Cultural Tours

Best 30 Cultural Tours in Gifu Prefecture , Chubu


Featured Gifu Prefecture Attractions
Kyoto

Nakasendo Way

Magome

★★★★☆4.9 (384)
Takayama

Sannomachi Street (Sanmachi Suji)

20 Kamisannomachi

★★★★☆4.9 (435)
Takayama

Takayama Morning Markets (Asaichi)

Shimosannomachi

★★★★☆4.9 (502)

Featured Gifu Prefecture Tours
Customizable Takayama Private Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Takayama

Customizable Takayama Private Walking Tour

Experience the charm of Takayama on a fully customizable 4-hour private tour tailored to your interests. Start your journey at a time that suits you—8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, or 12 PM. Your guide will meet you at your …

★★★★★5.0 (5)
Shirakawago All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Tour with a Driver (Takayama DEP.) Free Cancellation
Takayama

Shirakawago All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Tour with a Driver (Takayama DEP.)

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 Shirak…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.2 (10)
Gifu: Sekigahara Samurai Battlefields & Museum Guided Tour Save 30% Free Cancellation
Gifu Prefecture

Gifu: Sekigahara Samurai Battlefields & Museum Guided Tour

Experience Japan’s greatest battle at Sekigahara from the perspective of the samurai. A local guide will lead you to key sites like Ishida Mitsunari’s and Tokugawa Ieyasu’s camps, explaining the strategies and stories o…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Make Your Own Damascus Kitchen Knife in Samurai Sword Town Free Cancellation
Gifu Prefecture

Make Your Own Damascus Kitchen Knife in Samurai Sword Town

Craft your own professional Damascus kitchen knife in the legendary sword town of Seki, Gifu! Guided by a master bladesmith who have experience over 50years, you’ll sharpen, polish, and engrave your own knife — then test…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★★5.0 (34)
Takayama Guided Sake Tasting Tour – Visit Three Breweries Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama Guided Sake Tasting Tour – Visit Three Breweries

Immerse yourself in the world of sake on this guided tour through Takayama's renowned sake breweries. Begin at Nakabashi Park, where you’ll learn about the region’s rich sake culture and the significance of local ingredi…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★★5.0 (3)
Takayama Local Cuisine, Food & Sake Cultural Tour with Government-Licensed Guide Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama Local Cuisine, Food & Sake Cultural Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

This is more than an ordinary culinary tour—escorted by an experienced licensed local guide, you’ll be introduced to sights that tell of Takayama’s rich culture and history, regaled with fascinating stories, and even mee…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (20)
Magome & Tsumago Nakasendo Trail Day Hike with Government-Licensed Guide Free Cancellation
Gifu Prefecture

Magome & Tsumago Nakasendo Trail Day Hike with Government-Licensed Guide

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 tradition…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (39)
1 Day Hiking Tour in Takayama Free Cancellation
Takayama

1 Day Hiking Tour in Takayama

The most easily accessible and accessible mountain near the Japanese Alps, Norikura is one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, stretching from Takayama to Nagano Prefecture. Norikura is one of the 100 most famous mou…

🕐 9 hours
Takayama: Private Night Walking Tour with Dinner Save 30% Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama: Private Night Walking Tour with Dinner

What sets this tour apart is its rare blend of intimacy, authenticity, and storytelling. Led by a local guide who knows Takayama inside and out, this experience takes you far beyond the typical tourist spots and into the…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Magome & Tsumago Nakasendo Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide Free Cancellation
Gifu Prefecture

Magome & Tsumago Nakasendo Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

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…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★★5.0 (23)
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN & MORNING MARKETS in 1 Hour! Private Tour
Takayama

EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN & MORNING MARKETS in 1 Hour!

We are going to see the morning markets on the Miya river side (Miyagawa river) abundant with plenty of local fruits vegetables antiques and local delicatesse that you can try! The Market is very old more than 300 years …

🕐 1 hour ★★★★☆4.8 (4)
Walking Tour in Takayama Old Town and Historic Streets Free Cancellation
Takayama

Walking Tour in Takayama Old Town and Historic Streets

Step back in time on this 2-hour private guided walking tour of Takayama’s beautifully preserved old town. Your journey begins at Takayama Jinya, the only remaining government office of its kind from the Edo period, wher…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour(45 Minutes) Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour(45 Minutes)

You can experience History and culture of Takayama. This is walking tour around oldtownship in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you !!! If you need other language guide, please let us know. If you wanted to priva…

🕐 45 minutes ★★★★☆4.7 (51)
Takayama Early Morning Guided Walking Tour and Market Visit Save 30% Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama Early Morning Guided Walking Tour and Market Visit

Explore the peaceful morning atmosphere of Takayama on this 2.5-hour tour designed to introduce you to local culture and everyday life. Begin at Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine and learn about its connection to local festiv…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go

Discover Japan's rich cultural heritage on this one-day tour from Takayama to the UNESCO World Heritage villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go. Visit the serene Ainokura village, participate in a traditional papermaking e…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★★5.0 (21)
One-Way Bus from Takayama to Osaka via Shirakawago Free Cancellation
Takayama

One-Way Bus from Takayama to Osaka via Shirakawago

Enjoy a comfortable journey from Takayama to Osaka, featuring a 2.5-hour self-guided stop at the charming mountain village of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a short stop at Kanazawa. Itinerary Time Tabl…

🕐 10 hours and a half
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA & LOCAL SAKE TASTING with explanation 1 HOUR! Private Tour
Takayama

EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA & LOCAL SAKE TASTING with explanation 1 HOUR!

