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
Field Museum: Instruction on the ancient and the modern
This is a unique museum where a stream, forest, and a pond exist harmoniously. Visitors can learn about the elegant world of waka (31 syllable Japanese poem) at the historical site and in the Mr. Azuma Memorial Hall....
Bokka-no-Sato
Bokka-no-Sato contains various kinds of flower beds and a theme hall where cute wooden-dolls made of natural wood are placed in the center of the building. Original dairy products and unique souvenirs are on sale here.
Water Eco Park
Water Eco Park is a symbiotic theme park that is located next to the Kawashima Parking Area on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway. This is the first symbiotic park built in Japan. The park that is about 50ha in size consis...
Tanigumi Lily Garden
The Tanigumi Lily Garden has more than 300,000 lily bulbs, which start to bloom in the middle of June. The garden is filled with colorful lilies during this time and is absolutely beautiful. There is a walking path in...
Kamagatani Cherry Blossoms
The site is designated as a national natural treasure because of its scenic beauty. About 300 cherry trees in the Yamazakura, Shidarezakura, Someiyoshino kinds, line the street (about 1km) at the foot of Mount Ikeda. ...