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
Shirakawago Gassho Style Village
This community is registered as a world heritage site. There are about 110 private houses in the gassho-zukuri style here. Visitors can see the full view of this community from the Ogi-machi Castle Ruins Observatory. ...
Japan Showa Village
Japan Showa Village is a theme park that features reproduced streets of Japan from around 1955 to 1965. It is surrounded by the rich nature of a mountain village. Visitors can take part in various hands-on activities ...
Mugekawa Hot Springs Yutori-no-Yu Spa
Mugekawa hot spring "Yutori-no-yu" comes from 1465 meters underground. It is a good quality hot spring that makes the skin smooth and silky.
Gujo Dance
Gujo Odori, which was designated as a national important intangible folk cultural property, is considered to be one of the 3 greatest folk dances in Japan. The festival is held continuously for 32 nights from the midd...
Kiso Sansen National Park
This is the largest urban park in Japan. It was developed in the lower reaches of the Kiso Sansen River (Kiso Three River). In the central riverside district of Kaizu Town, there are various facilities such as a Wate...