We walk and the guide will explain about the local history of Takayama and let you taste Japanese local sake! One of the best in Takayama. Takayama and its surrounding with traditional houses and history and sake breweri…

🕐 1 hour ★★★★☆4.7 (12)
Takayama Breakfast Discovery Walk Food Culture and History Tour Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama Breakfast Discovery Walk Food Culture and History Tour

Embark on a guided walking tour in Takayama, where culinary delights meet rich history. This breakfast discovery walk takes you through the vibrant morning markets, allowing you to taste Hida beef, freshly baked croissan…

🕐 2 hours and a half
1-Day Private Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida Private Tour
Gero

1-Day Private Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida

This is a private rural e-bike tour with local lunch at the Maze Village and the Hagiwara Town in the Hida region. Because it has no businesses specifically catering to tourists, the area is largely unknown and overlooke…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (189)
Shirakawago & Kanazawa DrivingTour: English Speaking Driver Takayama to Kanazawa Free Cancellation
Shizuoka

Shirakawago & Kanazawa DrivingTour: English Speaking Driver Takayama to Kanazawa

This private driving tour will allow you to take in the beauty of Shirakawago with out the worry of catching trains or busses. This driving tour is perfect for independent travelers that would like to take in the sites o…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide) Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide)

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. Ge…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (21)
Takayama Jinya & Old Town Private Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama Jinya & Old Town Private Walking Tour

Discover the charm of Takayama’s historic old town on this immersive 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. The journey begins at Takayama Jinya, the last remaining government building of its kind from th…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (5)
4 Days Central Japan Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa Free Cancellation
Nagano

4 Days Central Japan Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa

In recent years Central Japan has become increasingly popular as a stop along the Tokyo to Kyoto “Golden Route”. The reason for this, simply stated, is that Central Japan offers every experience the traveler could desire…

🕐 4 days ★★★★★5.0 (6)
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour(70 Minutes) Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour(70 Minutes)

You can experience History and culture of Takayama. This is walking tour around oldtownship in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you!!! You can make food sample like photo if you want. Please let us know if you w…

🕐 1 hour ★★★★★5.0 (8)
Private Sake Brewery Visit and Tasting Tour in Hida Private Tour
Gero

Private Sake Brewery Visit and Tasting Tour in Hida

This is a private sake brewery tour dedicated for small groups who want to escape from tourist crowds to have the authentic sake experience, including a leisurely town walk and sake tasting. The tour is held at the small…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (65)
Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket Free Cancellation
Nagoya

Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket

Immerse yourself in the special charm of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the history and architecture of its iconic gassho-zukuri houses. As it is a self-guided tour, you can enjoy meals and s…

🕐 12 hours ★★★★★5.0 (3)
Shirakawago Day Trip: Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Takayama Free Cancellation
Takayama

Shirakawago Day Trip: Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Takayama

Deep in the Japanese Alps, the historical and beautiful old thatched houses of Japan stand strong. These houses are over 150 years old and still are lived in today. These homes stand tall in the natural scenery. Several …

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.0 (1)
Takayama Walking Tour & Hida Folk Village Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama Walking Tour & Hida Folk Village

You can experience History and culture of Takayama. This is walking tour around oldtownship in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you!!! After walking tour our guide will take you to Hida Folk village. (Not include…

★★★★☆4.5 (4)
Full-Day Tour: Immerse in Takayama's History and Temples Free Cancellation
Takayama

Full-Day Tour: Immerse in Takayama's History and Temples

Hidden amidst the tranquil mountains of central Japan, Takayama unveils its timeless allure. Guided by a knowledgeable local, traverse picturesque streets adorned with historic treasures, where remarkable woodwork and an…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★★5.0 (6)
Private Afternoon Cycling Tour in Hida-Furukawa Free Cancellation
Gifu

Private Afternoon Cycling Tour in Hida-Furukawa

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 cultu…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (113)
Private Tour From Takayama to Takayama and Shirakawago Free Cancellation
Takayama

Private Tour From Takayama to Takayama and Shirakawago

For travelers looking to explore a more traditional side of Japan, Takayama and Shirakawa-go offer a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a world that seems far away from the hustle and bustle of major cities. Takaya…

★★★★★5.0 (10)
Timeless Takayama: Private Historical Walk with Local Guide Free Cancellation
Takayama

