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Honko-ji Temple

3.5

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Gifu Pref. Hidashi Furukawachouninomachi 1-17

The Honko-ji Temple is a temple belonging to the Hongan-ji sect of the Jodo Shinshu School of Buddhism, located in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture. The temple is renowned as one of the finest in the Hida region thanks to its magnificent Hon-do main hall (made almost entirely from Japanese Cypress wood), Shoro (bell tower), and San-mon (main gate). The Honko-ji Temple is one of the temples visited in the Hida Furukawa Three Temples Pilgrimage, an important winter event in the Hida-Furukawa region that takes place on January 15 every year. On this day, the banks of the Setogawa River and the historic streets are lined with around one thousand traditional Japanese-style candles and large “snow candles”; in this magical atmosphere, pilgrims visit and pray at first the Honko-ji Temple, then the Enko-ji Temple and the Shinshu-ji Temple.

飛騨古川の古い町並みの中にあるお寺。飛騨古川の三寺まいりのひとつで、最も大きなお寺です。山門も本堂もとても立派なものです。
Gifu Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Gifu Pref. Gifushi Omiyachou 1 in the ground

This municipal park is operated by Gifu City. Built around the remains of Gifu Castle, a National Historic Site, it has a Japanese garden designed with Oda Nobunaga in mind and an excavation information office at the site of his former residence. Visitors can learn about Oda Nobunaga and his role in Japanese history. Other facilities on the grounds include the Gifu City Museum of History, Kato Eizo and Toichi Memorial Art Museum, the Ryurei-shiki Kashoken Tearoom, and the Nawa Insect Museum. You can also access the ropeway that will take you to the summit of Mt. Kinkazan.
Mishima Japanese Candle Shop

4.0

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Gifu Pref. Hidashi Furukawachouichinomachi 3-12

This Japanese candle shop is about five minutes on foot from the JR Takayama Main Line Hida Furukawa Station on Ichinomachi Street, which is sometimes used as a set for TV dramas. There are very few Japanese candle shops. Founded over 240 years ago, it’s said this is the only one that makes all their products by hand. The candles are perfect vegetable based, so they don’t give off much soot and maintain a flame well. They’re also used for the traditional event known as Santera Mairi, the Three Temple Pilgrimage. The candles make popular souvenirs, and you can see them being made at the store.

飛騨古川の古い街並みの中にある、和ろうそくのお店。お店の中でご主人が和ろうそくを作られていて、その製造を見せていただけました。ご説明も丁寧でわかりやすかったです。歴史と伝統と職人の誇りを感じました。
Takumi-Kan

4.0

19 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Gifu Pref. Takayamashi Shimosannomachi 1-22

This tourist spot is approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station. Just a little to the east of Kajibashi Bridge, the three-story facility was built to fit the concept of a “city station. There are six shops including an Italian restaurant, a furniture shop, a souvenir shop, a cafe, and more, so visitors can enjoy the charm of Hida all in one place. The furniture store features tables with tops made from single cuts of wood. Other shops sell private brand items that can't be purchased elsewhere and hold workshops where you can try making them.

First floor of this lovely shop have lots of cute & creative handmade crafts, toys, clocks, fans, plates, bowls, display items etc. We spent around 30min strolling through the shop and be wow by...
Roadside Station Mugegawa

3.5

2 Reviews

Transportation

Gifu Pref. Sekishi Mugegawachouatobe 1810

Roadside Station Mugegawa is located in the flood plain of the Mugigawa River, a tributary of the Nagaragawa River, just five minutes from the Sekihiromi Interchange on the Tokai Kanjo Expressway. Fresh vegetables grown in the area, the Tsurumurasaki Udon noodles that the Mugegawa River area is noted for, and other special local products are available for purchase. The restaurant area features menu items based on local products, such as the Mugegawa Bento (boxed lunch), handmade soba noodles, and Tsurumurasaki Udon noodles, as well as a light breakfast. Everyone is welcome to stop off here and relax for a while.

