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Late summer to autumn is the best season to enjoy Gifu’s abundant nature. With lots of walking and exploring to do outside and in the mountains, it’s ideal to go when the weather is sunny and warm. However, all four seasons boast their own beauties, seasonal activities, and more.
Gifu is Japan’s literal and figurative heart, with untouched traditional villages nestled in picturesque mountain ranges. Gifu Prefecture is steeped in history, and its significance shines through to this day. The pivotal battle that united the nation took place at Sekigahara, and you can visit the battlefield today.
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Mountain Bike through Beautiful Gifu Scenery
Dance the Gujo Odori in Gifu
In Gifu, it’s finally time to show off your best dance moves, Gujo-style. Get your yukata and geta (traditional wooden clogs) ready for the the Gujo Dance Festival, a tradition over 400 years old, considered to be one of Japan’s three great Bon dances. Held across 30 different nights over a period of three months and with moves that are easy to learn even for beginners, it’s hard not to join in the festivities.
Gero Hot Springs Festival
This annual four-day festival is Gero’s largest summer event, with plenty of fireworks and very special performances to be enjoyed! Not to mention, the dynamic Dragon-God Fire Festival is back after a 3-year hiatus.
Dazzling Panoramic Night City Views from Gifu Castle
See the brilliant city lights of Gifu (and those of Aichi and Mie) before your very eyes during this special, limited-time night event at Gifu Castle and Kinkazan Ropeway! Both Gifu Castle and Kinkazan Ropeway are open for extended hours over the summer.
Winter Illumination at Ogimachi Village
Join this exclusive event that occurs only six nights a year! See the gassho-zukuri-style farmhouses of UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go illuminated at night against a snowy white landscape, looking like a magical scene straight out of a fairytale.
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New Sustainable Tourism Programme “Next Gifu Heritage” Announced
Part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable tourism, Gifu Prefecture has recently announced a new tourism programme presenting sustainable tourism destinations touted to gain worldwide attention. The first of the “Next Gifu Heritage” tourism programme features two spots – Osaka Town, Gero City’s “Hida Osaka ~ tour waterfall and hot springs, experience nature’s blessings”, and Iwamura Town, Ena City’s “Iwamura, Ena ~ tour rural landscapes, discover Japan’s history”.
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Gujo Hachiman Castle Reopens
The oldest reconstructed wooden castle in Japan, Gujo Hachiman Castle has finally been reopened after a long 5 months of closures for renovations! Located high above the old Gujo Hachiman castle-town streets, it offers a scenic view of Gujo and the surrounding mountains. Make sure to bring some good shoes as the walk to the top is a little bit of hike.Once you’ve checked out the castle, a stroll through the narrow castletown streets and among the many temples and shrines in Gujo Hachiman is the next best thing you could do during your visit here!
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