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Hida, Takayama, Shirakawa-go
Gifu
4.1
Hida, Takayama, Shirakawa-go
Gifu
4.1
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Hida, Takayama, Shirakawa-go
The Hida Takayama area, surrounded by the Northern Alps, is a popular tourist destination with many old castle and merchant town streets that have been preserved since the Edo period. In the same area, there is the Hida Great Limestone Cave, located at the highest point in Japan, where you can experience a mysterious world created over 250 million years. In the Shirakawa-go "Gassho-style Village," which is also registered as a World Heritage Site, you can see the traditional thatched-roofed houses known as "gassho-zukuri" that are reminiscent of the original Japanese landscape. The picturesque countryside scenery is sure to make you feel nostalgic and warm no matter what season you visit.
Hida, Takayama, Shirakawa-go
8 Highlights
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Old streetscape
Time travel to the Edo period! Hida's little Kyoto
An old townscape with houses built from the late Edo period to the middle of the Meiji period. The lattice windows and unified landscape have a unique beauty. Please enjoy walking and exploring the area while eating and taking in the sights at your own pace.
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Old streetscape
Time travel to the Edo period! Hida's little Kyoto
An old townscape with houses built from the late Edo period to the middle of the Meiji period. The lattice windows and unified landscape have a unique beauty. Please enjoy walking and exploring the area while eating and taking in the sights at your own pace.
02
Hida Great Limestone Cave
A fantastic limestone cave where ancient memories sleep
This limestone cave was slowly formed over a long period of time in an area that was once a sea in ancient times. It is about 800 meters long and takes about 20 to 30 minutes to tour. A mysterious world created by nature awaits you.
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Hida Great Limestone Cave
A fantastic limestone cave where ancient memories sleep
This limestone cave was slowly formed over a long period of time in an area that was once a sea in ancient times. It is about 800 meters long and takes about 20 to 30 minutes to tour. A mysterious world created by nature awaits you.
03
Shinhotaka Ropeway
A ropeway that takes you up into the clouds
Take a ride on Japan's only two-story ropeway and ascend to the clouds at an altitude of 2,200 meters. Once you arrive at the observation deck, you will be surrounded by beautiful mountains and treated to a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view that has been awarded two stars in the "Michelin Green Guide Japan."
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Shinhotaka Ropeway
A ropeway that takes you up into the clouds
Take a ride on Japan's only two-story ropeway and ascend to the clouds at an altitude of 2,200 meters. Once you arrive at the observation deck, you will be surrounded by beautiful mountains and treated to a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view that has been awarded two stars in the "Michelin Green Guide Japan."
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Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village
The village that embodies the original scenery of Japan, a World Heritage Site
This is a place like a hometown where you can deeply understand the traditional rural culture and lifestyle of old Japan. The bonds between the residents who live here, helping each other, give visitors a warm feeling.
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Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village
The village that embodies the original scenery of Japan, a World Heritage Site
This is a place like a hometown where you can deeply understand the traditional rural culture and lifestyle of old Japan. The bonds between the residents who live here, helping each other, give visitors a warm feeling.
05
Takayama Ramen
A simple yet profound, Japanese-style soy sauce ramen
Takayama Ramen is a representative dish of Hida Takayama cuisine, along with Hida beef. It features thin, curly noodles and a Japanese-style soy sauce soup. The ingredients vary depending on the shop, but many use simple toppings, giving it the appearance of Showa-era Chinese noodles. It has a rich and flavorful taste, and is also great as a souvenir.
05
Takayama Ramen
A simple yet profound, Japanese-style soy sauce ramen
Takayama Ramen is a representative dish of Hida Takayama cuisine, along with Hida beef. It features thin, curly noodles and a Japanese-style soy sauce soup. The ingredients vary depending on the shop, but many use simple toppings, giving it the appearance of Showa-era Chinese noodles. It has a rich and flavorful taste, and is also great as a souvenir.
06
Okuhida Onsen-go
Hot springs that gush from a mountainous area at an altitude of about 1230m
These hot springs gush from a mountainous area at an altitude of about 1230m, and there is a legend that they were discovered by the warlord Takeda Shingen. There are about 40 different hot spring sources, and each inn offers various benefits. After enjoying the Hirayu Otaki waterfall and snow sports, why not relax and heal your tired body in a secret hot spring?
