Gifu Prefecture Tours & Attractions

Our exceptional tour service will transport you in style and comfort from Takayama to Kanazawa. Take in the beautiful UNESCO village of Shirakawago on your way and at your leisure. Our professional English speaking driver guide will take you through the fairytale village on your way to Kanazawa.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way toexplore both of the ancient post towns! You can travel between Magome and Tsumago by infrequent direct bus. Nakasendo was one of the two highways during the Edo period connecting Tokyo with Kyoto, running through the Kiso Valley. Travelers at that time walked along the highway, stopping at "post towns" for rest. Some of those post towns have been well preserved and show tourists today exactly what Japan was like hundreds of years ago. Stunning forests, beautiful villages and traditions, we would love to recommend it to everyone interested in Japanese nature and history. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Kiso Valley, best known for the Magome and Tsumago traditional villages, is another beautiful spot in the Japanese Alps. With one of the most famous hiking paths in all Japan, we set foot there on our quest for traditional Japan. Magome and Tsumago are two beautifully preserved traditional villages. This value-packed Nakasendo trail day hike between Magome and Tsumago with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore both of the ancient post towns! It is about 8 kilometres (5 miles) long and has only gentle elevation changes which takes around 2 hours to easy walk at a leisurely pace. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Takayama city had 56 brewers more than 300 years ago. Good water and good environment made lot's of Sake brewer. Now there are 7 brewers inside 200m area remain cityside of Takayama. (This density is very rare things in all over the world.) You can see the oldest & biggest sake brewery in our tour. If you need other language guide, please let us know. (e.g. Italian,Spanish,Chinese...) If you wanted to private tour let us know. Not less than 2 person. Under Japanese law, alcoholic beverages under the age of 20 are not allowed. Please call us if you want to do our tour within few hours. If it's raining/snowing possible to do this tour.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takayama! Takayama features an atmospheric townscape, with Meiji-era inns and hillside shrines in a riverside setting. In addition, many museums, galleries and temples make their home in the city's 17th century layout. Be sure to come see the Takayama Festival, held once in spring and once in autumn, but be prepared for the crowds as the festivals attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

・ We will perform the stage without lines using traditional performing arts ・ You can actually experience it as well as watching! ・ You are addicted to facilities and skills that are particular to Japanese performing arts. ◇ Dream and Soul Stage I want to learn . I want to learn. I want to protect the local culture. I want to leave. We [Deko-no-za] continue our activities with such a passion. I want to show the results of my activities to many people. want to show. I want to see! I want to stand on the stage and take a sip! ! [Deko-no-za] is a stage filled with our dreams. We will show you that you don't know. There are no words. What exists is the sound and sound of the soul ~ I will try my best to give this feeling to everyone who came. ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ ▲ ▽ -Details of the experience- \ Not only appreciating traditional performing arts! You can actually experience Japanese dance / ◇ Story ◇ "Double-sided accommodation" A double-sided shrine is a demon with a face on both sides that has been handed down to Hida Takayama since ancient times. Both sides of one head, 4 powerful arms, 5m body length ... Contrary to its terrible appearance, it is said that it was a heroic person who helps the weak. Based on the legend, we arranged one side as a “hero” into a large stream. The legend of heroes and double-sided camps, including emotions, will be expressed in traditional Japanese performing arts. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ In addition to seeing folk songs, You can experience Japanese dance using “Folding Fans”! Please feel the joy of touching traditional performing arts and the wonderfulness of expressing them with your skin -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ ! This is the point! A venue designed by [Deko-za-za] with great care The stage is from the audience to the eyes and nose! In addition, the design of the building does not miss sound, so you can feel the power and vibration of the drums directly on your skin! We will bring you into the world created by [Decorate Seat], such as on-site presence and taiko drum impulses.

Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Your English-speaking driver will take you to the World Heritage Site of fairy-tale village Shirakawa-go. Shirakawa-go is a remote settlement designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. As the region receives considerable snowfall in the winter, the farmhouses are well-known for their distinctive architecture featuring steep roofs to easily shed snow. Learn more about this unique village on a full-day chartered vehicle tour with English-speaking driver. On this day trip departing from Takayama, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to wander around a unique village, stroll through historic streets, take in stunning mountain landscapes, and enjoy a lunch made of authentic local ingredients. Your driver will customize your four-hour tour according to your interests and requests!

