Gujo City Tourism Guide

Gujo!
Gujo City

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Gujo!

Visit a world of history and culturein the castle town of Gujo
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Visit a world of history and culturein the castle town of Gujo

Hakusan belief
Instruction in Kokin-Wakashu, a collection of ancient waka poems
Castle town Gujo-Hachiman

Hakusan belief
Here are my favorite spots.
Don't miss visiting them!

The charms of sightseeing in Gujo
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Where to walk in the castle town Gujo-Hachiman
Sightseeing map in Gujo-Hachiman
Japan's biggest odori dance town
A thrilling winter resort
Experience craftsmanship! (Hands-on spots)
Enjoy dining spots!
Enjoy travel in comfortable accommodations!
Seasonal colors

In 717, a Buddhist monk, Taicho, officially christened Mt. Hakusan as a holysite. Since then, Mt. Hakusan came to be known widely in Japan as a place
for religious training and also as a pilgrimage destination. Especially around
Kamakura and Muromachi periods（ 12th – 16th century）, Mt. Hakusan was at
its peak of popularity. Many pilgrims from all over Japan made the pilgrimage
to climb Mt. Hakusan. The site was normally so crowded with pilgrims that it
gave rise to a popular Japanese expression, still extant, which goes“A thousandpeople climbing, a thousand people coming down, and a thousand people
gathered at the foot of the mountain”. The main pilgrimage site was the HakusanOkunomiya Shrine at the mountain's summit, where pilgrims bowed and prayed
before the sunrise.
Hakusan-Chukyo Shrine in Itoshiro area is one of the most important spots
for the Hakusan belief. In the precincts of the shrine, there stand many big cedar
trees over a thousand years old, which add a sense of majesty and tranquility to
the atmosphere of the site. Nagataki-Hakusan Shrine and Choryu Temple
in Shirotori-cho are also historically significant sites in the area . In the nearby
Wakamiya-Shukokan Museum and Hakusan Cultural Museum , you can view alarge number of Buddhist statues and other works of art related to the Hakusan
belief and culture.

Japanese for travelers
Sightseeing map in Gujo City
Access-Guide

Full of the tips make your tour lovely.
Why not try?

Tourist Information Centers● Gujo-Hachiman Tourist Association

520-1 Shimadani, Hachiman-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref. TEL 0575-67-0002● Yamato Tourist Association

585 Tokunaga, Yamato-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref.

● Shirotori Tourist Association

717-1 Mukaikodara, Shirotori-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref. TEL 0575-82-5900● Takasu Tourist Association

3328-1 Ayutate, Takasu-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref.

TEL 0575-72-5000● Minami Tourist Association

725-3 Hakusan, Minami-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref.

TEL 0575-79-3111● Meiho Tourist Association

1015 Otani, Meiho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref.

TEL 0575-87-2844● Wara Tourist Association

1056-1 Sawa, Wara-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref.

TEL 0575-77-2211

Websites

En=English

TC=Traditional Chinese

In Japan we have had faith in mountains since ancient times.
The Hakusan belief is one such faith. Mt. Hakusan which
straddles Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures is one of the threemountains in Japan – together with Mt. Fuji and Mt. Tateyama– which are considered“holy”in Japanese tradition. The
mountain's main peak, Gozengamine, is 2702 meters high.
Being covered with permanent snow on the top even in summer,
the graceful Mt. Hakusan exudes a sense of exalted grace andnobility. As such, it is perhaps natural that people have regarded
it as an object of holy veneration and a domain of deities sinceancient times.

Mt. Hakusan

Helpful tips
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Itoshiro Old Cedar

TEL 0575-88-2211

En● Gujo City Hall

http://www.city.gujo.gifu.jp/english/◯● Gujo City Tourism Federation

http://www.gujokankou.com/en/
http://www.gujokankou.com/chc/◯● Gujo Hachiman Tourist Association

http://www.gujohachiman.com/kanko/index_e.html

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＊ The old trail for religious training
is now maintained as a climbing
route. Climbers following the trail
can trace history as they encounterthe ruins of ancient structures andlegendary place names along theway. At the starting point for a climb,
there is a cedar tree called the“ Itoshiro Big Cedar Tree ”,
A climbing route to Mt. Hakusan which overwhelms all who regard its
majesty. Its circumference is about
13 meters, and it is estimated that it
is some 1,800 years old. This stately
grand tree evokes a feeling of awe
in those who encounter it .

