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  • Cherry Trees of Ushimaki Area
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    Gifu Minokamo-shi Ibukacho
    This tree-lined street stretches along the Kawaura River in the Ushimaki area approximately ten minutes from the Mino-Kamo Interchange. Around 50 Yoshino cherry trees are planted along the clear stream. Since it is a street with usually very little traffic, it is a hidden gem that even many locals living in Minokamo City do not know of. The magnificent view of the street lined with cherry trees and the rocky mountains is known to changes its appearance at different times of the day, due to the different way the light shines on it in the morning and in the afternoon. In mid-April, when the flowers are in full bloom, the place is crowded with many visitors from inside and outside the prefecture come to admire the cherry blossoms.
    Cherry Trees of Ushimaki Area image
  • Weeping Cherry Trees of Shogenji Temple
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    Gifu Minokamo-shi Ibukacho 872-2
    "These cherry tree blooms on the grounds of Shoganji Temple belonging to the Myoshinji Sect of the Rinzai School are approximately 20 minutes from the Tomika-Seki Interchange. These cherries bloom splendidly in front of the Hongan of Shoganji Temple, established by Kanzan Muso Daishi in 1330. The drooping cherry are said to be 300 years old, and it is known for how the blooms enhance the solemn atmosphere of Shoganji Temple, also known as the ""Oku no In (inner shrine)"" of Myoshinji Temple. In 1971, it was also designated a cultural heritage of Minokamo City. Since it is close to another popular cherry tree viewing spot, Cherry Trees of Ushimaki Area, many people go to see both places when the cherries are in full bloom."
  • Koyama Kannon / Koyama Park
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    Gifu Minokamo-shi Shimoyonedacho Koyama 104
    This Kannon-do (temple dedicated to Kannon) of the Hida River is located within Hida-Kisogawa Quasi-National Park. A Bato Kannon (horse-headed Kannon) is enshrined on Naka no Shima, an island that used to be connected to land. This building has a connection with a warrior of the late Heian period called Yoshinaka Kiso, and now is worshiped as the principal object of worship that grants wishes for health, protection during travel and childbearing. Every year on the first Sunday of March, the popular Hatsu-uma Annual Festival is held here, and a potted plant market as well as many stands line the Oyama riverbank. Kanon Bridge, built so that people could come and go on land, is also known as a great cherry tree viewing spot, and many cherry tree admirers come from neighboring villages when the trees are in bloom.
    Koyama Kannon / Koyama Park image
  • Higashiyama Forest Park / Shimoyoneda Sakura no Mori
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    Gifu Minokamo-shi Shimoyonedacho Norimitsu 491-1
    This forest park stretches northeast where the Hida and Kiso rivers meet. Inside the 23-hectare park, there are around 4,000 meters of walking paths. It is known as a great flower viewing spot with around 5700 flowers from 35 species planted. During early to mid-April when the Edo-higanzakura cherry and hill cherry among other flowers are in bloom, the place is crowded with many sightseers. There are also resting spots and gazebos, so it is also fun to have a leisurely walk around. From the Hakusan Observary, you can see where the Hida River and Kiso River meet, as well as the city and the mountains such as Mt. Ontake.
    Higashiyama Forest Park / Shimoyoneda Sakura no Mori image
  • Kobi Shrine / Kobi Kinrin Park
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    Gifu Minokamo-shi Nakatomicho 2-9
    This shrine is located ten minutes from the Minokamo Interchange. The exact construction is unknown, but it is reported that the shrine was renamed Mototsushima Shrine, Hachioji Shrine and Nakatomi Shrine during the Meiji period (1868-1912). The festival held on the second Saturday and Sunday of April every year is famous. Small shrines are brought out under the vividly blooming Yoshino cherry and double-flowered cherry. A man wearing a fly-like demon mask appears and performs an exorcism which involves lightly tapping the head of the worshiper with a bamboo stick called a Sasara. This is said to make children smarter.
    Kobi Shrine / Kobi Kinrin Park image
  • Ogura Park
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    Gifu Mino-shi Izumicho 1571-3
    This park located in Izumi-cho, Mino City is the area of Ogurayama where the remains of Ogurayama Castle are located. In addition to an observation deck, lawn plaza, and playground equipment, it also has facilities such as a mini zoo. It is also known for being chosen as one of the Hida-Mino 33 Best Sakura Spots, where about 1,000 cherry blossom trees bloom in spring. Seasonal teahouse sales and illuminations are also held.
    Ogura Park image
  • Ibi Nido Zakura Cherry Blossom
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    Gifu Ibi-gun Onocho Minamigata 1861-1
    "These cherry trees are located in the Minamigata area of Ono Town, Ibi County. Inside of a bloom, a second bud can be seen, and when the first flower fades the second bud comes into bloom. The probability of these rare ""twice-blooming"" cherry blossoms depends on the year, and they are a recognized national treasure. In addition to the twice-blooming flowers, there are also early-blooming single- and double-flowered blossoms, and late-blooming double-flowered blossoms, for a total of four types that can be seen. The color variation of the blossoms is also rich."
    Ibi Nido Zakura Cherry Blossom image
  • Takenaka Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Gifu Ibi-gun Ibigawa Cho Tanigumi
    This park is located along Nishimino's Momiji Road in Taniguminare, Ibigawa Town, Ibi County, and was established by the previous president of the Tanigumi Odori Preservation Society, Yoshio Takenaka. Cherry trees are planted along the mountain's slope, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful scenes during foliage season and when the trees are in bloom.
    Takenaka Park image
  • Shokawa-zakura
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    Gifu Pref. Takayamashi Shoukawachounakano
    The Shokawa-zakura, designated as a Natural Monument by Gifu Prefecture, is an ancient sakura tree over 500 years old, sitting on the bank at Miboro Dam. This tree was going to be sunk during the destruction of the dam, but in a surprising turn of events, people rallied together to transfer the tree to this new location, saving its life. It continues to bloom today, and is best seen between late April and early May.
    Shokawa-zakura image
  • Nakabashi Bridge
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    Gifu Takayama-shi Honmachi
    A bridge spanning the Miyagawa River flowing through Takayama City. The bridge spans the 1 Chome Hon-machi and Kamisannomachi neighborhoods. Notable for its traditional style crimson handrail, the bridge is a popular photo destination. Many visitors come here particularly in spring during the cherry blossom bloom to take a picture of the crimson bridge standing out amidst the pink flowers. The bridge is also specially lit up at night four times a year during peak tourism periods in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Visitors can enjoy the unique, seasonal scenery at each time.
    Nakabashi Bridge image
  • Kamagatani
    Travel / Tourism
    Gifu Ibi-gun Ikedacho Fujishiro
  • Honkakuji Temple (Ota Sakura)
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    Gifu Ono-gun Shirakawamura Ogimachi 270
    Honkakuji Temple (Ota Sakura) image
  • Midono No Fern tears
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    Gifu Pref. Kamogunshirakawachou Midono
  • Sakurai Saw habitat of Kukri
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    Kani, Gifu
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Tucked away in the very center of Japan, Gifu prefecture houses mountains, old towns, and one of Japan’s greatest hot springs, Gero Onsen. A tour of the prefecture’s traditional architecture will take you from the mountain-enveloped wooden streets of Takayama to the mountain village of Shirakawago, where visitors can explore 250-year-old thatched roofed houses known as gassho-zukuri.

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