📝 Articles about Gifu
Yunohira Onsen
A day-trip hot spring in the Gujo highlands near Hirugano, deep in the Oku-Nagara region.…
Nigorigo Onsen
A lofty hidden spring at about 1,800 meters on the flank of Mount Ontake.…
Hida Takayama Onsen
Hot springs in the old-town city of Takayama, paired with Hida cuisine and bath hopping.…
Nagaragawa Onsen
On the banks of the cormorant-fishing Nagara River, with reddish waters and Mount Kinka vi…
Tochio Onsen
A rustic spring at the meeting of the Kamata and Sekimi rivers in Okuhida.…
Shinhirayu Onsen
The heart of Okuhida, a lively hot spring street of inns with many open-air baths.…
Fukuji Onsen
A quiet hidden hot spring at the foot of the Northern Alps, with a morning market and old …
Shinhotaka Onsen
The deepest of Okuhida, with open-air baths and a ropeway beneath the Northern Alps.…
Hirayu Onsen
The gateway to Okuhida, an ancient and abundant spring at the foot of Mount Norikura.…
Gero Onsen
One of Japan three great hot springs, a riverside town of silky beautifying waters.…
Mitarashi Dango, the Savory Soy-Sauce Dumplings of Takayama
Charcoal-grilled dumplings glazed in soy sauce in Takayama. Famous for a savory, not-sweet…
Ayu Cuisine, the Early-Summer Delicacy of the Clear Nagara River
Ayu from the clear Nagara River, grilled with salt. The king of early-summer river fish.…
Gohei Mochi, the Fragrant Grilled Rice Snack of the Mountain Villages
Mashed rice on a skewer grilled in a sweet-savory sauce. A savory aroma whets the appetite…
Mizu Manju, the Cool Summer Sweet of the Water City Ogaki
A summer sweet nurtured by Ogakis abundant springs. Translucent skin and a springy bite.…
Kuri Kinton, the Elegant Autumn Chestnut Sweet of Nakatsugawa
A wagashi of just chestnut and sugar born in Nakatsugawa. Savor a refined autumn-only swee…
Okumino Curry, the Local Curry with a Secret of Gujo Miso
A rich local curry of Gujo made with Gujo miso. Each shop serves its own distinctive plate…
Hoba Miso, the Fragrant Leaf-Grilled Taste of Hida
Miso grilled on a magnolia leaf over charcoal. A Hida specialty that makes rice disappear.…
Keichan, the Sizzling Miso Chicken of Hida and Gujo
Chicken and vegetables grilled in a special miso sauce. A savory specialty of Gujo and Ger…
Takayama Ramen, a Simple Soy-Sauce Bowl Beloved in Hida
Thin curly noodles in a light soy-sauce broth. A timeless ramen cherished in Takayama.…
Hida Beef, the Melt-in-Your-Mouth Wagyu of the Mountains
Fine marbling and deep flavor. Savor one of Japans finest wagyu brands in Takayama.…
Gifu City Cormorant Fishing and Gifu Castle Course
Gifu Castle on Kinkazan and the night cormorant fishing on the Nagara River in Nobunaga ca…
Gujo-Hachiman Water Town Course
Famous springs, water lanes and a hilltop castle on a one day walk of the Gujo-Hachiman wa…
Gero Onsen Town Stroll Course
Foot baths, the morning market and a gassho village on a relaxed half day walk of Gero hot…
Shirakawa-go Gassho Village Course
Observatory views and a look inside the thatched houses on a half day walk of Ogimachi vil…
Takayama Old Town One Day Course
Morning markets, the Sanmachi lanes and Takayama Jinya in one walkable hidden Hida town da…
Yokokuraji: A Famous Autumn Temple Called the "Shosoin of Mino" (Ibigawa, Gifu)
Yokokuraji in Ibigawa is an ancient temple called the "Shosoin of Mino" for its many cultu…
Naegi Castle Ruins: A Power Spot of Giant Rocks and Sky-High Views (Nakatsugawa, Gifu)
The Naegi Castle Ruins in Nakatsugawa are the remains of a mountain castle ingeniously bui…
Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine: The Prestigious First Shrine of Hida Province (Takayama, Gifu)
Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine in Takayama is an ancient shrine revered as the first shrin…
Senkoji: A Sacred Mountain Temple of Hida with Enku Buddhas and Ancient Cedars (Takayama, Gifu)
Senkoji in Nyukawa, Takayama, is an ancient Hida temple known for its Enku Buddhas and a t…
Tanigumisan Kegonji: The Final Pilgrimage Temple of the Saigoku Thirty-Three (Ibigawa, Gifu)
Tanigumisan Kegonji in Ibigawa is an ancient temple known as the place of fulfillment for …
Iwaya Iwakage Ruins (Kanayama Megaliths): An Ancient, Mysterious Zero Magnetic Field Power Spot (Gero, Gifu)
The Iwaya Iwakage Ruins in Kanayama, Gero, are ancient megaliths where light through gaps …
Nemichi Shrine (Monet Pond): A Scenic Power Spot Famous for Boosting Love Luck (Seki, Gifu)
Nemichi Shrine in Itadori, Seki, sits beside the so-called Monet Pond, where spotting a he…
Izumo Fukutoku Shrine: A Wealth Power Spot Famed for Lottery Wins (Nakatsugawa, Gifu)
Izumo Fukutoku Shrine in Nakatsugawa is a wealth power spot famed for the belief that rubb…
Kokuryu Shrine: A Hidden Fortune Power Spot in the Grounds of Inaba Shrine (Gifu City)
Tucked quietly within the grounds of Inaba Shrine in Gifu City, Kokuryu Shrine is a powerf…
Kogane Shrine: A Power Spot for Wealth and Business Success (Gifu City)
True to its name, Kogane Shrine in Gifu City is famed for attracting wealth. With its gold…
Gifu Winter Travel 2026: Shirakawa-go Light-up, Gero Onsen & Hida-Takayama
岐阜の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。白川郷冬ライトアップ・下呂温泉・飛騨高山など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Gifu Autumn Foliage 2026: Shirakawa-go, Hida-Takayama & Tsukechi Gorge
岐阜の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。白川郷・飛騨高山・付知峡など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Gifu Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Gifu. Spring sakura viewing guide with…
Gifu Local Gourmet Guide: Hida Beef
Discover Gifu''s unique local cuisine including 飛騨牛. A food lover''s guide to the best loc…
Rainy Day in Gifu: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Gifu! Discover top indoor attractions including 岐阜県博物館, 飛騨高…
Gifu Food Guide: Hida Beef, Keichan & Hoba Miso
Gifu's mountain cuisine revolves around the legendary Hida Beef wagyu, the down-to-earth k…
Gujo Odori: Tradition and Excitement of Japan's Three Great Bon Dances Continuing 400 Years
Gujo Odori held in Gujo City, Gifu every summer. One of Japan's Three Great Bon Dances con…
Nagaragawa Cormorant Fishing: Gifu's Traditional Fishing Method Boasting 1,300 Years of History
Cormorant fishing on the Nagaragawa in Gifu City is traditional fishing over 1,300 years u…
Gifu Castle: Scenic Castle on Kinkazan Where Nobunaga Based His Unification of Japan
Gifu Castle towering at Kinkazan's summit (329m elevation), the famous castle where Oda No…
Mino Washi: One of "World's Three Great Washi Papers" Boasting 1,300 Years of Tradition
Mino Washi made in Mino City, Gifu is Japan's Three Great Washi alongside Echizen Washi an…
Seki Knives: World's Finest Cutlery Production Area Inheriting Japanese Sword Tradition
Gifu's Seki City proud of Japan's top cutlery production. 800 years of Japanese sword forg…
Ena Gorge: Spectacular Scenery Dam Lake Born from Kiso River Gorge Beauty
