Gifu Prefecture

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go. Travel from Kanazawa with a guide, try local food, and explore the beautiful mountain settlement.

Explore Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa on our full-day tour. Visit the UNESCO village, Shirakawa-go, then discover Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District. Enjoy Japanese sweets making & gold leaf craft.

This is a private rural e-bike tour with local lunch at the Maze Village and the Hagiwara Town in the Hida region. Because it has no businesses specifically catering to tourists, the area is largely unknown and overlooked in the main guidebooks, though it’s close to the tourist towns like Takayama o...

• Umeseko Tour
• Savor Japan

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Minimum height is 145cm and maximum height is 185cm, We do not take any responsibility for any problem, concern and discomfort that a person who is out of the height requirement has on a bike ride, Participants can bring and store suitcases inside of our bike garage during the tour with additional charge (1,000 JPY / group) so that they can head to another destination such as Kyoto or Tokyo just after the tour, The specific departure point is Hida-Hagiwara station, and your guide will pick you up at the station before the tour starting time, Please directly contact us via our website "UMESEKO TOUR" if the date you want to book is not available on the calendar, We may cancel a tour due to poor weather and road condition (full refund), No refund or no alternative date is given when you do not show up at the meeting time for any reason (meeting time is 10 minutes before start time of tour), After the tour instruction on the tour date, if you or some of your group need to cancel to join the bike tour due to the fact that you cannot ride on a bike safely for some reasons, no refund is given (It is also applied when a bike does not fit your body unexpectedly even though you meet the bike height requirement), Not recommended for those who have not ridden a bike for a long time, Not recommended for those who have any heart or vision problem since there is 1km×2 dark tunnel (participants can choose cycling or walking through the tunnel for safety reason), Please note that you have to cycle by yourself from start to end since no support car follows us, Please let us know at time of booking if you have any food restriction or allergy (available for vegetarian)

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Embark on an enchanting exploration that combines the thrill of the Shinhotaka Ropeway, and the serene beauty of Kamikochi. Our ‘Alpine Splendor’ tour is a captivating journey from the heights of the Northern Japan Alps to the tranquil depths of Kamikochi, with a unique stop to witness the majestic ...

• Kamikochi

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Tour Availability Disclaimer All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bus day tour from Kanazawa Station to Gokayama, UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama's old town. Round trip, or one way from Kanazawa to Takayama.

[PRIVATE TOUR] If you're seeking an authentic connection with a local family, this is for you! We are a warm, fun-loving family of four, deeply rooted in Takayama. Here, you won’t just learn to cook Japanese food—you’ll experience how locals live and savor life together. Our 200-year-old wooden tow...

• Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Ninja Cafe Takayama is a facility where visitors can have an authentic samurai/ninja experience in the conveniently located historical city of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. The store displays historical helmets, swords, and tea utensils that are important for learning about old Japan. Why don't you d...

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Experience the untouched beauty of mountain streams on this immersive river trekking tour in Takayama. Guided by certified experts from the Japan Mountain Guides Association, you’ll explore landscapes created by the eruption of the volcano while learning about the deep mountain culture that forms th...

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Private tour can be arranged., In case of rain, we will propose another tour plan. If you do not wish to participate, the tour fee will be refunded.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Go beyond a simple knife-sharpening or engraving workshop. Create your own full-size Damascus Japanese kitchen knife through polishing, hand-drawn blade design, etching, sharpening, and test cutting with guidance from a master craftsman with over 50 years of experience. Your handwritten name, messa...

• Knife Museum

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, You can easily join for a day trip, roughly 1.5~2 hours by train from Kyoto

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Walk Takayama's Edo-period streets, historic government house, morning market, and open-air folk village with a local guide — by public transport or a more relaxed private-vehicle pace.