Majestic mountain vistas, breathtaking coastal views, and an ambience woven by history and the four seasons -- here you can enjoy the varied flavors of the changing seasons amid historical townscapes. You'll find many things to see, along with convenient access. We welcome you to Chubu, where you're sure to have a thrilling trip!
Gifu
The Homeland of Nature and Hot Springs Born of Crystal Streams and Mountains
In Japan, people speak of "the mountains of Hida and the waters of Mino," thus summing up the treasure-house of nature that is Gifu Prefecture. Endowed with a hot-springs area and retaining deep connections to history and traditional culture, Gifu is replete with a broad array of travel attractions.
Major specialty products : Mino-yaki porcelain, Hida beef, wooden furniture, oba miso (magnolia leaves grilled with miso and green onion)
Number one in Japan for : Production of porcelain and ceramics, production of cutting utensils and tools, production of paper lanterns, largest city by area (Takayama)
Sightseeing destinations : Gifu Prefecture Tourist Federation
Hakusan Super Rindo
The Hakusan Super Rindo is a mountain driving road of 33.3 km that goes from Shirakawa village in Gifu prefecture to Oguchi village in Ishikawa prefecture. The road runs through a forest which is designated as a speci...
Wild Mizubasho Sanctuary
The Ikegahara wetland was chosen as one of the 50 best places of water in Gifu prefecture and is a treasury of highland wetland's flora such as lilies of valley and mizubasho (skunk cabbage) flowers.
Eiho-ji Temple
Eiho-ji temple is an old temple known for its severe training. It was founded 680 years ago by Reverend Muso. There is a Kannon-Hall which is known representative of Zen architecture during Middle Ages and is designat...
Wild Amur Adonis Flower Sanctuary
In Kamiyahagi-town of Ena city in Gifu prefecture, there is a place where wild Amur Adonis grow in groups. The best viewing season is usually from the middle of March to the beginning of April. Many people visit this ...
Old streets of Iwamura
Iwamura Castle, which survived to the time of Meiji Restoration, was one of Japan's three mountain castles that were built at 721 meters above sea level. On these historical streets, 40 percent the buildings have bee...