Takayama old merchant streets
JP-GIF-001Walk Edo-period wooden shopfronts.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
Things to do in Takayama Shirakawa-go and Gifu, Japan
Alpine merchant towns and traditional farmhouses.
Explore 6 listed attractions and experiences from the Travelaux destination itinerary. Actual access, opening hours and operational arrangements should be reconfirmed before departure.
Attractions and experiences
Hida Folk Village
JP-GIF-002Explore traditional thatched and timber rural buildings.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
Shirakawa-go gassho houses
JP-GIF-003Discover UNESCO-listed steep-roof farm settlements.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
Hida beef culinary experience
JP-GIF-004Learn regional cattle and food heritage.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
Gujo Hachiman waterways
JP-GIF-005Explore craft lanes and a historic canal town.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
Gifu cormorant-fishing heritage
JP-GIF-006Learn about traditional fishing culture without assuming performances.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
Regional itineraries featuring Takayama Shirakawa-go and Gifu
More places in Japan
Plan your visit to Takayama Shirakawa-go and Gifu
Choose the experiences you prefer and ask Travelaux about a personalised itinerary, transport and travel arrangements.
Enquire with Travelaux