岐阜県 · Chubu Region
Gifu Hidden Gems
Mountain Japan at its most photogenic — thatched farmhouses, a preserved Edo townscape in Takayama, and river towns still fishing with cormorants.
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Climate & Best Season
Hida in the north is cold and snowy; the southern plain is hot and humid. April–May and October–November are ideal.
Famous For (Food)
- Hida beef
- Ayu (sweetfish)
- Keichan
- Gohei-mochi
Signature Sights
- Shirakawa-go (UNESCO)
- Takayama old town
- Gero Onsen
- Gujo Hachiman
Gifu· Gujo
Gujo Hachiman — Water Town of Springs & Canals
Gujo Hachiman (郡上八幡) is a castle town built on spring water — over 100 natural springs flow through the streets in open…
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Updated Jul 2026
Gifu· Gujo
Gujo Hachiman Food Sample Workshops — Craft Fake Food
Gujo Hachiman produces 60% of Japan's sampuru (food samples) — the hyper-realistic plastic replicas displayed in restaur…
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Updated Jul 2026