Gifu Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

Hello, I'm Yuichi, an English tour guide in Hokuriku region. If you are thinking about traveling to historical places such as Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go and Takayama, I am willing to offer a tour. I can bring you to those popular destinations from my base, Toyama city. These are the examples of my tour: Kanazawa - Shirakawago - Takayama Takaoka - Gokayama - Shirakawago - Takayama Toyama - Tateyama Kurobe Alipne Route - Omachi (Nagano Pref.) During the tour I like to provide simple explanations about Japanese history, and small tips for using the Japanese language on your request. My interests are food, cooking, sake and wine as well as Japanese novels and movies. It would be possible to add those tastes to our tour including a visit to local wineries, movie scenes, etc... Finally, I will do my best to give you a pleasant stay. Looking forward to seeing you in Hokuriku!

Kazuhiko G.

4.75 / 5

(171 reviews)

Hello, I’m Kazuhiko. Please call me “Kazu”. I'm a national-licensed tour guide. I have a wife and 4 children. I was born in Osaka city near Kyoto, although I have lived in many places across Japan. I used to work for multinational electric company and I traveled to many countries (U.S., Thailand, Hong Kong etc.) on business. I have enjoyed guiding many foreign tourists in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Mt. Fuji etc. for many years. During your tour, you can discover a rich Japanese history spanning about 2,000 years, learn about and experience profound Japanese arts (tea ceremony, flower arrangement etc.), feel the spiritual atmosphere of Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines, see a breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, bamboo forest, Japanese gardens etc.. Moreover, you can taste Japanese cuisine that each season has to offer (Sushi, Tempura, Soba or ramen noodle etc.). You can get close to nature and feed wild deer or monkeys or even a build snowman in winter. I’m sure that I can provide a splendid tour of Japan that will be a lasting memory for you to treasure. Experience the mysteries of Japan with 5 senses !! Your memorable tour awaits you. Please feel free to contact me!!

Akiko W.

5.00 / 5

(8 reviews)

Hello! My name is Akiko from Gifu prefecture. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I like going out with my family, talking with my friends over coffee at a cozy cafe, reading books, baking bread and cake when I have time. I passed the national tour guide test in 2017 and have worked as a guide since then. I have guided in Gifu city, Seki city, Takayama city, Shirakawago , Mino city and Nagoya city. I have lived in Gifu for more than forty years. Gifu prefecture is rich in nature so you can enjoy the rural atmosphere. Gifu city has a beautiful river 'Nagara river' and Mt.Kinka which has Gifu castle on the top. You can go up the mountain on foot or use a ropeway. The view from Gifu castle is so fantastic. At the foot of the mountain , there are many places to visit such as parks, a temple having a big image of Buddha, and a street preserving the historic atmosphere. At Nagara River, you can enjoy seeing a traditional way of fishing ‘cormorant fishing’ which is thought to have started 1300 years ago. Many cafes have unique service called 'morning service' in Gifu along with Aichi In the morning (until about ten thirty or eleven) when you order a cup of tea or coffee, they serve toast and salad ! Near Gifu park , you can find a nice Japanese style cafe where you enjoy good coffee and seeing a Japanese style garden. Seki city is a small city but so famous for its cutlery. At Japanese sword museum in Seki, you can see authentic Japanese swords! Mino city next to Seki city is well known for its hand made Japanese paper 'Hon minoshi' designated as intangible cultural asset by UNESCO . Until recently it was not easy to guide guests because of COVID-19 pandemic; however the situation is getting better. Some strict rules about COVID-19 have been lifted. Please visit Gifu. I am looking forward to seeing you. Please feel free to ask me when you need information about Gifu. Thank you for reading my introduction.

Saya D.

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I am a mom of 10 months old son and wife of Indonesian. I was born and raised in Nagoya. My husband and I love to driving around so We know a lot of amazing activities, histories, food and more! I will be very happy to share all of my knowledge and let you have an amazing experience on your trip. What kind of person I am? I'm easy going and happy person!! If you have any concern about food, physical strength or strange request, Do not be hesitate to tell me! Let's make your trip the best! *Halal is available, you need time to pray? Let me know.

New Gifu Tour Guides

Shoten S.

Hello, my name is Shoten, please call me Sho. I was born in a local area in Toyama prefecture. I majored in civil engineering at a college and am interested in historical infrastructures. After graduation, I continued to study English at a local English circle. In international activities, I also guided foreign people around Toyama Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Gifu Prefecture. After retirement, I work as a guide interpreter and a translator. The Hokuriku region has many sightseeing spots, including beautiful landscapes like Kenrokuen Garden and Tateyama, tasty food like traditional Kaga dishes and fresh seafood from Toyama Bay, and traditional crafts like Takaoka copperware and Inami woodcarving. I introduce these spots and historical infra tourism, such as the Kurobe dam and industrial tourism. I look forward to welcoming you to the Hokuriku region.