Nagataki Hakusan Shrine“Ennen”traditional performing art
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Instruction in Kokin-Wakashu, a collectionof ancient waka poems
The Field Museum - Kokin Denju no Sato islocated in the Yamato-cho area. It is a place where
you can learn and enjoy waka/tanka （a 31-syllable
Japanese poem）. Waka was a required cultural skill
for aristocrats and samurais in ancient times. It is also
an artistic traditional culture for the Japanese. Eachbuilding in the premises is constructed in authentic
Japanese style and arranged to blend in with thesurrounding bamboo groves, ponds, and the Scenic
Beauty Toshi-Yakataato Garden . The area
is surrounded by a delicate satoyama landscapewhere visitors can delight in its changing seasonal
atmosphere.

Castle town Gujo-Hachiman
Gujo-Hachiman Castle is a symbol of the GujoHachiman area. It was the sixth castle lord Tsunetomo
ENDO（1628-1676）who built the basis of the present
town centered on the castle. He diverted water into
town, moved temples and divided the town into 8 areas
such as Kajiya-machi for blacksmiths and Shokuninmachi for craftsmen. He also repaired the Hachiman
Castle. The“old town street”that has been preservedwith great care has a beautiful atmosphere that gives
visitors a sense of calm and comfort. The water flowing
in the canal is very clear. Old houses in the area havebeen beautifully maintained to preserve their historicallyaccurate appearance, adding a special touch to theatmosphere of the site.

The Field Museum - Kokin Denju no Sato

This museum is located near the ruins of
Shinowaki Castle . The To-Family governed Gujo
and lived in the Shinowaki Castle. The To-Family
were renowned for their waka-composing skill.
Among the To-Family, the ninth hereditary lord
Tsuneyori（ca. 1401-1484）was widely known
as the Patriarch of Instruction in Kokin-Wakashu.
A collection of waka poems which had been
published in 905 by the order of Emperor Daigo .
Tsuneyori instructed the interpretation of difficult
words and essence of the poems to the poet Sogi ,who was a master of the Renga style of linked
verse poetry（1421-1502）highly regarded at thetime for his skill.
An episode is known to tell us Tsuneyori's ability
and integrity. While the absence of Tsuneyori
because of his going on a campaign, neighboring
Shugo-dai（administrative position）Saito attacked
Tsuneyori's Shinowaki Castle and deprived it.
Tsuneyori lamented the society where anything
could be done to achieve the goals, and made10 waka poems about his feelings. Those poems
traveled to Saito through people. It is said that
Saito regretted his enormity and returned thecastle to Tsuneyori.

On the premises, there are several facilities
such as Waka Bungaku-kan where the works
by Japan's representative poets are exhibited.
Also on the site is the Shinowaki-Sanso cottage,
where poetry parties, tea ceremonies, and otherevents are held. There is also the Momochidori
restaurant , where you can dine while viewing
beautiful scenery, and also a Japanese style fancy
goods shop and a teahouse.
The Scenic Beauty
Toshi-Yakataato Garden