Timeless Takayama: Private Historical Walk with Local Guide

Discover Takayama’s historic charm on this private walking tour. Begin at Nakabashi Park, where serene red bridges and seasonal blossoms set a peaceful tone. Wander Kamisannomachi’s Edo-period streets lined with artisan …

🕐 2 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Hida Folk Village Guided Tour with Bus Transfer in Takayama Save 35% Free Cancellation
Takayama

Hida Folk Village Guided Tour with Bus Transfer in Takayama

This isn’t just a walk through a museum — it’s a journey into Japan’s rural soul. Starting from Takayama Station, your guide leads you through the charming streets to Hida no Sato, where centuries-old thatched-roof house…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Takayama Full Day Tour (Private Guide) Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama Full Day Tour (Private Guide)

Experience the highlights of Takayama on our private, award-winning, one day tour. Our professional guide will take you on a memorable tour of Takayama's unforgettable sights. We have been awarded the renowned tripadviso…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour Private Tour
Takayama

Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour

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.…

🕐 2 days ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Gifu: Private Guided Tour of Shirakawa-go Free Cancellation
Gifu Prefecture

Gifu: Private Guided Tour of Shirakawa-go

Explore Shirakawa-go: Flexible Private Guided Tours for an Unforgettable Experience Discover the enchanting village of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its traditional Gassho-zukuri farmhouses. …

Kitsuki Castle Town Private Tour & Cultural Experience Free Cancellation
Gifu Prefecture

Kitsuki Castle Town Private Tour & Cultural Experience

Kitsuki, often referred to as a "Little Kyoto," invites you to discover its captivating history and unique landscape. This walking tour explores beautifully preserved samurai districts and the bustling merchant valley, w…

★★★★★5.0 (1)
Takayama to Gujo Hachiman, History Traditions and Crafts Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama to Gujo Hachiman, History Traditions and Crafts

Embark on a journey to the heart of Japanese culture in Gujo Hachiman, a hidden gem nestled in the mountains. Known for its rich history, traditional crafts, and stunning natural beauty, Gujo Hachiman offers an escape in…

🕐 8 hours and a half ★★★★★5.0 (8)
1-Day Tour of Takayama's Cultural Treasures Hida-Furukawa Free Cancellation
Takayama

1-Day Tour of Takayama's Cultural Treasures Hida-Furukawa

Embark on a captivating journey to Hida-Furukawa, a hidden treasure nestled high in the Japanese mountains, far from the bustling metropolises of Tokyo and Osaka. This enchanting town transports you to a bygone era with …

🕐 6 hours ★★★★★5.0 (7)
Takayama & Shirakawago 3 - Day Tour Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama & Shirakawago 3 - Day Tour

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…

🕐 2 days
Create Your Own Pocket Knife in Miracle Kitchen Knife Factory Free Cancellation
Gifu

Create Your Own Pocket Knife in Miracle Kitchen Knife Factory

Japanese Cutlery Factory Tour Embark on a fascinating journey of the most advanced kitchen knife factory tour. You can see the highest technology, offering you an in-depth look into the history and technology of Japanese…

🕐 5 hours and a half ★★★★★5.0 (3)
Takayama Arts & Crafts Local Culture Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide Free Cancellation
Takayama

Takayama Arts & Crafts Local Culture Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

In this tour, your knowledgeable licensed local guide will accompany you on your journey through these local art and craft spots while offering fascinating insights into the origins, history and production techniques of …

🕐 6 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Private Half-Day Walking Tour in Takayama Private Tour
Takayama

Private Half-Day Walking Tour in Takayama

Get an experience of making a hanficrafts of Takayama and taste Japanese sake at a sake brewery! You can experience one of unique handicrafts of Takayama, Kumihimo, is a traditional Japanese artform for making decorative…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Takayama Private Customizable Half Day Tour Private Tour
Takayama

Takayama Private Customizable Half Day Tour

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.…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Half Day Walking Tour Takayama’s Hidden Gems and Temple Walk Free Cancellation
Takayama

Half Day Walking Tour Takayama’s Hidden Gems and Temple Walk

Step back in time as you explore Takayama, a city shaped by centuries of tradition, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage. Nestled in the Japanese Alps, Takayama offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical char…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (6)
Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama Free Cancellation
Takayama

Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama

Kaiji will conduct this experience. He trained at Koyasan and is now a monk at Zenkoji Temple in Takayama, where he performs the "Morning Ceremony''. He will talk about what you can learn and what is important about Bud…

🕐 50 minutes
Walking Tour of Takayama Festival Floats and Historic Street Free Cancellation
Takayama

Walking Tour of Takayama Festival Floats and Historic Street

Experience the rich cultural heritage of Takayama through its most iconic festival traditions. This half-day walking tour takes you through the history and artistry behind the Takayama Festival, considered one of Japan’s…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Light Museum Free Cancellation
Takayama

Light Museum

The exhibition room divided into art, history, natural history, and books is outstanding! Not only works, but also the beauty of architecture and space are attractive! Immerse yourself in the art world in a healing space…

🕐 1 hour ★★★★☆4.9 (8)