Gujo-Hachiman, Minokamo Travel Guides

The Gujo Hachiman and Minokamo areas offer tourist attractions such as Kiyomizu Temple, Shinbashi, and Kibune Shrine; sightseeing events such as the Gujo Odori Dance, Tenno Festival, and Sakura Festival; and local delicacies such as botan nabe, Meiho ham, and tomato bowls.

Minokamo is located in the south-central part of Gifu Prefecture. The southern part is a residential area, while the Kiso River flows through the southern end, and the northern part is an area of lush greenery with many camping grounds and other leisure facilities. There are various sightseeing spots such as "Japan Line Rafting," "Kiyomizu Temple," "Japan Showa Village," "Minokamo Health Forest," and "Minokamo Cultural Forest.

Gujo Hachiman" is an area famous for its famous water and clear streams, and there are many areas around the area where you can enjoy the great outdoors. Visitors can also enjoy fishing and a variety of outdoor activities. Gujo Hachiman Castle" is a castle that was reconstructed based on Ogaki Castle.

The "Gujo Hachiman Museum" was built in the Taisho era (1912-1926) and has been left in its original appearance. The Hakusan Museum of Culture, which exhibits nationally important cultural properties, is just one of the many cultural facilities in the area.

If you go further north, you will find "Shirakawa-go Ogimachi Gassho-Zukuri Village," which is illuminated at night in winter, creating a fantastic atmosphere. Also nearby is the "Sekigahara Battlefield.

Behind Gifu Park are the ruins of Oda Nobunaga's residence. For a change of pace, take a stroll through the "Jomon Great Cave. If you are tired of strolling, stop by "Gero Onsen Gassho Mura" and take a hot spring bath. You can also stop by the Hirayu Bus Terminal to buy local souvenirs.

The food in this area has many of Gifu's unique characteristics, but the "natural sweetfish cuisine" and "Hida beef" are so delicious that they will make your taste buds roar. Nagaragawa maitake mushrooms," a delicacy from the mountains, is another attractive Goto dish.

This area has a great variety of Hida beef dishes. The sweet marbling is indescribably delicious, so please enjoy it.

River fish is also a highlight of this area. In particular, the king of river fish, such as iwana (rockfish) and yamame (mountain lionfish), are grilled with salt and are so delicious that once you try them, you will never forget them.