Ena Gorge in Ena City, Gifu is a scenic spot enjoying gorge beauty formed by the Oi Dam da…
Hida Furukawa: Quiet Old Townscape of Hida with White-Walled Storehouses
Hida Furukawa also famous as a sacred site of "Your Name." Beautiful old town of Hida with…
Shinhotaka Ropeway: Spectacular Ropeway Overlooking North Alps Up Close
Japan's only double-deck gondola ropeway at Shinhotaka Onsen, Takayama City, Gifu. Grand v…
Neodani Usuzumi Sakura: Natural Monument of 1,500 Years with Pale Ink Color
Usuzumi Sakura in Neodani, Motosu City, Gifu is a 1,500+ year-old ancient tree. One of Jap…
Hida Beef: Top A5 Rank Marbled Brand Beef
Hida beef raised in the Hida region of Gifu is A5 rank top quality brand beef. Superb meat…
Takayama Festival: One of Japan's Three Great Festivals, Hida's Gorgeous Float Procession
Takayama Festival counted among Japan's Three Most Beautiful Festivals. Spectacular festiv…
Gujo Hachiman Castle: White Castle Standing on the Mountain and Castle Town
White Gujo Hachiman Castle standing on a mountain in Gujo City. Famous Gifu castle enjoyin…
Gifu Local Sake: Famous Mino and Hida Sake Nurtured by Clear Streams and Cold Climate
Gifu, blessed with clear streams including Nagaragawa and Kisogawa rivers and cold climate…
Super-Kamiokande: Globally Famous Underground Facility for Neutrino Research
Neutrino observation facility "Super-Kamiokande" 1,000m underground in Kamioka Town, Hida …
Nakatsugawa Kuri-kinton: Autumn Sweets Proud of Chestnut Production Area
Nakatsugawa City, Gifu's autumn-limited specialty confection "kuri-kinton" from Japan's le…
Ibi Gorge and Ibi River: Gorge with Natural Beauty Sleeping in Gifu's Remote Wilderness
Ibi Gorge in Ibigawa Town, Gifu is a remote scenic area with beautiful gorges surrounded b…
Ontake Climbing: 100 Famous Mountains Sacred Peak Climbing with Lessons of Eruption
Ontake at 3,067m elevation is one of Japan's highest independent peaks. Though the 2014 er…
Mino City Udatsu Townscape: Highway Engraved with Prosperity and Decline of Edo Merchants
The "townscape with udatsu firewalls" remaining in Mino City, Gifu. Valuable historical hi…
Ogaki: City of Water, The Concluding Place of Matsuo Basho's "Oku no Hosomichi"
Ogaki City, Gifu is a castle town known as the "City of Water." City where Matsuo Basho en…
Gifu Lantern: Gifu Traditional Craft Continuing 300 Years and Summer Tradition
Gifu's traditional craft "Gifu lanterns" are graceful lanterns with flowers, birds, and la…
Shirakawa-go Gassho-Zukuri Village — World Heritage Snow Scenery
Experience the magical snow-covered gassho-zukuri farmhouses of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO Wor…
Hida Takayama Old Town and Morning Markets — Walking an Edo Merchant Quarter
Stroll through the beautifully preserved Edo-era merchant streets of Hida Takayama and bro…
Gero Onsen and Nagaragawa Cormorant Fishing — Hot Springs and Traditional Fishing of Gifu
Relax at Gero Onsen, one of Japan's three great hot springs, and watch the ancient art of …
Mt. Kurai — Hida's Sacred Mountain Power Spot with Heavenly Rock Formations
Discover Mt. Kurai in Hida, a sacred peak crowned with ancient megalithic formations belie…
Nangu Taisha — The Grand Shrine of Metal and Craftsmanship on the Nakasendo
Visit Nangu Taisha, the revered shrine of metalworking and craftsmanship, one of Gifu's mo…
Shirakawa-go — A Living World Heritage Village of Gassho-Zukuri Farmhouses
Experience the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, where steep-roofed gassho-zu…