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
Shoukawa Cherry Blossoms
Every year, from the end of April to the beginning of May, these two Azuma-higan-zakura cherry trees bloom beautifully. The trees are about 450 years old. They were originally in the precincts of the Korin-ji Temple a...
Norikura Skyline
The Norikura Skyline is a great driving road where travelers can enjoy a great panoramic view of the Northern Alps Mountain Range. It is a toll road that was built at the highest point above sea level in Japan and it ...
Garyu Cherry Tree
The Garyu Cherry Tree is named because of the way that the trunk and branches spread out, making it look like a lying dragon. The tree is located in Garyu Park. It is an edohigan-zakura cherry tree and it is about 1,0...
Takayama Jinya
Takayama Jinya is a historical government house of 3000tsubos in size size (about 9900 square meters) that was used during the Edo period for 180 years through twenty-five generations. It used to be owned by the owner...
48 Waterfalls of Utsuse
There are 13 waterfalls along the walking path. The waterfalls are designated as a prefectural natural treasure and were chosen to be on the list of the 50 best water places in the prefecture.