Other Sightseeing Spots in Takayama Area

  • Kita-Alps Ohashi Bridge
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Pref. Takayamashi Okuhidaonsengounakao Shinho Hironaki
    The Kita-Alps Ohashi Bridge, which is 150 meters long and 70 meters high, links the Shin-Hotaka Onsen and Nakao Highlands area with the Nabedaira resort area; it is a very popular spot for a scenic drive. There are spectacular views extending as far as Mt. Kasaga-dake; the scenery is especially beautiful in May, with the spring greenery, and around October, which is the autumn foliage season.
  • Sanmach Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Pref. Takayamashi Kamisannomachi other
    This historic district in Takayama City maintains the ambiance of an old merchant town. Sanmachi refers to the three streets running through the upper and lower parts of the district. It's also referred to as Sanmachi-dori. Commerce was essential to Takayama's growth as a castle town, and a distinctive street lined with traditional townhouses with black latticed doors developed in the Sanmachi area. It's been designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and is a popular tourist spot. Today the charming traditional kominka houses along the street host establishments like souvenir shops, restaurants, and Japanese style cafes.
  • Sancho Station Shop
    Style / Fashion
    Gifu Takayama-shi Okuhida Onsenkyo Shinhodaka Nishihodakaguchi Sta. 3F
    "A store on the 3rd floor of Nishihotakaguchi Station, accessible via the Shinhotaka Ropeway. The ropeway has a panoramic view and two stars from the Michelin Green Guide Japan. The store's many limited edition items include postcards you can send from ""Yamabiko Post,"" the Japan's highest mailbox with service year-round, sable shortbread cookies, and commemorative prints of the 2,156-meter summit. They also have wooden charms with small bells attached that can be marked with the date of your ascent. Their Unkai Mochi treats featuring red bean jam with locally grown perilla in soft, cloud-like sticky rice cakes is a perfect Shinhotaka souvenir."
  • Nakabashi Bridge
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Honmachi
    A bridge spanning the Miyagawa River flowing through Takayama City. The bridge spans the 1 Chome Hon-machi and Kamisannomachi neighborhoods. Notable for its traditional style crimson handrail, the bridge is a popular photo destination. Many visitors come here particularly in spring during the cherry blossom bloom to take a picture of the crimson bridge standing out amidst the pink flowers. The bridge is also specially lit up at night four times a year during peak tourism periods in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Visitors can enjoy the unique, seasonal scenery at each time.
  • Koyamaichi Sanmachi Preservation District for Group of Traditional Buildings
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Kamisannomachi Hoka
  • Kaji Bridge
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Honmachi
  • Norikura Skyline
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Nyukawacho
  • Yayoi Bridge
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Nanukamachi
  • Miyagawa Disaster Control Dam
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Ichinomiyamachi Nukui Tani
  • Kuguno Disaster Control Dam
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu
  • Takane Daini Dam
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Takanemachi
  • Takane Daiichi Dam
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Takanemachi
  • Sugoroku Dam
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Kamitakaracho
  • Okurodani Dam
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Shokawacho
  • Nyukawa Dam
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Nyukawacho Oshikiji
  • Akigami Dam
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Asahicho
  • Asahi Dam
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Asahicho
  • Kuguno Dam
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi Asahicho
  • Iwaze Bridge
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Takayama-shi

Gifu Areas

around-area-map

Tucked away in the very center of Japan, Gifu prefecture houses mountains, old towns, and one of Japan’s greatest hot springs, Gero Onsen. A tour of the prefecture’s traditional architecture will take you from the mountain-enveloped wooden streets of Takayama to the mountain village of Shirakawago, where visitors can explore 250-year-old thatched roofed houses known as gassho-zukuri.

Gifu Photo Album

Browse Interests