Gifu Prefecture is located in the center of Japan,and although it is not a big city, it is a peaceful place. I knew that it was difficult to access,so I went sightseeing by car.It snows from December to March, and there is atmosphere. It has a history of hot springs, world heritage buildings,andcastle.There are some dishes that you must try when you visit Gifu Prefecture.
1. Seeing an ancient castles.
Gifu Castle and Gujo Hachiman Castle are famous castles with history.The stone walls and old roads remain intact.The castle has an imposing presence and beauty.The view from the observation deck is also amazing!
2. Monet’s pond is amazing.
It was a pond without a name, but it became a tourist spot as ” Monet’s Pond” because the beautiful pond resembled Claude and Monet’s paintings. What surprised me was the color of this pond. The best time to see them is in the morningsd of June or August.
3. Shirakawa‐go is a must-visit place
Gassho-style villages. It became a World Heritage Site in 1995. Gassho-zukuri is a house with a thatched roof.You can actually tour the building.
This area is covered with snow in winter.The scenery is great,but it’s cold.It snows in this area,so dress warmly in winter.
If you came here,please eat soba.There are several restaurants.
4. Walking around the castle town
You can see the old townscape of the castle town.Japanese people go sjghtseeing on weekends.There are many people. Takayama Jinya Ruins is a building built by the Edo Shogunate for management.You can tour inside the building.
This area is famous for Takayama ramen. It’s soy sauce remen. It was delicious.
5. Walking around the 100 famous mountain castles
Iwamura Castle and Naegi Castle are mountain castles. It has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 most famous castles.If you like history,this is the place to go.
6. Travel back in time to the Edo period in a post town
Magome-juku is a famous post town. It is a famous tourist destination listed in foreign guidebooks.If you come here, please eat soba.The soba restaurant called Keiseian is delicious.
7. Take the Shinhotaka Ropeway
If you ride the double-decker gondola to the top of the mountain,you will be amazed by amazing scenery.
8. Enter the hot spring
Gero Onsen has a history of more than 1000 years and is a famous hot spring.It is a famous hot spring in Japan.There are many inns.
9. Eat Hida beef and local food
Gifu Prefecture is famous for Hida beef.If the restaurant has Hida beef,try it.Locals eat with miso.
Pickled steak is a local dish of Gifu.This is a dish of Chinese cabbage grilled with sweet soy sauce.Pickles are cold foods.In cold regions,it is heated and grilled.
