Category: Culture of Ena

Kushihara Onsen Sasayuri no Yu, located in Kushihara, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, is a day-trip hot spring facility nestled quietly in the mountains, surrounded by abundant nature. Unlike the bustling hot spring town, the surrounding area is quiet and green, making it an ideal place to spend some relaxing time. The water is a mild alkaline simple spring. Soaking in the water will warm you from the inside out, leaving your skin feeling smooth and silky...

At Yamaoka's Grandma Market and Yamaoka Roadside Station in Yamaoka-cho, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, there is a huge wooden waterwheel that boasts the largest diameter in Japan. This waterwheel, which amazes visitors with its overwhelming scale of 24 meters in diameter, is a popular spot for tourists and photography enthusiasts as a symbol of local traditions and the blessings of nature. There is also a roadside station and a direct sales store for local products nearby, so you can relax and enjoy the view.

Oi-juku, located in Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, is a historic area that flourished as the 46th post town on the Nakasendo road during the Edo period. Even today, the area retains the atmosphere of the time with its cobblestone streets, townhouses, and historical sites, making it a popular spot for history buffs and travelers who love to walk around town. Name: Nakasendo Oi-juku Location: Oimachi, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture Access: About 10 minutes' walk from Ena Station...

Japan Taisho Village, located in Akechi Town, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, is a town-wide tourist spot that conveys the architecture and atmosphere of the Taisho era to the present day. Known as the hometown of Akechi Mitsuhide and accessible via the Akechi Railway, the town is filled with retro buildings, museums, cafes, and experience facilities. Enjoy a stroll around the town in a kimono and take photos in front of photogenic Western-style buildings, creating a foreign atmosphere.

Iwamura Castle Town in Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, is a historic townscape that retains a strong Edo-period atmosphere. The 1.3km main street is lined with old merchant houses with beautiful namako walls and lattice doors, giving you the feeling of having traveled back in time. This popular tourist destination allows you to stroll around while enjoying local gourmet food, and is a great place to enjoy both historical strolls and gourmet food...

The Iwamura Castle Ruins in Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, is a historic landmark considered one of Japan's three greatest mountain castles. Built on a mountaintop at an altitude of 717 meters, the castle is also known as Kirigajo (Kirigajo) due to the mystical landscape shrouded in mist. The remains of the magnificent stone walls and anecdotes about Otsuya no Kata, the female lord of the castle, remain to this day, making it a popular destination for history buffs, photography enthusiasts, and nature-loving travelers.

Located in Iwamura Town, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, Iwamura Hondori Street is a beautiful castle town street that retains traces of the Sengoku period. Developed as a castle town around Iwamura Castle, the original layout and buildings still remain, creating a retro atmosphere. It is a member of the "Japan's Most Beautiful Villages Association" and has attracted attention as a walking area where history and charm blend together. Name: Iwamura Hondori Street Location: Gifu...