This is a guided e-bike tour with lunch at the rural valley village and historical town in Hida. Just a short hop from Takayama, but only a few tourists know the areas. That is why it must be off the beaten path experience for you! Your friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking guide will take you to picturesque spots and offer you some local stories about history, culture and lifestyle. Seeing the tranquil views and tasting the special meal with local ingredients, you can fully enjoy the authentic rural Japan!

Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Your English-speaking driver will take you to the World Heritage Site of fairy-tale village. Shirakawa-go and Gokayama is a remote settlement designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. As the region receives considerable snowfall in the winter, the farmhouses are well-known for their distinctive architecture featuring steep roofs to easily shed snow. Learn more about this unique village on a full-day chartered vehicle tour with English-speaking driver. On this day trip departing from Takayama, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to wander around a unique village, stroll through historic streets, take in stunning mountain landscapes, and enjoy a lunch made of authentic local ingredients. Your driver will customize your four-hour tour according to your interests and requests!

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.)

Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Your English-speaking driver will take you to the World Heritage Site of fairy-tale village Shirakawa-go. Shirakawa-go is a remote settlement designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. As the region receives considerable snowfall in the winter, the farmhouses are well-known for their distinctive architecture featuring steep roofs to easily shed snow. Learn more about this unique village on a full-day chartered vehicle tour with English-speaking driver. On this day trip departing from Takayama, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to wander around a unique village, stroll through historic streets, take in stunning mountain landscapes, and enjoy a lunch made of authentic local ingredients. Your driver will customize your four-hour tour according to your interests and requests!

Join us for one of the most popular local biking tours in Hida and feel the local's daily life in the Japanese countryside! Your knowledgeable English-speaking guide will provide you with insight of the history and culture for the area and, by biking with the slow pace, you will have a chance to feel the seasonal beauty and local people's lives in this farming village. This tour will take you to some exclusive places where you can experience the daily activities as well as local culture handed down for generations in Hida.

This is a sake brewery tour including sake tasting, held at Tenryo Sake Brewery near from Takayama. The sake expert will explain about how to make sake step by step inside the actual house they are brewing sake. Understanding the sake brewing process, you will taste various excellent sake to enjoy the difference of flavors, and you can know a lot of useful tips to drink and order sake. The premium option is available for those who want the more genuine and luxurious experience. In addition to 5 or more kinds of sake provided in the standard tour, you can taste the super premium sake and small appetizers in the cozy Japanese room. If you love to drink sake, please do not miss it!

You will enjoy walking through scenic old-town Takayama as you make the rounds of up to seven sake breweries, sampling a variety of different styles. Remember to take it slow. That's a lot of sake! Your guide is an experienced brewery worker who can explain what gives each sake its unique flavor. Adults only, please (20 years old or older). Children may accompany parents free of charge, but we cannot offer them any sake!

This is a guided e-bike tour at the rural valley village in Hida. Just a short train trip from Takayama, you can explore the non-touristy part of Japan. In the village, there are a lot of untouched beauty of nature in the Japan's countryside. Your friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking guide will take you to picturesque spots and offer you some local stories about life in the small mountainous village. If you want to relieve yourself from hustle-bustle cities, you should not miss this opportunity!

You will observe the layout of the town and the architecture, and learn about how they relate to the unique history of the town. You will also have the opportunity to sample the local sake, with an experienced brewery worker as your guide. Please specify your desired starting and ending times when you make a booking.

Join Midori in the kitchen for a private cooking lesson in her beautiful cooking studio in the heart of Takayama. Your culinary experience will begin with a trip to the morning Miyagawa Market where you will shop for seasonal produce. Return to the cooking studio and learn about the special cuisine of this region of Japan. Midori will teach you how to make an authentic Japanese meal which you will then enjoy in her charming dining area. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know a local cook and learn about the regional cuisine.

Over the course of two days of an easy walk (self-guided tour) along the Nakasendo road and one overnight stay at a Minshuku (family run lodging), immerse yourself in Japan's folkloric landscapes between the villages of Nakatsugawa and Tsumago. During Japan's feudal period (1603-1868), the Nakasendo road was one of the five routes that linked the economic hub, Tokyo, to the imperial capital, Kyoto. Unlike the Tokaido road, which was replaced by today's Shinkansen train, the Nakasendo was saved from rampant modernization and still upholds an old-fashioned charm. Created by general Tokugawa in order to assert his political domination, the route spans a distance of 534 kilometers and includes 69 rest stops. Its name literally means "mountain road" and is a means of communication in case of a large flood on the Tokaido: the coastal road. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

