Properties in Gifu岐阜県
Gifu spans from the historic town of Takayama in the mountains to the fertile Nobi Plain. The UNESCO World Heritage villages of Shirakawa-go draw international visitors, while the surrounding countryside offers authentic rural Japanese properties.
Why buy property in Gifu
Mountain properties near Takayama and Gujo offer traditional Japanese architecture at low prices. The growing international tourism in the Hida region supports vacation rentals. Southern Gifu provides commuter access to Nagoya.
Geography and climate
Northern mountains (Hida Highlands) with heavy snow. Southern plains along the Nagara River. Hot summers in the lowlands.
Getting there
Capital: Gifu. Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagoya then Limited Express to Gifu (2.5 hours total). Takayama is about 2.5 hours from Nagoya by train.
Highlights
- •Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage village
- •Historic Takayama old town
- •Traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses
- •Affordable mountain properties
Housing vacancy in Gifu
Source: Housing and Land Survey 2023. National average: 13.8%.