notice - The article on Shirakawa-go has been published.
notice - The article on Shirakawa-go has been published.
A journey to experience the traditional culture of Gifu Prefecture | History, crafts, and architecture
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Kushihara Onsen Sasayuri no Yu | A relaxing day trip to the open-air bath with a spectacular view
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.
Yamaoka's Giant Wooden Waterwheel | A photogenic landmark and surrounding sightseeing spots
Located in Yamaoka Town, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, Yamaoka Grandma Market/Yamaoka Roadside Station is home to a huge wooden waterwheel with the largest diameter in Japan.
Touring Oi-juku on the Nakasendo Road | A stroll through historical Honjin and post towns
Oi-juku, located in Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, is a historic town that flourished as the 46th post town on the Nakasendo road during the Edo period.
Retro trip to Taisho Village, Japan | Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the Taisho period and photogenic spots
Japan Taisho Village, located in Akechi-cho, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, is a town-wide tourist spot that conveys the architecture and atmosphere of the Taisho era to the present day.
Walking through Iwamura Castle Town | A guide to the historical roads that preserve the atmosphere of the Edo period
Iwamura Castle Town in Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, is a historic townscape that retains a strong Edo period atmosphere. The main street stretches for 1.3 km…
Representative culture you can encounter in Gifu
- Nakasendo Post Town – Townscapes that still retain the atmosphere of the Edo period (Magome-juku, Oi-juku, etc.)
- Hida Craftsmen and Construction Techniques – Wooden architecture and traditional houses remaining in Takayama and Shirakawa-go
- Mino washi paper and cutlery – Handicraft techniques still handed down in the Seki and Mino regions
Get to know Gifu better through a cultural trip
Gifu's charm will be further deepened by experiencing the local culture and history, rather than just visiting tourist spots. Enjoy a trip where you can encounter the "heart" of Gifu through experiences, tours, museums, and more.