Nagoya, Gifu & Ise

Nagoya Gifu Ise-shima Travel for families: use Nagoya as your base to link Gifu’s historic towns & hands-on crafts, Ise-Shima, and family-friendly onsen ryokan in 3–7 days—with ready-to-use 7-day & 1-day itineraries, kid-friendly eats and activities, transport tips, and stay reviews.


7-Day Family Trip: Nagoya Gifu Ise-Shima Travel

Nagoya Gifu Ise-shima Travel made simple: a low-transfer, kid-friendly 7-day route.

  • Day 1 – Nagoya: Arrive, drop bags, Nagoya Castle → snack crawl in Osu → early rest.
  • Day 2 – Ghibli Day: Enter ~30 min after opening, lunch break nearby, afternoon indoor exhibits.
  • Day 3 – Gujo Hachiman: Old-town walk + Food Replica Workshop (reserve); return to Nagoya.
  • Day 4 – Shirakawa-go (optional): Gassho houses, blue-hour photos; watch winter road conditions.
  • Day 5 – Ise Shrine: Ise Grand Shrine early → Okage Yokocho for easy bites.
  • Day 6 – Ise-Shima: Coastal viewpoints, relaxed pace; aim for a short sunset stop.
  • Day 7 – Return: Souvenirs in Nagoya; depart with extra buffer time.

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Historic waterway and traditional buildings in Gujo-Hachiman, Gifu, Japan
1-Day Gujo-Hachiman Plan in Gifu

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