20 Best Things to do in Gifu | Bucket List Ideas | Attractions | Activities

Taken over by youthful green in summer and an enchanting white in winter, the UNESCO world heritage villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go always dazzle no matter when. Experience life in rural Japan, just like it was in the Edo days!

If you go to Takayama, you should visit Ohashi Collection Museum & Hida Great Limestone Cave, the largest limestone cave in Japan. Explore its wonders on a tour that’s pet-friendly, wheelchair accessible and very easy on foot! This is an amazing place for all ages.

Adrenaline rushes don’t come bigger than this, quite literally, thanks to the Gifu bungee, the tallest ever in the country! Nothing will prepare you for the 215 meters of gravity that’ll exhilarate you to the core!

Nagara river offers a breeze-laden cycling course in Gujo city, with other biking options in Hida entailing downriver routes of rural villages permeated by crisp air! Relive your childhood on MTBs!

For quiet outings in Gifu, an SUP tour in the gentle stretches of Kiso river and Hida river does just the thing. Enjoy the overwhelming absence of noise, beautiful nature, and the pleasant bubbles of fish going about their business.

Walk back to a time of farmer’s hats and wooden carriages, as you explore Edo Gifu during the era of gassho-style houses at the Hida Folk Village. This open-air museum of tradition impresses with its heritage and green vitality!

With steep bumps and unpredictable rapids in these Nagara river and Kiso river rafting courses, you’re assured of a screaming ton of fun in one of the country’s best boating streams! Share these heart-throbbing moments with friends and family!

Put on your Ninja costume, grab a throwing star, learn techniques of sword practices (Iai sword), and take home a picture of yourself posing like a real ninja!

Is your heart in need of some excitement? A thrilling forest adventure of rope walking and zip lining will give you a taste of the ninja’s life and is an experience guaranteed to raise your hair!

Tajimi boasts a rich history of ceramics pottery, so much so that the town hosts a museum of art dedicated specifically to the cause. Learn the trade from the ceramic pottery heart of Japan!

Add to your arts and crafts resume with a variety of experiences across Gifu. Make beautiful aroma wax glasses, design, and paint toy figurines for your little ones to play with, and create gorgeous jewelry for yourself!

Ride colorful balloons in Gifu, on a breathtaking experience across beautiful landscapes and rivers that meander beautifully according to views from the sky. Air travel has never been more stylish!

Stepping into the Nobata tea shop feels like walking into the Meiji area, thanks to the simplistic interior that takes you back in time. It provides perfect settings for a traditional tea ceremony of matcha tea and Japanese sweets!

Be part of authentic blacksmith experiences in Gifu, and help turn ordinary metal into swords via the aid of an experienced swordsman. Hammer away, and have fun with sparks!

Make the most of your Takayama trip with a rickshaw tour guided by a local expert guide. Your guide will take you around the city, showing you historical and sightseeing spots, souvenir shops, and restaurants. They'll even take you to the best photo-shooting spots for a memorable experience!

Plastic foods are a strategic marketing tactic for restaurants in Gifu, intended to appeal to the taste buds and urge customers to go in. Master plastic food replication, encompassing hamburgers, ice creams, steak, and more!

Built over 38 years to reach heights of 13.7 meters, the Gifu Great Buddha is an important cultural asset. Visit for the spiritual atmosphere and wonderful architecture that houses the massive Buddha!

Standing tall above a hill, like the beacon of heritage and pride that it is for the prefecture, Gifu castle is known not only for its history but also for its magnificent moonlight silhouettes. It is eclipsed by beautiful vegetation in autumn!

Conquer the snowy slopes of Mt. Dainichi at Takasu ski resort, challenge yourself in the diverse terrains of the Washigatake ski area, or experience night skiing and more courses of skiing and snowboarding at Dynaland ski resort!

Drenched in thick snow over the winter, Gifu prefecture makes for fairytale hikes and snowshoeing tours. Alternatively, power through the elements with a snowmobile adventure in the mountains of Takayama!