Hirohiko S.

Hello! I’m Hiro, and I’m excited to share my love for Japan with travelers worldwide. I have a passion for anime and the peaceful beauty of the Japanese countryside. Born in Japan, I’ve also lived in the U.S. and India, giving me a broad cultural perspective. While I have a reserved and easygoing nature, I enjoy meeting new people and building genuine connections. I’m a car enthusiast and love exploring rural roads, though I’ve also worked in Japan’s bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka. Whether you want a relaxed countryside tour or to discover hidden gems, I’ll help make your journey memorable. I look forward to guiding you on an unforgettable adventure in Japan!

Serge R.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

Hi lovely travelers, I'm Serge, originally from the Netherlands, and Japan has been my home for over three decades now. What brought me here initially was love, and that love has kept me rooted in this beautiful country ever since. Along the way, I discovered another love: Japan itself. Following my stint as a radio jockey and TV presenter, where I co-hosted a dedicated program for the Nagoya Grampus soccer team, I transitioned to a behind-the-scenes role as a media fixer for international media outlets. Though my job as media fixer, I've been traveling and working throughout all of Japan, exploring unique places and meeting lots of very interesting people. I would love to share and make you, my dear traveler, experience these places as well. Visiting and getting a tour at Japan's oldest traditional vinegar maker, or experience and taste at a traditional "katsuo bushi" bonito flake maker, or do you prefer to visit some old local shrines or temples. with no-one around you, except for the crickets and trees. Maybe you just want a friend to bring you to your desired locations and interpret and be at your beck and call 24 hours (like I do for the media). If you're looking for flexibility (time, places. transport), you won't find a better match than me. My work as a fixer taught me a valuable lesson: the key to traveling together successfully, lies in a blend of humor, professionalism, and adaptability.

Norman B.

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Good day, everyone! I am Norman. I live in Japan since 2006 and currently residing in Gifu ken. My passions are playing competitive sports and traveling around famous and historical tourist destinations. If you are planning a trip, please do not hesitate to reach out. I’ll be more than happy to assist you especially here in Nagoya, Aichi ken/Gifu ken/Shiga ken and Kyoto. Let’s make your journey unforgettable.

Popular Gifu Private Tours

Takayama 4 Hour Town Walk Tour

4 hours

Let's walk one of the most popular traditional town in Central Japan. Your guide will pick you up at the reception of your hotel and walk with you throughout the old town of Takayama city. There are many traditional Japanese architectures and cultural museums in Takayama. You can also enjoy talking with local store clerks via your guide's translation. And you can optionally drop by some sake breweries, food stalls and have lunch in highly recommended Hida beef restaurant

Walking tour in Seki city

3 hours

About one hour bus ride from Gifu station or Nagoya bus terminal brings you to Seki city area. Seki city is small but very famous for its cutlery. In this tour we visit some museums related to cutlery , a temple, a shrine and Seki terrace where you can shop high quality cutlery.

Art, culture et histoire sur la route de NAKASENSO (1) : Une journée à OCHIAI

7 hours 30 min

Avant la randonnée à MAGOME-TSUMAGO, vous descendrez à OCHIAI pour l’auberge destinée aux samouraïs etc. restée telle quelle, le jardin fleuri d’un temple, entre des rizières en terrasses, le long de la rivière où vous pourrez apprécier le paysage nostalgique d’une estampe de l’époque Edo ainsi que la calligraphie, la cérémonie du thé dans le temple, la teinture à l’indigo. Ma présentation de l’histoire du NAKASENDO avec des épisodes marquants enrichira votre visite.

FROM$84/ per person

Local classic train-ride and silk-screen printing in Gujo

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8 hours

Gujo is an old castle town, where holds bon-dancing every summer. You also enjoy dancing together! Local classic train takes you to such a nostalgic town. You also enjoy the beautiful scenery of clean river and mountains from the window during the train-ride. In the town, you enjoy the castle on top of the hill, clean canal with some colored carps and silk-screen printing. Please come to Gujo-Hachiman in Gifu!!

