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M Gale
M Gale
18 days ago
4 answers

Hi Alex,
What is the best way to Gifu from Kyoto, I wouldike to see Shirakawago or something like that that is not too far. This would be a day trip. Thank you!

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mariko
13 posts
6 days ago
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Hi there,

The best way from Kyoto to Gifu is to take:

  1. the Shinkansen from Kyoto station to Nagoya station
  2. the Special Rapid Train from Nagoya Station to Gifu Station

The journey takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. However, keep in mind that Shirakawa-go is still farther away from Gifu station. You can find more information about visiting Shirakawa-go with the Japan Rail Pass in our blog post here.

Here are some of the great places for a day trip from Kyoto:

Himeji: Home to Himeji Castle, one of Japan's most impressive castles.
Uji: Famous for its green tea production and the beautiful Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Arashiyama: Known for its beautiful natural scenery, including the iconic Bamboo Forest, the Togetsukyo Bridge, and the Tenryuji Temple.

I hope this helps!

Kind Regards,

Mariko


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