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★★★ Official English Tourism Page of Gifu Prefecture ★★★

Spreading the word about GIFU, the Heartland of Japan, from the grand mountains of Hida to the clear rivers of Mino ✨

A trip to Gifu is naturally an adventure.

02/06/2026

♨️ Immerse yourself in nature at Shinhotaka no Yu Hot Spring! ♨️

🏞️ Located along the Gamata River, enjoy the beauty of nature while bathing in the great outdoors.
This unique hot springs is a mixed-gender and open-air onsen. Please note that, unlike most onsen in Japan, swimsuits are required here! 🩱 🩳 Separate changing rooms are available for men and women.
🌿🍁 Shinhotaka no Yu is the perfect place to enjoy the lush summer greenery or vibrant foliage in autumn!

📅 Dates: Open from April 19th to October 30th, 2026
⏰ Opening times: 8:00AM to 6:00PM
🚌 Access: 2-minute walk from Nakaokogen-guchi bus stop on the Nohi Bus Hirayu/Shinhotaka Line

ℹ️ For more info:
🔗 https://okuhida.or.jp/en/p/hot-spring/%E6%96%B0%E7%A9%82%E9%AB%98%E3%81%AE%E6%B9%AF/ (Official Okuhida Onsen Website in English)
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/see-do/okuhida-hot-spring-villages/
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/see-do/shinhotaka-ropeway/

01/06/2026

🌄 The Great Bridge of the Northern Japan Alps 🌉

Catch epic views of the Northern Japanese Alps from this breathtaking bridge! Connecting Nabedaira Nature Park and Nakao-Kogen Highlands in Shinhotaka Onsen, this bridge offers spectacular scenery as a cycling or driving route! 🚴🚗

🌿🍁 Enjoy fresh greenery in early summer or watch the mountains turn vibrant shades of red and orange in autumn!

🚗 📸 Take a break here to capture unforgettable photos during your visit to the Okuhida Hot Spring area!

ℹ️ For more info:
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/see-do/okuhida-hot-spring-villages/
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/specials-of-gifu/hot-springs/

31/05/2026

⛰️ Reach altitudes of 2,700m+ with ease by bus! 🚌

Gain access to the great Northern Japanese Alps and ride on Japan’s highest altitude road! ☁️ Explore a world above the clouds as Nohi Bus takes you high into the Hida Mountains.
⛰️ From here, many beautiful spots are just a short walk from the Tatamidaira parking lot, making it a perfect place for hikers of all levels! 🥾 Hike to one of the many peaks to see a sea of clouds below, or from Mt. Kengamine (3,026m), you might even catch a glimpse of Mt. Fuji in the distance. 🗻

🌸 Discover an alpine landscape at the Alpine Flower Field, where, if you’re lucky, you might even spot the rare rock ptarmigan!

🌿 To protect this precious environment, this road is closed to private vehicles, so we recommend taking Nohi Bus!

📅 The Norikura Skyline is open from May 15th to October 31st, 2026! ❄️ Snow walls are usually visible until mid-June!

🚌 Easy access by bus from both Takayama or Matsumoto! Check out Norikura’s official website to find out more!
🔗 https://norikuradake.jp/en.html　

ℹ️ For more info:
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/see-do/norikura-skyline/　
🔗 https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/route_bus/norikura-line-en/　

29/05/2026

🌿 Early summer in Shirakawa-go 💜

With May coming to an end, we’re welcoming the transition from spring into summer. 🌸➡️☀️
Up in the northern mountainous regions of Gifu, the summer heat comes a bit later than in the south, making now the perfect time to visit!

As the cherry blossom season comes to a close, the scenery transforms from pink hues 🌸 to verdant greens landscapes 💚 with pops of blue and purple as hydrangea season approaches! 💙💜

⚠️ When visiting Shirakawa-go, help us preserve this beautiful area by:
🚌 Traveling by bus — the roads and parking lots get very busy, so help reduce traffic by taking the bus!
🚭 Refraining from smoking —these traditional houses are extremely flammable!
🗑️ Leaving no trace—please take your rubbish back home with you!
📸 Please remember that this scenic village is still home to local residents. Be respectful of their privacy when exploring and taking photographs.

ℹ️ For more info:
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/specials-of-gifu/shirakawa-go/　
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/.../unesco-world-heritage-site.../　

28/05/2026

🩵 Hydrangea Gardens in Bloom with Breathtaking Views of the Nobi Plains💜

🌙 Located in Kaizu City, Tsukimi no Mori Park is known as one of the best spots in Japan for moon viewing! 🌄 A climb up the “Stairway to the Moon” leads visitors to a panoramic observation deck with sweeping views of the Nobi Plains. 🌃 At night, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the moon and sparking city lights in the distance.
🌿 During the day, you can enjoy the beautiful nature that spreads across the park! In June, thousands of hydrangeas bloom, creating a sea of purples and blues! 💜🩵

🚉🚶 Access: About a 20-minute walk from Komano Station on the Yoro Railway line

ℹ️ For more info:
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/see-do/tsukimi-no-mori-park/

27/05/2026

🏯 Legendary castle surrounded by thousands of beautiful hydrangeas! 💜

Sunomata Castle in Ogaki is famous for being supposedly built in just one night! 😲

This scenic castle, rich in history, is located next the Sai River, a popular spot for cherry blossoms in spring and hydrangea in summer. 💜 Visit in June to see over 3,000 blossoms painting the landscape in stunning purple hues!