小さな道の駅です。名物つるむらさきうどんや、おいしい焼きたてパンがいただけます。地元特産品も色々ありました。
Gifu Seki Cutlery Hall

3.5

10 Reviews

Shopping

Gifu Seki-shi Heiwadori 4-12-6

A direct to customer store managed and operated by the Gifu Seki Cutlery Hall Association. The traditional techniques involved in Seki cutlery have been handed down from generation to generation since the end of the Kamakura period 800 years ago. The export value of Seki's cutlery is almost 50% of Japan's entire share, and Seki cutlery is renowned in North America and around the world. This store carries around 2,500 pieces of the finest Seki cutlery, and here you can purchase high quality kitchen knives, pocket and utility knives, scissors, razors, and more.

関市の交流施設せきてらすの中にあり、刃物の展示・販売がされています。独ゾーリンゲン、英シェフィールドと並ぶ世界三大刃物産地の一つの関市の施設とあって包丁やナイフから爪切りまで様々な刃物が並んでいてみて回るだけでも面白いです。刃物を無料で研いでもらえるイベントには多くの方が集まっていました。近くの鍛治伝承館と併せて訪れると良いと思います。
Mino Ceramic Art Museum, Tajimi

3.5

10 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Gifu Pref. Tajimishi Higashimachi 1-9-27

This museum gives you the chance to see, learn about, and experience the history and current state of Mino-yaki Pottery. You can reach it in about 20 minutes from JR Tajimi Station by taking the Kikyo Bus and getting off at the Mino-yaki Museum Mae bus stop. It displays the work of leading Mino potters and tells the roughly 1,300-year history of Mino-yaki Pottery. Pick up a pot shard and you'll feel the pottery's weight and texture and get a good look at the thickness of the glaze and the clay. You can also have local sweets and sip matcha tea from a cup made by one of Mino's leading potters and a living national treasure.

常設展に見る美濃焼の歴史は本当に何度見ても「ほ-っ」となります。人間国宝の器が、日展作家や陶芸展大賞受賞作家が手掛けた器の数々は目を見張る。一回りしたら、是非茶室へ。お好きな作家の器で一服どうぞ。
Hirayu Onsen Tourism Information Center

3.5

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Gifu Pref. Takayamashi Okuhidaonsengouhirayu 763-191

Hirayu Onsen Tourism Information Center is situated opposite the Hirayu Onsen Bus Terminal in the Oku-Hida Onsen (Hot Springs) District of Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. The Center provides information about accommodation, tourist attractions, seasonal events etc. in the Hirayu Onsen, which is the oldest and most historic hot springs area in the Oku-Hida District.

上高地はマイカー規制があるため、シャトルバスでのアクセスとなります。シャトルバスのチケットはあかんだなでも購入可能ですが、平湯のバスセンターでも購入可能です。こちらは駐車場も広いので、予め、平湯でチケットを購入してから、あかんだなに向かうのも1つの方法です。ちなみに、あかんだなを出発したシャトルバスは平湯のバスセンターも経由します。平湯からも多くの観光客が乗って来ます。個人的には、シャトルバスは平...
Eishoji Temple

4.0

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Gifu Pref. Nakatsugawashi Magome 5358

This temple has a long history and is said to have been established in 1558 and is also said to be the model for ‘Manpuku-ji Temple” which appears in Shimazaki Toson’s novel “Before the Dawn”. The temple is available as a place to stay, a place to try Buddhist vegetarian food and experience Zazen meditation. The wooden statue of the sitting Amida Nyorai, the wooden standing Sho Kanon statue, and the Shomen Kongo Pagoda in the precincts are designated as Nakatsugawa city cultural property.

