Chubu Wide-area Tourism Portal Site -- Travel to Ten Thrilling Scenic Sites This showcases sightseeing destinations in Japan's Chubu region (the prefectures of Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, and Shiga).

Gifu Prefecture Hida・Takayama・Gero Area

This temple belongs to the Myoshin-ji school of the Rinzai sect. It was built during the Heian Period. In the temple, there is a garden named "Banzai-bora" which is said to have been designed by Souwa Kanamori. Also, there is a great Japanese cedar tree which is designated as a national natural treasure. The temple is also famous for its collection of calligraphic painting by Sesshu and Hakuin.