You can enjoy the old streets of the night that you cannot experience in the daytime. Through the explanation of the guide, you can understand why Takayama people's lifestyle, religion, and townscape are so. The gathering gathers in front of Takayama Jinya, and finally it dissolves at the red Nakabashi, This is a walking tour. You can see wonderful scenery that you can not experience in the daytime. Through the explanation of the guide, you can understand why Takayama people's lifestyle, religion, and townscape are so. The gathering gathers in front of Takayama Jinya, and finally it dissolves at the red Nakabashi, This is walking tour. Not less than 3 person. we can arrange other your private tour. (e.g.Shirakawa-go, Inside Takayama city, etc ..) If you need chinese guide let us inform about it. If you want to do as private tour please let us know.

You can experience Japanese beautiful nature in Kamikochi. Guide can explain not only about nature but also history and cultures of Japan. this tour is private tour.Not less than 2 person.You need hiking shoes. Winter season we can not this tour ,because we can not enter the Kamikochi area. you can change our start time please let us know. Off corse we can arrange other your private tour.(e.g. Shirakawa-go, Inside Takayama city,etc..) we have to take public transportation(by bus) on our way to Kamikochi.(Including this fee) If you need chinese guide ,please request us when reserve our tours.

*This tour is designed for tourists from foreign countries. Enjoy tasting a variety of local food and saké in Takayama on this 2.5-hour tour. Visit local shops that you can’t find on your own to taste and learn about the culture and history related to them. A local guide will explain the culinary culture and history that developed in Takayama due to its isolated location. Explore the old town with an exotic atmosphere. Soak-up the daily lives of people in Takayama and discover the special fascination of the rural Japan.

This is the best food walking tour for those who want to experience the local food culture of non-touristy area of Japan. Hagiwara is a small rural town along the way to Takayama, which has interesting local stories about food and history. Another feature of town is people. All locals are surprisingly generous, friendly and welcoming. Your enthusiastic guide will not only share the local stories but also connect you with locals. You can shoot any questions that you want to ask about anything. After the localized walking tour, you must get to love the town and people!

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 sakè making What you need: 1) A pair of headphones with microphone 2) A 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!

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takayama! Takayama features an atmospheric townscape, with Meiji-era inns and hillside shrines in a riverside setting. In addition, many museums, galleries and temples make their home in the city's 17th century layout. Be sure to come see the Takayama Festival, held once in spring and once in autumn, but be prepared for the crowds as the festivals attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

You can satisfied completely this Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go area within 3 days with special local guide. -1 day- Shirakawa-go (UNESCO world heritage site 2hours walking) / Lunch in restaurant (include fee) / Big fall + Big tree (Hiking about 1hour) / Hot spring in nature. -2 day- Higashiyama walking course (walking 90min.you can see lot's of temples) / Lunch in restaurant (include fee) / Rickshaw ride (about 10min) / City side walking (90min) / -3 day- Mount-Deus mountain (2hours hiking) / Lunch in restaurant (include fee) / Ogenji temple (15 min.) / Garyu Park (20 min.) / Suimu Shrine (30 min.) Please bring the following few luggages. Towel for hot spring / shoes for hiking we will do this tour by English guide.we can also booking your hotel around this Takayama area if you need please let us know. (Not include hotel fee) Max 20 person. please let us inform when you need other language guide. you can change our start time. we can arrange other your private tour. (e.g. Kamikochi, etc ..)

Shirakawa-go, A world heritage site that you should see once when you visit this region. Then walking to enjoy nature-rich Shirakawa-go with local guide.(About 2 hours).Local guide explain not only Shirakawa-go but also Japanese culture/history. Of course you can change our start time. Guide will meet you at Shirakawago-bus terminal or Guide possible to pick up your hotel by walking and then walk to Takayama station and take a bus to Shirakawago. Not less than 2 person. Please let us inform when you need chinese or Italian or French guide. we are normally doing English our tour. If you wanted to private tour let us know. we can arrange other your private tour.(e.g. Kamikochi, Inside Takayama city,etc..)

Shirakawa-go is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site for being a village with houses made in the historical "gassho-zukuri" architecture (thatched roof house). This is an area where you can feel the magnificent nature and old lifestyle culture with Hirase-onsen where the onsen source comes from the foot of sacred mountain Hakusan. This private tour will help to make your trip an unforgettable one.