This temple is not on the Main Street of Magome, but it is easy to find, since there is an indication. It is a quiet place without being disturbed by tourists. There is a grave of Toson’s family.
Jionzenji Temple

4.0

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Gifu Gujo-shi Hachimancho Shimadani 339

This Myoshinji Rinzai Zen temple is also known as Tessoen. It was founded in 1606 by Endo Yoshitaka, who built Gujo Hachiman Castle. The principal object of worship is Shaka Nyorai. Yakushi Nyorai, Benzaiten, Ususama Myoo, and Kanzeon Bosatsu are also enshrined. Tessoen is the temple's inner garden, a magnificent Muromachi period garden at the foot of Mt. Todoyama that incorporates huge rocks. Visitors enjoy the changing seasons with flowers in the spring, vibrant greenery in the summer, colorful autumn leaves, and the snowy winter grounds.

郡上八幡駅から徒歩25分ほど。郡上八幡のメインの観光スポットとは吉田川を挟んだ反対側にある。 1606年創建の臨済宗妙心寺派の寺院。正式な寺号は「慈恩護国禅寺」。本尊は釈迦如来。現本堂は1896年再建で木造銅板葺き。市指定名勝の池泉回遊式庭園「荎草園」(てっそうえん)は拝観料500円。和室に座って眺める庭園は趣きがあり、心落ち着く時間を過ごすことができる。次は紅葉の時期に訪れてみたい。
Roadside Station Shino Oribe

Transportation

Gifu Pref. Tokishi Izumikitayamachou 2-13-1

Motorists can reach Roadside Station Shino-Oribe by taking National Route 21 from the Toki Interchange on the Chuo Expressway and driving for 5 minutes in the direction of Minokamo. This roadside station is located in one of the best pottery villages in Japan, and it contains the largest shop in the region that sells Mino-yaki pottery in a wide variety of colors and designs. Popular souvenirs include sweets such as Takekawa Yokan, Oni Manju, and Sakata no Ajitsuki Yakiage, and unique sweet treats are available in the adjacent café, along with light breakfasts in the morning. The restaurant Toge no Saryo Miwaya serves a wide variety of seasonal dishes.
Okuhida Onsenkyo

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Gifu Takayama-shi Okuhida Onsenkyo
Roadside Station Shirao Fureai Park

3.0

5 Reviews

Transportation

Gifu Pref. Gujoushi Shirotorichouonji 11-1

Roadside Station Shirao Fureai Park is located five minutes by car from the Shirotori Interchange on Prefectural Route 82, Yamabiko Road. It functions as a rest stop for drivers headed toward the golf courses along the road and other leisure and tourism facilities. The direct sales area offers Roku no Sato Tanada rice, as well as fresh seasonal vegetables and flower arrangements and other famous local products. The coffee shop Cherry serves the famous local Kei-chan chicken set meal, as well as soba, udon noodles and other light meals. With the river murmuring in the background, this is one of the finest and most pleasant locations as a rest area and tourist information bureau for the local community.

土曜日の昼に訪れました。駐車場は広いのですが、店舗は小さかったです。産直売り場の野菜は、数が少なくなっていて残念でした。レストラン「チェリー」で、奥美濃ケイちゃん定食1000円をいただきました。ピリ辛炒めのケイちゃんがおいしく、ごはん・サラダ・みそ汁・漬物・コーヒーがついてボリュームもあり、よかったです。
Ono-cho Rose Park

3.5

6 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Gifu Pref. Ibigunonochou Kanou 650

This rose garden is about 35 minutes from the Meishin Expressway's Gifu Hashima Interchange. It's in Ono Town, one of Japan's leading rose growing areas where they opened in 1997. They have 150 varieties and 2,000 rose bushes that bloom one after another from May to November with their varying flowering seasons. You can really take your time and relax here, with features like its rose arches, playground equipment, and benches. They hold a Rose Festival every year in May when the blossoms are most abundant, with a photo contest and growers selling their seedlings.

