Gifu 2-Day Itinerary: Visiting Hida-Osaka, certified as ‘NEXT GIFU HERITAGE’

Do you know the ‘NEXT GIFU HERITAGE’?
Gifu Prefecture has many sightseeing spots that are popular all over the world such as Shirakawa-go ,the UNESCO World Heritage Site or Takayama Historic District. There are many more attractive natural spots, cultures or historical heritage, which are not widely known.
Among them, regions or sightseeing programs that are sustainable, advanced and have the possibility to be the world class destination in the future are certified as ‘NEXT GIFU HERITAGE’.
This article will introduce the golden route with which you can experience the ‘The Land of Natural Wonders Hida-Osaka Waterfalls and Hot Springs’ in two days, which is certified as ‘NEXT GIFU HERITAGE’.
The trip starts in Takayama. It is 35 minutes by JR Takayama main line and 45 minutes by Nohi bus to Hida-Osaka.

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Hida-Osaka Falls Tour
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Hida-Osaka Onsen Area
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Hida-Osaka E-BIKE
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Gero Onsen
Day 1

Hida-Osaka Falls Tour

There are more than 200 waterfalls in Hida-Osaka, Gero City. Hida-Osaka Falls Tour offers a footpath course that enables you to walk in peace. Embark on exciting Gifu outdoor adventures at Hida-Osaka Falls, where you can enjoy activities like café trekking and “shower climbing(Canyoning)”.

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Hida-Osaka Falls Tour

Visits to waterfalls in Hida-Osaka – Hida-Osaka Onsen Area

Five minutes by car

Hida-Osaka Onsen Area

Hida-Osaka Onsen Area is known as a ‘drinkable hot spring’. The spring quality is highly carbonated, which is rare even in Japan with many hot springs. There are hot spring-drinking spots in the town, where you can drink the carbonated hot spring.  Yudofu(bean curd), made with hot spring water, is a recommended item with a creamy texture. Let’s dip in the hot springs and wind down during your trip.

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Hida-Osaka Onsen Area

Stay in Hida-Osaka Onsen Area

Day 2

Hida-Osaka E-BIKE

Hida-Osaka E-BIKE is an activity where you can discover hidden charms of Hida-Osaka. The bike is with electric assistance, which makes your trip easy in the town of Hida-Osaka with many steeps. You will experience deeper nature and cultures by dropping by the surrounding area, such as Nigorigo Onsen. We also offer tours, where you can follow guides for routes unique to Hida-Osaka.

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Hida-Osaka E-BIKE

Hida-Osaka – Gero Onsen

30 minutes by JR Takayama main line

Gero Onsen

Gero Hot Spring is one of the three top quality hot springs (Onsen) in Japan. Nicknamed “the Water of Beauties”, it’s said that the water from Gero Hot Spring has beautifying qualities that help turn the bathers’ skin as smooth as the water itself. 

Enjoy walking through the bustle of this hot spring town in harmony with the rural landscape. Sample sweetsgood for skin beauty and other foods made with local ingredients,and try out the foot baths.

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Gero Onsen

Gero Onsen – Nagoya

90 minutes by JR Takayama line

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