You can experience not only History and culture but also local food & Sake brewery of Takayama. include food fee and experience of making Rice cracker and Sake tasting in Hirase brewery. sometimes Rice cracker factory suddenly rest, so we need confirm if it's possible to do making rice cracker This is walking tour around in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you! If you need other language guide, please let us know. If you wanted to private tour let us know. Not less than 2 person. Please call us if you want to do our tour within few hours. If it's raining possible to do this tour.

This is the premium version of 1-Day Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida. Same as the regular one, the tour concept is exploring the hidden part of Takayama by cool electric bikes to see and understand the authentic rural Japan. There are 2 key differences from the standard tour. First, it is one group only for a day. Second, lunch is Kaiseki (traditional multi-course Japanese meal) and farm experience included. You pick some fruit or vegetable and catch stream fish with local people, and the local ryokan makes the beautiful Japanese meal with the ingredients. No exaggeration to say, it must be the most memorable moment of your trip in Japan. Please do not miss the opportunity!

Hida-Osaka spreads at the west foot of the active volcano, Mt. Ontake, and is known as the town of waterfalls for embracing 216 waterfalls higher than 5 meters (16 feet) in their land due to its geographical history. Gandate Park where the tour takes place is the symbolic site to learn about the history of the volcanic activities of Mt. Ontake 54,000 years ago. On this tour, you'll feel the power of the earth, and at the same time, you will learn how people in Hida-Osaka has lived with the gift of nature. It's the best choice for those who want to enjoy a day out in the field and take a deep breath while forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) . Hida-Osaka is situated 40 minutes south from Takayama, and 40 minutes north from Gero either by train or bus or car. It's the best choice for those who are looking for the off-the-beaten path experience in Japan.

You can experience History and culture of Takayama. This is walking tour around oldtownship in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you. This price is special price only this time. You need some comments for do this tour. If you need other language guide, please let us know. If you wanted to private tour let us know. Not less than 2 person. If it's raining possible to do this tour.

You can enjoy wonderful hot spring in nature-rich Takayama. You can be very satisfied because you can enjoy put in the nature beautiful hot spring. Upon request, you can go to special hiking course. (you need additional fee) usually japanese people put in hot spring naked but we can take you to place where you can put in nature hot spring with swimsuit. Of course you can change our start time. Please bring the following few luggage. Towel for hot spring we do this tour by English guide. Please let us inform when you need other language guide.If it's raining possible to do our tour. Not less than 2 person. we can arrange other your private tour.(e.g. Kamikochi, Inside Takayama city,etc..)

It’s a fun activity that includes walking, lying down, running up and down and sliding on the field of snow! What fun to run around in the field of snow! What fun to go downhill on a sleigh! How breath-taking to take in the scenery of the Northern Japanese Alps and Mt. Ontake! How extraordinary to have a hot drink out in the snow field! Anything you do here will turn out special! Hida-Osaka is situated 40 minutes south from Takayama, and 40 minutes north from Gero either by train or bus or car. It's the best choice for those who are looking for the off-the-beaten path experience in Japan.

This tour is the best option for those who want the more genuine and luxurious sake experience privately. It is held at the peaceful country town: Hagiwara, which is near from Takayama and Gero Onsen. The tour guide explains about the way to make sake step by step inside the actual factory of sake brewing. After the sake brewing lecture, you will taste various kinds of sake to enjoy the difference of flavors, and know a lot of useful tips to drink and order sake. In addition, you can taste the super premium sake and small appetizers in the cozy Japanese room for authentic experience. Please do not miss this tour if you want to escape from tourist crowds to have a special memory during your trip.

This private and customizable tour for Takayama is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

We carry out while considering safety by wearing a special wet suit and life jacket from above the swimwear. Please contact us for sales / rental of swimsuit. Let's enjoy the great nature of Takayama!

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. The price of the tours are high because the services are excellent! Come and find out!

This private and customizable tour for Takayama is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

【OUTLINE】 Learn the history and process of Japanese sword making and make your own blade under the guidance of the master swordsmith. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Visit the Traditional Swordsmith Museum ・Learn Japanese Sword Making from a high-skilled Japanese master swordsmith ・Create your own blade by heating, hammering, and folding the metals by your own ・Visit Seki City, the “Samurai Knife City”, the land of the greatest swordsmiths for over 780 years.

It is a deeply localized walking tour held at Hagiwara town. Compared to Gero Hot Spring area, Hagiwara is smaller and non-crowded but has some historical spots to visit. Enjoy this activity to get to know more about Gero! Starting at JR Hida-Hagiwara station, you will visit a local shrine, sake brewery, sweet shop and some other great spots. Through the 3 hours gentle walking, you will be like a local person who knows the country town so much.

