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Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village
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Takayama Jinya
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Shirakawa-go
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Toki Premium Outlets
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Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall
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Gero Onsen Gassho-Mura
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Takayama Museum of History and Art
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Wada House
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Ogaki Castle
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World Freshwater Aquarium
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April Best Events in Japan
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2020-2021 Snow Resort Guide in Japan: Asia’s Winter Wonderland
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Complete Guide on How to travel to Shirakawago from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Kanazawa
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What is Gifu?
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.
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Travel Plans
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- Discovery plan for artistic spots around Gifu City
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- This plan around photogenic spots in Gifu prefecture is recommended to people who like to take great photos on their travels. There are so many things to stimulate an artistic sense in visitors, such as the tile covered museum space and the famous stylishly designed library. Why don’t you get your favorite camera and go for a trip?
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- Gujo cycling plan around Hachiman Castle Town
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- This is a plan that goes around Gujo Hachiman, a small castle town in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture and a favorite of the popular manga artist, Momoko Sakura. Why not get the feel of this town and its love of dancing by looking around “Gujo Dance” spots, the longest running “Bon Odori” dance held in Japan and a summer event the town is proud of. Don’t forget to also get a look at the famous water spots between each place of interest.
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- Hida walking plan for its culture and beef cuisine
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- Hida Takayama is a popular tourist spot in Gifu Prefecture. Introducing a plan that can satisfy your appetite with Hida beef gourmet, while also familiarizing yourself with history and culture unique to Hida, such as life in a private Gassho zukuri house (they have a slanting roof, like a pair praying hands) and the traditional architecture. It is also recommended for first-time visitors to Hida.
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Travel Guide
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- 2020-2021 Snow Resort Guide in Japan: Asia’s Winter Wonderland
- 2020.12.06
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- Complete Guide on How to travel to Shirakawago from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Kanazawa
- 2020.11.30
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- 2020 Top 30 Hot Springs (Onsen) in Japan
- 2020.11.22
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- Getting to know the Shirakawago,Takayama and Hida Region
- 2020.11.12
Gifu Overviews
Climate
What to Wear
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- Warm Cloth
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- Warm Cloth
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- Warm Cloth
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- Jacket
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- Long
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- Long
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- Short
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- Short
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- Long
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- Long
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- Jacket
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- Warm Cloth
Based on the Meteorological Agency "past weather data", created NAVITIME