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
Enakyo Valley
Visitors can see Enakyo's scenic spots from places like the Enakyo Grand Bridge and Beniiwa-Sanso. The view from the observatory bath in Beniiwa-Sanso is just magnificent.
Museum of All Stone HAKUSEKIKAN
Located on the large grounds of this museum is an exhibition hall that displays various precious minerals of the world, a 15 meter pyramid, an underground maze, a local beer restaurant in a temple-like building, and ...
Meitetsu Archive Hall
In this museum visitors can review the history of Nagoya Railways. Displayed here are old uniforms, timetables and carriages. Visitors can also watch videos in the picture room.
Jindo-no-Oka Park
This park was built in three years (1991-1993) as a project to praise the hidden virtue of the former diplomat Chiune Sugihara, who was from Yaotsu-cho. The park consists of 4 different zones, including a monument of...
Oniiwa Park
Visitors can enjoy hiking between two giant rocks on a path that goes from Oniiwa hot spring to the Lake Matsuno. It is a great scenic spot where granite was encroached by nature over thousands of years.