Prefeitura de Gifu

Região · Chūbu, 🇯🇵 Japão

População 1.975.397

Área 10.621 km²

Fuso horário Asia/Tokyo

Website oficial www.pref.gifu.lg.jp

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Gifu Prefecture Essentials

Gifu Prefecture features the UNESCO-listed gassho-zukuri farmhouses of Shirakawa-go and the well-preserved Edo-period merchant districts of Takayama. Visitors can explore the historic Nakasendo post town of Magome-juku or view the Northern Japanese Alps via the double-decker Shinhotaka Ropeway. The region preserves traditional craftsmanship at the Miyagawa Morning Market and historical governance at Takayama Jin’ya. Natural highlights include the volcanic peaks of Mount Norikura and the artistic landscapes of the Site of Reversible Destiny and Monet’s Pond.

12 lugares

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Gifu Editor's Choice

Gifu Prefecture showcases Japan's rural heritage and alpine scenery. The UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-gō features steep-roofed gassho-zukuri farmhouses built to withstand heavy snowfall, while Takayama’s Sanmachi Suji district preserves merchant houses and sake breweries from the Edo period. The Hida Folk Village offers a curated open-air museum of regional architecture. In the Northern Japan Alps, the Shinhotaka Ropeway provides access to high-altitude vistas, and Mt. Kengamine on Mount Norikura offers a 3,026-meter volcanic peak accessible via Japan’s highest bus road.

5 lugares

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Hidden Gems

Gifu Prefecture contains a diverse collection of secluded sites, from natural geological formations to avant-garde art installations. This selection includes the Namonaki Ike pond, known for its resemblance to Monet’s Impressionist paintings, and the Site of Reversible Destiny, an immersive architectural park. The region also features the Hida Great Limestone Cave, situated at an altitude of 900 meters, and significant waterfalls such as the 64-meter Hirayu Falls. Cultural landmarks include traditional morning markets in Takayama and the historic Hida Kokubunji Temple.

8 lugares

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Natural Wonders

Gifu Prefecture’s landscape is defined by the Hida Mountains and significant volcanic activity. This collection features Mount Ontake, Japan's second-highest volcano, and Mount Norikura’s highest peak, Kengamine. Natural formations extend underground at the Hida Great Limestone Cave, while the 76-meter Shiramizu Falls and Hirayu Waterfall showcase the region's hydrological features. The list also includes the Site of Reversible Destiny, an immersive architectural park by Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins, and the historic forest grounds of Shiroyama Park in Takayama.

7 lugares