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Official Hida Travel Guide

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Hida Itineraries

  • 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

  • 1-Day Herbal Cuisine Trip

    1-Day Herbal Cuisine Trip

Hida Travelogue

Winter Views of Hida Furukawa

Winter Views of Hida Furukawa

Situated in the unspoiled hills of northern Gifu Prefecture, Hida Furukawa is a small traditional town that retains much of its historic charm. Yet, Hida Furukawa sees fewer visitors than its larger neighbor, Takayama, just 15km to the south. While it is a fantastic place to visit at any time of ...

Hida Furukawa and Shirakawa-go: A Magical Winter Scene

Hida Furukawa and Shirakawa-go: A Magical Winter Scene

Each of Japan’s four seasons offers unique scenery and experiences, and the Hida region in Gifu Prefecture is the perfect place to enjoy all four! Though beautiful in all seasons, this area boasts arguably the most famous spot in the country for winter scenery – Ogimachi Village in Sh...

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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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