Recommended Winter Travel Spots: Gifu Area
Here are some destinations around hotels in Gifu area which are perfect for enjoying Winter.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park
WING ICHIGO Strawberry Picking Experience
59 Yato, Kani, Gifu
Period Mid-January 2027 to early May 2027 Open 10:00-16:00
Admission 3,000 yen per basket (No limit on participants or picking time)
Enjoy a take-out-only strawberry picking experience. The main variety grown is “Yotsuboshi,” known for its perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Original products such as gelato and baumkuchen are also available.
10-4 Nakahibari, Kakamigahara, Gifu
Period Dec 1, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 Open 17:00-22:00
About 140,000 white sparkling illuminations light up the roughly 250-meter-long ginkgo tree-lined path in the park built on the site of the old Gifu University. You can take a walk while enjoying the romantic winter scenery.
970-1 Takeori, Takenami, Ena, Gifu
Period Nov 23, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 Open 9:00-20:30 Weekends 8:30-
It is an international standard outdoor skating rink where ice skating and curling can be performed in winter. Not only competitions but also general skating is possible, and there is a spacious rink and shoe rental, so even beginners can enjoy it.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Mino
1558-7 Hachiman, Mugegawacho, Seki, Gifu
Open 10:00-23:00 Closed Irregular
Natural hot springs surrounded by the mountains of Gifu. Guests can enjoy a bedrock spa at no additional cost with the regular admission fee. The restaurant also serves meals featuring seasonal local ingredients.
3447-1 Mizusawaue, Meiho Okuzumi, Gujo-shi, Gifu
Period Dec to Apr Open 8:00-16:30
Boasting one of the largest ski resorts in Western Japan, it consists of 13 runs and features a long course with a total length of 5,000 meters. It ranks first in the Okumino region for longest run, summit elevation, and vertical drop, and the view of the Northern Alps from the summit is breathtaking.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Gujo
3035-2 Nishibora, Takasu-cho, Gujo, Gifu
Open 8:00-16:30 Night Skiing 18:00-23:00 Open from Dec 5, 2026
With a wide variety of trails, the resort is open from early morning until 11:00 p.m. It also features a childcare center, making it the most popular ski resort in Western Japan for families.
Snow Wave Park Shirotori Kogen
Ishitoshiro Hinotoge, Shirotori, Gujo, Gifu
Open 8:00-16:30 Open from Dec 5, 2026
A wide, big wave slope fanning out from the top of the mountain. There is a lineup of park items that can be enjoyed by beginner to advanced skiers. There is also the longest sledding course in Japan at 2 km.
3447-1 Mizusawaue, Meiho Okuzumi, Gujo-shi, Gifu
Period Dec to Apr Open 8:00-16:30
Boasting one of the largest ski resorts in Western Japan, it consists of 13 runs and features a long course with a total length of 5,000 meters. It ranks first in the Okumino region for longest run, summit elevation, and vertical drop, and the view of the Northern Alps from the summit is breathtaking.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Takayama Shirakawa Go
Hida Shokawa Onsen Sakuraka no Yu
821 Sarumaru, Shokawa, Takayama, Gifu
Open 10:00-20:30 (Last admission 20:00) Closed Thursday
The sodium bicarbonate hot spring water, which feels good on the skin, is highly effective in relieving fatigue. There are also a variety of facilities for a relaxing time, such as an open-air bath where you can enjoy the snowy scenery.
Around Shokawa area
In Shokawa, where winter temperatures can fall below -20°C, visitors can encounter magical natural phenomena such as rime ice and diamond dust.