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
Site of the Old Tea House
This old teahouse was built around 604 by Tokugawa Ieyasu as an accommodation/resting place for shoguns. Part of the building still remains. It is a private property now. Many peonies grow there, and the garden is op...
Iris Garden in Sone Castle Park
Sone Castle Park was established on the ruins of the Sone Castle, which used to be a residence for Ittetsu Inaba, a military commander in the Age of Civil Wars. It has a large lawn area and a pond with iris flowers.
The Cherry Blossoms in Ichiya Castle
Sunomata-Ichiya Castle is said to have taken only four days to build under the command of Tokichiro Kinoshita. This park, where the castle used to be, is well known as a scenic spot for viewing cherry blossoms. When c...
Ibi Kogen Kaitsuki Resort
The Ibi Kogen Kaitsuki Resort is a general facility for outdoor sports that makes use of the natural tableland environment. Visitors can enjoy camping, Para gliders, and tennis in th summer, and skiing in the winter. ...
Tanigumi Mountain Kegon Temple
The Mount Tanigumi Kegon Temple has an entrance path lined with cherry trees, which provides visitors with a sense of peace. The temple was established by Honen in 798 and is the 33rd spiritual place in Japan that ful...