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
Ochobo Inari Shrine
Ochobo Inari, the God of Commerce in Hirata Town of Gifu prefecture is located in one of the 3 greatest Inari sites of worship, along with Toyokawa Inari in Aichi prefecture. The shrine is conventionally known as gOc...
Site of Reversible Destiny - Yoro Park, Gifu
When visitors walk on the cone-shaped land, they will find themselves lost in the maze-like buildings and will encounter scenes which they have never seen before. This mysterious garden is a grand work of art that wa...
Yoro Waterfall
When visitors climb up the mountain path from the Site of Reversible Destiny, Yoro Park, they will get to the Yoro Waterfall, which is surrounded by giant rocks and the shade of trees. A great waterfall of 30 meters ...
Kuwahara Family Residence
The Kuwahara Family Residence is designated as an national important cultural property. The house shows the life of warriors from the Age of Civil Wars to the Edo period. The contrast between jet-black color of the na...
Yuran-kan
Yuran-kan is an exhibition hall that displays western orchids and is located inside the Western Orchid Complex, which has more than 40 different types of western orchids.