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Hida Itineraries

  • 1-Day Hida Furukawa Walking Tour

    1-Day Hida Furukawa Walking Tour

  • Half-Day Hida Furukawa Food & Sake Set

    Half-Day Hida Furukawa Food & Sake Set

  • 2-day Exploration of Hida's Hidden Facets

    2-day Exploration of Hida's Hidden Facets

Hida Travelogue

Living History in Hida's  Shirakabe Dozogai Street

Living History in Hida's Shirakabe Dozogai Street

Gifu Prefecture, landlocked and nestled between several other prefectures in western Honshu, is known for its dramatic scenery, history and earnest connection with artisanship. Hida Furukawa, in the Hida City area, resembles a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered.  Serene, brimming wi...

Four Ways To Enjoy Local Herbal Cuisine in Hida Furukawa

Four Ways To Enjoy Local Herbal Cuisine in Hida Furukawa

As exciting as it is to take in the unique sights and sounds of Japan, no travel experience is complete without also experiencing local cuisine. Japan is famous for dishes like sushi and noodles, but these are standard culinary affairs, especially around popular travel destinations. Food is perha...

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Map of Japan describing the location of Hida in central Japan
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Tokyo Kanazawa Hida-Furukawa Station Takayama Shirakawa-go Toyama 90 E41 156 158 360 41 Takayama Nohi Bus JR Takayama Line
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Hida City is located in northern Gifu prefecture, not far from other regional attractions like Shirakawa-go and Takayama. Find out how to reach Hida from other parts of Japan.

By train

  • Takayama — 15 min
  • Toyama — 74 min
  • Nagoya — 2 hr 35 min
  • Tokyo — 3 hr 22 min
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