Things to do in Gifu Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Sightseeing Tours

May 22, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県, Gifu-ken) is a prefecture in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu.
Restaurants in Gifu Prefecture

1. Private Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day)

Kanazawa Walking Tours
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Explore the world heritage hamlet of Shirakawa-go on our 4-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you to the World UNESCO site of Shirakawa-go. We collect you from your hotel lobby and whisk you off to the UNESCO village of Shirakawago. Our morning or afternoon driving tours are designed for those looking for convenient access to this beautiful but remote mountain village

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, English Speaking Driver, Private Car

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Reviewed By Cameandsawit

Nozomi Kondo gave us a really superb guided tour. Spoke excellent English. Knew her subject perfectly. Amusing and bright personality. Went well over the allotted time to ensure we saw everything and then sent extra information by email for the next day and to help us with our travels.

2. Gokayama and Shirakawago full day tour with professional photographer

TK Photography Kanazawa
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Regardless of whether you are coming to Japan for the first time, or you’re an obsessed Japan lover, this intimate, private tour will be a unique experience to enhance your treasured memories in Japan. You will be taken to the Japan's most beautiful places, guided by a local English-speaking professional photographer. During the tour I will capture your magical moments, leaving you free to take in the sights without worrying about the best angles and light, or asking a stranger to take your picture! I am experienced in portrait and travel street photography, and my work has been published in many magazines, guidebooks including Lonely Planet and the city guides of tourism boards. A day out with me ensure you will have a knowledgeable, funny, local professional photographer, and Insta-worthy travel photos will be guaranteed!

Inclusions: Private English-speaking professional photographer guide, Photo sessions by a professional photographer, Professionally edited 30 digital images of your day out., Location-based photography tips, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private car and driver, Highway toll and car parking fee

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Wada house admission fee

Reviewed By Kawaskuri

This tour was absolutely worth it! I always look for something a bit different to do than the usual tourist stuff, and having my own professional photographer guide me around beautiful Kanazawa ticked all the boxes! It was a great way to see almost everything in one go, and having an English speaking guide really helped me appreciate the sights more. But the best bit was the photos. TK is incredibly professional and took stunning shots (I'm not usually photogenic at all!), but also helped me learn a bit more about taking my own photos for the future. Japan is a bit expensive in general, but I found this to be pretty good value for money considering all the inclusions. Thank you so much for showing me your city. I really loved our time together. And the photos made the perfect gifts when I returned!

3. Shirakawago (UNESCO world heritage) / Onsen / Hiking Waterfall / 1day Private Tour

Takayama Station, Japan, 〒506-0053 岐阜県高山市昭和町1丁目22−2 Happy Tour
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Shirakawa-go, a world heritage site that you should see once when you visit this region.And hiking to enjoy nature-rich Takayama. many hot springs and you can go to various places all day long. Please bring few luggages. Towel for hot spring / shoes for hiking we do this tour by English guide.Please let us inform when you need other language guide.You can change our start time. Not less than 8 people. (We can not accept more than half person child.e.g.we can not accept 3 adult 5 children / 2 adult 6 children) If you want to do this tour few people (3-7 person.Not less than 3 person), we can do this tour by using public bus with guide. In this case we can include your bus fee in this tour but we can not guarantee  that every place we can go.Because bus schedule is not so much and we have to take bus more than 4 hours for complete this tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, guide, Explanation of Japanese spiritual part

Exclusions: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are not included, but here are some delicious restaurants., Facility entrance fee / service fee

Reviewed By Daniele_deblasio

A lovely walk through the gorgeous old town and new parts of Takayama, at a slow pace and with loads of attention to details that we would have otherwise missed. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in visiting Japan, our host was very competent and answered our questions as the tour progressed.

4. Walk downtown with the guide - 30 minutes

Takayama Station, Japan, 〒506-0053 岐阜県高山市昭和町1丁目22−2 Luca - Amico del solevante
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How would you feel if you arrived in a city and don't know anything about it? How would you feel if you had someone you want by your side let her find out and love what she does? Luca, the friend of the solver: He has twenty years of excellent experience in the sector hospitality and customer service. The friend of the solver is an Italian native speaker who speaks perfect english and japanese.

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Reviewed By ryanbowers166

The tour was really interesting and informative and the host was great! Luca showed us around a section of Takayama and told us about the history of the town and lots of other interesting facts. I wish we could do a tour in person, but this virtual tour was just as good.

5. Takayama downtown online tour with expert guide

Takayama, Gifu, Japan Luca - Amico del solevante
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Online tour in streaming with expert guide: I am the only foreigner guide with experience in Takayama. I speak Italian, English and Japanese. I have lived in Japan since 2007. More than 20 years in customer service and hospitality. Where and what: Takayama, Japan downtown Sanmachi Suji In this video call I walk through Takayama most famous road. I will present to you the city within 30 minutes from different aspects: Geography Economy Art & Culture History Local crafts, focal foods Introduction to sake making What you need: 1) A pair of headphones with microphone 2) To smartphone / Computer / Laptop 3) One of the apps (Whatzapp, Facetime, Skype) Make sure that the internet connection and video quality works! The price is for device not per person!

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Reviewed By Karenc88

I took the 30 minutes tour (online). I felt like I was walking down the streets of Takayama with Luca. Throgh a videocall, Luca was showing me around Takayama, talking about its history and traditions. It was a nice chance to learn more about the past and the present of this beautiful village. The tour made me want to go back to this beautiful town as soon as possible! Thank you Luca!

6. Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park

Nagano Station, Japan, 〒380-0921 長野県長野市大字栗田59 Japan Awaits
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On this tour, spend a full-day in Nagano exploring the city and enjoying what this quaint town has to offer. Your English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nagano Train Station at 8:45 AM. You will either take public transportation (train and bus) or private chartered vehicle around town based on your booking. Immerse yourself in the city's culture and visit major Nagano attractions such as Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, the famous Zenkoji Temple, Chikuma River, Obuse Town, and relax in a traditional onsen/ hot spring (optional).

Inclusions: Private tour with English-speaking (or other available language) tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels within Central Nagano only), Transportation within Nagano City , Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Onsen (hot spring) fee: 700 JPY per person, Other optional activities for guests .

Reviewed By 926maggieh

While we were sad to have to cancel our July trip to Japan due to the pandemic, we found the process of working with Japan Awaits to be easy and efficient. I can't speak to the full experience since we weren't able to go, but filling out the form and our communication with the company was no problem. And their prompt and courteous response to our request for a refund speaks to their professionalism. We will definitely come back to ask for their help in procuring tickets to the Studio Ghibli Museum when we do finally make it to Japan! Fingers crossed for next summer.

7. Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama

Kanazawa Walking Tours
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Explore the beautiful villages and towns of Shirakawa-go, Hida Furukawa and Takayama on our 9-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you first to the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, followed by the fairy-tale village of Hida Furukawa, then onto the famous town of Takayama.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, English Speaking Driver, Private Car, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Professional Tour Guide

Reviewed By Cameandsawit

Nozomi Kondo gave us a really superb guided tour. Spoke excellent English. Knew her subject perfectly. Amusing and bright personality. Went well over the allotted time to ensure we saw everything and then sent extra information by email for the next day and to help us with our travels.

8. Private Tour of Shirakawago and Gokayama from Kanazawa

Kanazawa Walking Tours
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Explore the hamlets of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go on our 7-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you first to the World Heritage site of Gokayama followed by Shirakawa-go

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, English Speaking Driver, Private Car, Parking Fees, Local taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Professional Tour Guide

Reviewed By Cameandsawit

Nozomi Kondo gave us a really superb guided tour. Spoke excellent English. Knew her subject perfectly. Amusing and bright personality. Went well over the allotted time to ensure we saw everything and then sent extra information by email for the next day and to help us with our travels.

9. 13-Day Classic Japan Tour: Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone, Takayama, Hiroshima, and Kyoto

Agora Place Tokyo Asakusa, 2-chōme-2-9 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042, Japan Intrepid Japan
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Discover the cultural highlights of Japan, from the neon-lit streets of modern Tokyo to the ancient temples of Kyoto, on this 13-day tour through the Land of the Rising Sun. See Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine, soak at a traditional outdoor ‘onsen’ (hot spring baths) in Hakone, enjoy a feast at the Takayama market and visit the Hiroshima Peace Park. Travel by train, boat and bus, with ample leisure time to customize your own itinerary. This small-group tour operates with a maximum of 12 people, ensuring you’ll receive personal attention from your expert guide.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, English-speaking guide, 12-night accommodation in hotels and local guesthouses, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Japan Rail Pass, Included Activities

Exclusions: Gratuities, JR Rail Pass Extension, Food and drinks, unless specified, Optional Activities

10. Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour

Takayama Station, Japan, 〒506-0053 岐阜県高山市昭和町1丁目22−2 Japan Oriental Tours

Visit the best parts of Takayama & Shirakawago with a private English speaking guide. You will be taken to the Sanmachi Street in Takayama, where you'll see the old castle town which has many restaurants, souvenir shops. Walk along the traditional local food street where Mitarashi Dango (rice dumpling in a sweet soy sauce) is the local specialty. The tour will also go to Shirakawago to see Japanese traditional buildings. You will learn the history of Shirakawago, how people have remained those life style. Take a photos of the well-preserved Shirakawago, then your tour will end at Kanazawa (We'll take you to Shirakawago by local express bus and you can keep your luggage in lockers at Shirakawago. Or send it to your Kanazawa accommodation one day in advance. Lockers or sending costs are not included.)

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Overnight accommodation, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private tour, Round-trip shared transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Yvo51

Dreadful value for money. We spent £450 for something which would have cost less than £50 for entry and travel. The tour suggests driver and guide to cover a lot of sightseeing on the same day. We got picked up at the hotel and dropped at the ferry. The people were nice. The taxi could not take the ferry - though other cars did! We then walked for about 2.5 hours through the shops and to the shrine at Miyajima and back to the ferry. We a nice lunch at the Ferry Port in the Hiroshima side which we paid for) and then got picked up at the same ferry port and taken to the peace museum and then on to the A dome about 2pm. We had a lift to the A dome which they had expected that we might have walked. Its not that far but we were tight on time and i was tired b It was already 4pm so we missed the castle, they did offer it but we had had enough as the info we were getting was better said when read in english at the museum. The guide meant we did not get the audio at the museum which would have been far more informative than telling us what we were reading or looking at. I would have preferred to do the peace museum before the crowds came into town at 9/10am. It was so full at 2pm to move around, it was like leaving a football stadium or concert. In hindsight, our JR pass made the ferry free ( they refunded that) and a tram would have done it all for a day pass of 600 yen each. I feel completely ripped off and so disappointed. The English was learnt to share info but not to answer questions which were never understood or answered, we supply gave up engaging. Don't take this tour. The price is seriously inflated and not made up with the quality of the product.

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