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
Active G/TAKUMI Studio
In TAKUMI Studio, where designers and craft artists work together, special courses are held in areas such as handicrafts, ceramics, and metal-carving. Also, various seminars are held on topics such as lacquer painting...
The Great Buddha of Gifu
This is the best Great Buddha of Divine Protection in Japan. It took 38 years to complete, and was built with the cooperation of common people. It is 13.7 meters in height, and was made by pasting clay, sutras and go...
Stone pavement of Ochiai-juku
This stone pavement runs through a deep forest. It was built during the Edo period, but was hidden underground for a long time. It was recently discovered, restored and is now open for public viewing.
Donburi Center
Donburi Center is a newly established pottery facility in Toki city, which is the capital of ceramic production. Ceramics made in the Mino tradition and other regional special products are sold at the center. A potter...
Museum of the Oldest Stone in Japan
Gnesiss clasts, which was discovered at the bottom of the Hida River, was later found to the be oldest stone in Japan (2 billion years old). Please take a look at this stone which expresses the mystery of the birth of...