🚌【Access】From bus platform 6 at JR Gifu Station, take the Obusa Sunomata Line bus for around 35 minutes and get off at the “Sunomata” bus stop.

ℹ️ For more info:
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/see-do/sunomata-castle/

26/05/2026

🚌 Easier access than ever! Hop aboard the direct bus from Tokyo to Magome! ✨

🥾⛰️ Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of the samurai on the historic Nakasendo Trail!
🚌 Travel with ease with the daily direct Chuo Liner KANI bus, connecting Tokyo Station and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal with Magome-juku or Nakatsugawa-juku.

Depart Tokyo in the morning and arrive in Magome just in time for a delicious local lunch! 🍜
Or travel in the opposite direction and after a night at a traditional inn, depart Magome at 8:35am and arrive in Tokyo just after noon, with plenty of time left to explore! 🌆

ℹ️ For more info:
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/see-do/magome-juku-historic-post-town/ (More about Magome-Juku)
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/plan-your-trip/highlights-nakasendo/ (Nakasendo Trail Itinerary)
🔗 https://www.kousokubus.net/JpnBus/en (Bus Reservation Website- available in English. For the Magome stop, select 馬籠)

25/05/2026

🌾 Celebrate the Festival of the God of the Rice Fields at the Sakaori Tanada Terraced Rice Fields! ✨

🙏 Experience the magic of a local festival as people honour the God of the rice fields and express gratitude to their ancestors!
🕯️🌙 As evening falls, the rice paddies are lined with candles, creating a gentle glow across the fields.
🏮 In recent years, a lantern procession has also been held, offering a meaningful way to build strong community bonds.
🌿 Join the celebration and witness the valuable work of the Ena City Sakaori Rice Terrace Preservation Society, which supports the local rural community.

📍 Venue: Sakaori Tanada Terraced Rice Fields, Ena
📆 Date: June 6th, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30PM to 9:00PM
🚌 Access: Take the No. 13 Nakanoho Line from JR Ena Station (Ena Ekimae Bus Stop) for 36 minutes to the Noze bus stop, then walk for around 30 minutes.

ℹ️ For more info:
🔗 https://sakaori-tanada.com/english (Sakaori Tanada Official English Website)
🔗 https://sakaori-tanada.com/news/4346/ (Official Event Information- Japanese Only)

📸 Photo provided by
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/p/DKogA48vvXl/

24/05/2026

🏯500 years of Naegi Castle! 🎉

🥾 Are you planning on trekking the Nakasendo Samurai Trial this year?
🎉 Then it’s the perfect time for a side quest to the epic mountaintop ruins of Naegi Castle! Built in 1526 by Toyama Masatoshi, the castle officially turns 500 years old this year!

Perched atop a rugged mountainside, these striking ruins make for a spectacular picture📸 and are well deserving of their place on the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles list. 🏯
🌄 After a 30-minute hike up the hillside from the Naegi bus stop, visitors are rewarded not only with the immense boulders that form the castle walls, but also with the breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area from the summit.

🏛️ Don’t miss a visit to the nearby Naegi Toyama Memorial Museum to learn more about the fascinating local history!

ℹ️ For more info:
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/see-do/naegi-castle-ruins/
🔗 https://www.city.nakatsugawa.lg.jp/soshikikarasagasu/kankoka/01/2/32716.html (Official Nakatsugawa Website Castle Information)

22/05/2026

⚔️ The Samurai and Sh**un Experience! Sekigahara 1-day itinerary from Nagoya or Kyoto! 🏯

Experience the historic battlefield that shaped Japan’s future! Check out some of our recommendations below for the perfect day trip!

🚆 Morning: Travel to Sekigahara
-From Nagoya: Nagoya: About 45 minutes by JR Tokaido Main Line
-From Kyoto: Approx. 20 minutes by Tokaido Shinkansen to Maibara Station and then 20 minutes by JR Tokaido Main Line
📍 Pick up guide map at the Tourism Information Center in front of Sekigahara Station.

🏯 Next, visit the Battlefield Memorial Museum!
⚠️ Advance online booking recommended
✨ Don’t miss out on
-The immersive theater experience
-The Sengoku Experience Corner
-The 360-degree observation room
🍱 Enjoy a delicious lunch at the museum restaurant

🚲 Afternoon: Explore the Battlefield
Rent a bike to explore the area
⛰️ Mt. Sasao (Ishida Mitsunari’s camp)
🏯 Tokugawa Ieyasu’s final camp
🪦 Ōtani Yosh*tsugu’s grave
⚔️ Battle Commencement Memorial
Return the bike and browse the museum gift shop 🛍️
➕ Optional Activities
📍 Rent samurai armor at the Sekigahara Sasayama Exchange Center
📸 Perfect for memorable photos!
📍 Sekigahara Warland – a quirky historical park featuring battle figures just a 5-minute taxi ride away

🌙 Evening: Head to Gifu City
Take the train to Gifu Station and head to the Nagara River to enjoy a dinner while watching Ukai Cormorant Fishing 🔥🐟
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/see-do/cormorant-fishing-on-the-nagara-river/ (For more info about Ukai)
🔗 https://www.ukai-gifucity.jp/ (Official site for Ukai reservations)

ℹ️ For more info about Sekigahara
🔗 https://sekigahara.pref.gifu.lg.jp/en/ (Official Website in English)
🔗 https://visitgifu.com/sekigahara/ (More about the battle and town in English)

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住所

Kaizu-shi, Gifu