New Gifu Private Tours

Promenade dans la rue de MAGOME et Visite des Musées sur la route de NAKASENDO (9)

3 hours

Avant la randonnée à MAGOME-TSUMAGO, si vous voulez la rendre plus fructueuse, je vous propose la promenade dans la rue de MAGOME avec moi pour mieux connaître ce qui s’est déroulé sur la route de NAKASENDO avec des épisodes marquants. La visite du Musée de TOSON SHIOMAZAKI qui a vécu 3 ans en France et son roman célèbre vous donneront l’occasion de voir combien la France et le Japon étaient de grands partenaires : Napoléon III et les deux derniers shoguns, le dernier samouraï était francais.

FROM$34/ per person

One day customized tour in Takayama

7 hours

Let's enjoy Takayama with me in a 4 seasons. Takayama has a lot of fascinating face and feeling. It's Culture, History, Art, Food, nature etc in Mountainous Culture. I will be able to arrange for your customized tour plan. So, I will work with you to develop a personalized travel plan based on what you would like to do and experience. I'm very looking forward you and enjoy tour with you.

Promenade de MAGOME au sentier pavé d’OCHIAI et Visite des Temples sur la route de NAKASENDO (8)

3 hours 30 min

Le lendemain de vos randonnées à TSUMAGO-MAGOME, nous nous verrons à MAGOME pour une promenade dans un parc panoramique, sur un sentier pavé d’OCHIAI ,au milieu des cyprès, site national qui vous fera revivre les défilés des samouraïs et des princesses. Nous continuerons notre promenade jusqu’à un temple zen en écoutant chanter les oiseaux et une chute d’eau et nous intéresserons à des endroits charmants tels qu’un temple légen-daire, des statues, des stèles, un autre temple où la foi perdure .

FROM$39/ per person

Promenade sur le sentier pavé d’OCHIAI à MAGOME et Visite des Musées sur la route de NAKASENDO (7)

6 hours

Avant les randonnées à MAGOME-TSUMAGO, je vous invite à descendre à OCHIAI pour que nous puissions nous promener tranquillement sur le sentier pavé dans la forêt ,site national, qui vous fera revivre les défilés des samouraïs et des princesses.Continuons notre promenade jusqu’au belvédère de MAGOME en écoutant la chute d’eau et les oiseaux et nous nous intéresserons à des endroits charmants tels qu’un temple légendaire, des statues, des stèles, le musée d’un écrivain étroitement lié à la France

FROM$67/ per person

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Popular Gifu Private Cars

Gifu Hida Takayama Onsen area to Narita Airport Transfer

7 hours

Depart from Haneda airport, and deliver to any Onsen hotel in Hida Takayama. Or, pick you up back to Tokyo Narita Airport. Pick-up and drop-off service at any time

Gifu Hida Takayama Onsen area to Haneda Airport Transfer

6 hours

Depart from Haneda airport, and deliver to any Onsen hotel in Hida Takayama. Or, pick you up back to Tokyo Haneda Airport. Pick-up and drop-off service at any time

Day Trips from Gifu

Kanazawa

Nagano

Takayama

Nagoya

Gifu Tour Reviews

David G.

5 / 5

Jul 26, 2024

One-Day-Tour of Takayama

8 hours

Customized

Jul 26, 2024

“Great tour of Takayama and Furukawa”

Tetsuji is a patient, knowledgeable guide who managed to fit all the highlights of two towns into a relaxed-feeling day. He introduced us to many under the surface aspects of local culture that we would have overall missed. And he made us feel comfortable traveling with children with constant food and bathroom needs. A five-star guide and great person!

Tetsuji Y.

(39 reviews)

Thank you for excellent praise for my tour. I am very happy to hear that you are satisfied with my guiding. I hope you could come back to Japan again and enjoy traveling around my area with me. I believe you still have a lot of places to visit and know the details. Please give my best regards to your family members.

Paul B.

5 / 5

Jul 14, 2024

Takayama Full-day Private Tour (6 hours)

6 hours

Jul 14, 2024

“Yoko was a wonderful guide for us in Takayama!”

We spent a very nice 6 hours with Yoko in Takayama. She was very knowledgeable about the city and region, the history, and special events that take place there. We don't speak Japanese, so it was very nice to have someone fluent in English as our guide. Yoko is very kind, easy to talk to, and she was great with our two kids, aged 7 and 10. Despite having almost constant rain during our tour, Yoko found many interesting things for us to see and do. She also knew some excellent places for local foods and treats, and we all had an amazing lunch together. I really feel like Yoko would be able to cater a tour experience to your exact tastes and wishes. I highly recommend Yoko to be your tour guide!

Yoko T.

(17 reviews)

I appreciate your kind words. Spending six hours with the charming and lively family made me happy too. I’m glad that you could all enjoy Japanese cuisine and culture. Best wishes.

Jianan Z.

5 / 5

Jun 7, 2024

Takayama Half day Private tour based on your requests