an altitude of 2,156m, with J
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Okuhida Onsenkyo Hirayu Onsen Hirayu no Mori
Hirayu Onsen is a popular multi-purpose complex with seven open-air baths for men and nine for women, which also offers day trips, accommodation, dining and camping.
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Kiyomian Okura & Okura Falls
This is a popular soba restaurant near the entrance of the Okura Falls Promenade.
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Gifu Castle and Mt. Kinka Observatory
Gifu Castle is a famous castle that was the base of such great warriors as Saito Dosan and Oda Nobunaga. Located on the top of Mount Kinka, it offers a magnificent view of Gifu city and the Nobi Plain
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Hida large limestone cave
This limestone cave is located near National Route 158, which connects Takayama City and Matsumoto City. Located at an altitude of 900m, it is known as the highest tourist limestone cave in Japan.
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Amida Falls
Amida Falls is a waterfall located in Shiratori-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, which has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls.
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Miyagawa morning market in Takayama
One of Japan's three biggest morning markets, which has been in operation in Hida Takayama for over 400 years. Fresh vegetables and fruits, handmade crafts, and local energy and warmth can be experien
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Approximately 900m above sea level & clear stream - Hirugano Plateau Campsite
Located at an altitude of about 900m, this large, long-established campsite is famous for its free site in the forest with a clear stream flowing through it. Bungalows and cottages are also available,
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Kawashima Highway Oasis & River Environment Park
Located next to the Kawashima Highway Oasis on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, the River Environment Park is a place where even small children can splash around in the water safely. There is also a lar
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A beautiful reconstructed wooden castle - Gujo Hachiman Castle
It is the oldest reconstructed wooden castle in Japan. It offers a panoramic view of the town of Gujo Hachiman and is also known as the "Castle in the Sky." It is especially fantastic when surrounded
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Chiyoho Inari Shrine
Often referred to as "Ochobo-san" from Ochiyobo Inari, this shrine is one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan. It is a power spot where you can pray for prosperity in business and safety in your
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Chestnut Kinton Ena Kawakamiya Main Store Enakyo Branch
This is the flagship store of Kawakamiya, which is famous nationwide for its chestnut kinton.
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Okuhida Hirayuotaki
Hirayu Falls, located in the Okuhida Onsen area of Gifu Prefecture, is a majestic waterfall with a drop of 64 meters. It boasts natural beauty in every season, and its frozen form in winter is a spe
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Gifu Kamigahara Air and Space Museum
Gifu Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum is a popular museum in Kakamigahara City that displays life-size models of Japanese fighter jets and space probes.
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Aqua Toto Gifu: World Freshwater Aquarium
It is an aquarium featuring freshwater fish located inside the Oasis Park of Kawashima Highway Oasis.
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Hida Furukawa Shirakabe Dozogai
Furukawa-cho in Hida City is a town with an impressive landscape of old white-walled storehouses and waterways. It is known for the beautiful scenery of the Seto River and the carp swimming there, and
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Legend of Longevity - Yoro Falls
Yoro Falls has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls and Top 100 Famous Waters. The attraction is the drop of 32 meters and the width of about 4 meters.
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Mino townscape with rising udatsu trees
Mino Udatsu no Udatsu Townscape is a townscape in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, lined with merchant houses from the Edo period. It has been selected as a nationally important preservation district for g
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Garyuzakura
Garyuzakura, located in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, is called Garyuzakura because its branches and trunk resemble the shape of a dragon, and is estimated to be 1100 years old.
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Otaki Limestone Cave/Jomon Cave
Otaki Limestone Cave/Jomon Cave is one of the largest limestone caves in the Tokai region, with a total length of about 2 km, located in Hachiman-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture.
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Ena Castle in the Sky Iwamura Castle Ruins
Iwamura Castle Ruins is one of the three great mountain castles in Japan, located at an altitude of 717m in Ena. It has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Greatest Castles. All that remains are the s
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