1. Private guided tour As the counter measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the tour group will not be mixed with other groups. You can enjoy the tour on your own pace within your friends. 2. Semi-order made tour After confirming your booking, we are happy to arrange hot spring bath, onsen, and the portable lunch set upon your request. 3. Frozen-waterfall guaranteed 216WORKS knows the area better than anyone. We choose the best frozen waterfall to visit on the day of the tour according to your physical fitness. Hida-Osaka is situated 40 minutes south from Takayama, and 40 minutes north from Gero either by train or bus or car. It's the best choice for those who are looking for the off-the-beaten path and unique winter forest bating (shinrin-yoku) experience in Japan.

Ride a mountain bike to the local kabuki theater Meijiza Theater and the old Yamamori houses to explore the culture cherished by the people of Kashimo. ・Explore the local culture while cycling around the Kashimo area. ・Enjoy this activity while waiting for the bus transfer en route from Nakatsugawa to Gero (bus fare is not included). ・This is an easy course as it takes you on a road with few inclines on a mountain bike. ・Visit the local kabuki theater Meijiza Theater and the old Yamamori houses that protected the mountains in the past. ・The morning plan includes a lunch of local cuisine while the afternoon plan includes a selection of local snacks!

On this English guided tour you will get an up-close look at a Japanese traditional fishing method with more than 1300 years of tradition. ・Observe the traditional Japanese fishing method with a history of more than 1,300 years ・One of the few cormorant fishing in Japan that has been used by the Imperial Household Agency for over 120 years ・Watch how the master fishermen feed the cormorants and live with them like a family ・Enjoy the sounds of nature created by traditional fishing, selected as oneof 100 soundscapes of Japan ・Cormorant fishermen themselves teach you how to fish cormorants in English

Pickup at your hotel by your private certified Takayama guide. Enjoy your day with an itinerary that you can discuss and customize from the moment you meet your guide, with their advice on local festivals and weather. Get the most of your time in Takayama and get the experience you want with your personal local guide.

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 solevante loves and has deep knowledge of both the city and its local foods and drinks, having an Italian who lives and accompanies you in Takayama is not an everyday thing!

Nakasendo was formerly known as the Higashisendo and connects Kyoto and the eastern provinces including present day Tokyo. It was one of five highways created within a 7 year period from 1601 along with the Tokaido, Nikko, Oshu, and Koshu. This tour is a 5 hour mountain trail walk that traverses along a 9km trail that connects the two most beautiful post towns along the Nakasendo - Magome-Juku and Tsumago-Juku. Both towns still retain their medieval flare. Your guide will show you the commercial town in the Tono region that flourished when the highway was active. From cobbled roads going through Magome-Juku, the view of Mt. Ena, a quaint teahouse on a mountain pass, and beautiful mountain village scenery around Tsumago-Juku, there is no doubt that you will feel like you've been transported back to medieval Japan.

体 験 It is an experience to draw a favorite picture on a lantern that the craftsman has carefully finished one by one. 阜 Gifu City, the largest river minato of the Nagara River, was visited by supplies such as Japanese paper and bamboo from upstream, and Japanese umbrellas and lanterns have been produced from them for a long time. Many products such as bon lanterns and cool lanterns have been produced in Gifu, and are still widely known as "Gifu lanterns" even today. ま せ ん Why don't you bring home the light of gentle washi that you made yourself?

An licensed English guide offers a virtual tour to World Heritage site, Shirakawago. You will enjoy beautiful landscapes, local culture and Japanese general tradition. Please join this tour on zoom before the chance to visit there in person.

Because, I'll get them drunk on the flavors and colors of this culture. (although we will drink sake and eat good food)

A tour that gives you an opportunity to walk through the area through conversations and contact with villagers, and to learn about the differences between modern and urban people. I will provide it. Why don't you go around Maze Satoyama with us in search of many discoveries? After completing the "Maze Satoyama Museum" experience, you can experience the optional "Masuda-style old private house over 200 years old" starting from March 16. This old house is a family residence. Guide from outside storehouse to main residence. The course is a sliding door with an unusual swallow's doorway, sliding doors with bird pictures, with flower picture and with scenery pictures in the guest room, a chain mail and armor of unknown age, a gorgeous Buddhist altar. You are also able to have Gohei Mochi and Matcha tea services in the living room.