冬なのに、綺麗に咲いていました。皆で散歩しながら、香りを楽しみ、花を愛でながら歩けました。かなりの距離を散歩できました。
Hida Space Science Museum KamiokaLab

4.0

7 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Gifu Hida-shi Kamiokacho Yuhigaoka 6

理解できているわけではないのですが、個人的には好きなテーマを扱っているところです。もう少しゆっくりとみたかったのですが、小学生には理解できずゲームの展示で遊び終わったらそこで終了でした。光電子増倍管が並び、カミオカンデぽい雰囲気も感じられる楽しいところでした。無料なのもいい。
Hida-Mino Seseragi Kaido

Travel / Tourism

Gifu Gujo-shi Koyamaichi

A 70-kilometer stretch of road that connects Hida Takayama and Gujo Hachiman. Running along the Yoshida River, it offers lovely seasonal scenery. It's been selected as one of the top 33 areas in Hida-Mino for viewing the foliage, and visitors come from all over the country during fall when the mountains turn golden. The many broadleaf trees and stark differences in elevation mean that the season lasts for an extended period, starting with the Nishiure Pass. Mid-May to June sees the mountains covered in fresh young leaves, giving a feel of nature's vibrancy.
Anpachihyaku Baien

3.5

18 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Gifu Pref. Ampachigunampachichou Sotozenkou 3208

"AnpachiHyakuBaien is a park located about a 15-minute drive from the Gifu-Hashima Interchange on the Meishin Expressway. The 3.9-hectare park contains more than 1200 plum trees of 100 different varieties, the largest number of varieties anywhere in Japan. It is open from late January to late March, so that visitors can see the early blooming winter red plum and the late-blooming Kaiun and Rinshi plums over a long period of time. From mid February to mid March, a sort of ""plum festival"" is held, with food booths featuring udon noodles, rice dumplings in a sweet teriyaki sauce, and bean jam desserts. Visitors can also buy fresh vegetables in Anpachi Town, processed agricultural products, and specialty items and view an exhibition of miniature bonsai plum trees."

１５４種１２００本以上の梅が楽しめる施設です、２月初めに訪れましたが数本の開花のみでした。それでも数組の来園者がありピーク時は結構な人手になるでしょうね。駐車場は無料ですが台数は多くないようです
Fujihashi Castle Nishimino Planetarium

3.0

10 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Gifu Ibi-gun Ibigawa Cho Tsurumi 332-1

This planetarium facility is located in the Tsurumi, Ibigawa Town, Ibi County. The building imitating a castle houses a planetarium, exhibition facilities and an observation room. In addition to images created using a MEGASTAR-IIB, which projects over 10 million stars, the facility also offers exhibits on celestial bodies and the history of old Fujihashi Village. The Nishimino Observatory and the Fujihashi Historical Folk Museum are located next door.

藤橋城の下には芝生広場があり、ゆっくり出来るほか、お城の中にはプラネタリウムもあるため、徳山ダムに行った寄り道には最適♪
Curnontue

5.0

13 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Gifu Takayama-shi Kiyomicho Makigahora 3154

"The name of this smokehouse means something like ""How can this be so delicious?"" They make and sell dry sausages, ham, pork patties, and bacon made from Kagoshima Kurobuta pork produced by a veteran farm. The workshop is modeled after an old building in Franche-Comte's Jura area and the large smoke house has a flue at the center for use in smoking their meats. Their premium dried white cured sausage has a deep, distinctive flavor that many customers find addictive."

お店に入るとまず最初に何種類かの燻製などをお茶付で試食させてくれます。天井にぶら下がっている白カビの熟成ソーセージが一番人気のよう。お値段はそこそこ張りますが、折角高山まで行ったなら寄ってみたいお店です。当日持ち帰るのなら大丈夫と思いますが、一泊の翌日帰りだった自分は日付指定で冷蔵便で宅配してもらいました。白カビの熟成ソーセージ、最高に美味しかったです。
Iwamura Castle Ruins

Travel / Tourism

Gifu Pref. Enashi Iwamurachou Shiroyama

One of Japan’s three major mountain castles, Iwamura Castle—also known as “Kirigajo” —is a well-fortified mountain castle that cleverly uses the landscape—a 180 meter drop—as a natural defense. You could easily call the grand stone walls “the Machu Picchu of the East,” and they will leave castle lovers breathless. The 700-year history of this castle is unmatched by any other castle in Japan. About 20 minutes by car via the Ena Interchange on the Chuo Expressway.

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Gifu Areas

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.