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Okuhida Onsen-go
Hot springs that gush from a mountainous area at an altitude of about 1230m
These hot springs gush from a mountainous area at an altitude of about 1230m, and there is a legend that they were discovered by the warlord Takeda Shingen. There are about 40 different hot spring sources, and each inn offers various benefits. After enjoying the Hirayu Otaki waterfall and snow sports, why not relax and heal your tired body in a secret hot spring?
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Fukuchi Onsen
An emotional hot spring surrounded by the silence of the mountains
This is an emotional hot spring surrounded by the silence of the mountains. The spring quality is simple and carbonated hydrogen carbonate, and it has effects such as rheumatism, skin diseases, women's diseases, and beautiful skin. After enjoying the nature of the four seasons, morning markets, and old private house cafes, let's heal ourselves by soaking in the open-air bath of the hot spring and enjoying the great outdoors!
07
Fukuchi Onsen
An emotional hot spring surrounded by the silence of the mountains
This is an emotional hot spring surrounded by the silence of the mountains. The spring quality is simple and carbonated hydrogen carbonate, and it has effects such as rheumatism, skin diseases, women's diseases, and beautiful skin. After enjoying the nature of the four seasons, morning markets, and old private house cafes, let's heal ourselves by soaking in the open-air bath of the hot spring and enjoying the great outdoors!
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Shin-Hotaka Onsen
A hot spring located at the deepest part of Okuhida Onsen-go
This plateau hot spring is located at the deepest part of Okuhida Onsen-go, at an altitude of about 1000m. It is said to be a paradise of open-air baths, with over 40 hot spring inns equipped with outstanding open-air baths. Enjoy a blissful time while gazing at the Northern Alps and listening to the sound of the river in the open-air bath!
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Shin-Hotaka Onsen
A hot spring located at the deepest part of Okuhida Onsen-go
This plateau hot spring is located at the deepest part of Okuhida Onsen-go, at an altitude of about 1000m. It is said to be a paradise of open-air baths, with over 40 hot spring inns equipped with outstanding open-air baths. Enjoy a blissful time while gazing at the Northern Alps and listening to the sound of the river in the open-air bath!
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Local Cuisine
Hida Beef
The highest peak of Kuroge Wagyu, Gifu Beef.
A brand of beef with a fine marbling and a melting texture. While classic steak and kaiseki cuisine are great, there are also unique dishes such as seared sushi and beef skewers that can be enjoyed casually. If you come to Gifu, be sure to try it.
Takayama Ramen
Simple yet profound, Japanese-style soy sauce ramen.
Takayama Ramen is a representative dish of Hida Takayama cuisine, along with Hida beef. It features thin, curly noodles and Japanese-style soy sauce soup. The ingredients vary depending on the shop, but many are simple, and it looks like a Chinese-style ramen from the Showa era. It has a rich and deep flavor. It's also perfect as a souvenir.
Hoba Miso
Hida's local cuisine where miso is grilled on a magnolia leaf.
The magnolia leaf container stimulates all five senses, including aroma, taste, and sound, and whets the appetite. Miso alone is delicious enough as a side dish or snack with alcohol, but when mixed with vegetables, meat, fish, and other ingredients, it becomes even more luxurious.
Mitara-shi Dango
Not sweet! Savory and fragrant soy sauce flavored dango.
Unlike the typical mitarashi dango, the Hida-Takayama specialty mitarashi dango is a small and round mochi ball skewered in fives, grilled with soy sauce for a savory and rustic flavor. In the city of Takayama, the aroma of grilling dango wafts from all over, stimulating your appetite.
Red Turnip Pickles
Pickles made from Hida Red Turnip, a traditional vegetable in Hida Takayama.
Red turnip pickles made from Hida Red Turnip, a traditional vegetable in Hida Takayama, have been eaten as a winter preserved food since ancient times. Even when placed next to other vegetable pickles, the bright red color of the red turnip pickles stands out and is an essential part of Gifu's local cuisine.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥11,307
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥31,805
Best Season
6~10 Month
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