Gujo-Hachiman Castle

between the lord who tried to raise taxes and the
In Gujo-Hachiman, many historical stories have beenpeasants who were opposed to this policy. At last, thetold. One is about Chiyo（1556-1617）, who was apeasants in Gujo brought up this issue to the court of thedaughter of Morikazu ENDO , the first lord and builder
feudal government in Edo（Tokyo）. The court's decisionof Gujo-Hachiman Castle in 1559. She was married to
took the side of the peasants.
Kazutoyo YAMANOUCHI and
Although the peasants themselves
known as a woman who used hermade great sacrifices, the domain
considerable abilities to further herlord Kanamori family suffered a fallhusband's career. One day, Kazutoyo
from grace. More than 3000 such
saw a magnificent stallion which heso-called“Ikki ”or peasant riots arewanted to buy as a warhorse. But the
known to have occurred in Japanhorse was too expensive. However,during the Edo period, but this Horeki
Chiyo bought the horse with theSodo is the only one that succeeded
money she had saved secretly andin seeing to the dismissal andpresented it to her husband. Thisreplacement of bureaucratic officials
was the beginning of a brilliant
career which would see the lowerBronze statue of Kazutoyo and Chiyo of the feudal government such as the
Roju and domain lord. The lore thatclass samurai Kazutoyo eventuallysurrounds this incident tells us muchrise all the way up to become theabout the judiciousness and solidarity of the peasantsdomain lord of the Tosa domain. This episode of Chiyo'sin Gujo. After the Horeki uprising, the feudal government
is very famous as an example of the value of having aappointed Yoshimichi AOYAMA （1725-1779） as
wise wife.
domain lord for the area. From this point on, the Aoyama
Another famous legend is the one about the Horeki
family served as hereditary domain lords in Gujo until the
Sodo peasant uprising（1754-1758）, which was an
end of the Shogunate system in the late 1860s.
actual important historic event in Gujo. It saw a clash

Waka Bungaku-kan＊ Sogi-sui: The poet Sogi visited Gujo to receive Tsuneyori's
Instruction in waka poems. He built a hut by a clear spring in
Gujo-Hachiman and stayed there for about three years. The
spring is now known as the Sogi-sui. People said Sogi loved
this site.（→ P9）

4活かす＊ A golden"Dohyo"： Aoyama's treasure. Incidentally, thename Aoyama in the urban center of Tokyo derives fromthe fact that the Aoyama family maintained a shimo yashiki
townhouse in the area in the old Edo capital. The family
crest of the Aoyama clan is the“hagiku ”, a chrysanthemum
and its leaves, which represents an unflagging spirit calledryoso , referring to the ability of the hagiku to weather frost.
This ryoso spirit lives on today in the people of Gujo.

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Where to walk in
the castle town
Gujo-Hachiman
Gujo-Hachiman is a castle town that preserves
unique traditional Japanese culture. From the tower of
Gujo-Hachiman Castle, you can get a spectacular
view of the surrounding castle town 1 .

Gujo Hachiman Hakuran-kan museum

is a good place to begin a walking tour of the town.
It provides a good introduction to Gujo, with exhibits
divided into the themes of“water”,“traditional arts andcraft”, and“Gujo Odori Dance Festival ”（see page
10 for details）. Since the performances of Gujo
Odori dance 2 at the museum by dancers wearing
authentic yukata take place year round, you can watch
the real Gujo Odori dance even during the dancing offseason.
In the area around the Hakuran-kan museum, you
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way it was centuries ago in the Edo period. On bothsides of the town streets, there are channels carrying
water down from the surrounding mountain, as well as
the nearby Sogi-sui spring. You can hear water runningeverywhere in town.
Also, the town is home to many temples
and shrines. The Jion Zen Temple Tesso
Garden 3 , made in the Muromachi period, is aplace where you can have special pleasure in enjoying
seasonal flavors in a tranquil atmosphere.
If you need information assistance during yourwalk, drop by the Kyuchosya-Kinenkan（Gujo
Hachiman Former Government House）4 . It has a tourist
information center, souvenir shops, and a lounge.

■ Tips for walking in the castle town
You will see mizubunes when walking in the castle town.
It is a facility where potable water is provided free. As forpocket parks 5 , there are many mini parks in various
styles. Among others, popular spots include Yanaka Mizu
no Komichi 6 where art museums are located, and the

Igawa Komichi canal 7 where carps and fishes swimaround in water from a spring-fed creek.
There are also many gourmet spots in the town. It is niceto use“a map for walking and dining”. It contains coupons
which can be used at various restaurants and food outlets,
and is sold at the Kyuchosya-Kinenkan.

■ Experience Japanese culturein the castle town

The old town streets 8 of Gujo-Hachiman are
still in use as a residential area. Traditional fire walls calledsodekabe still remain on the second floor of the townhouses.
Those townhouses were made in a unique architectural stylewhose frontage was narrow and whose depth was long as aclever way of avoiding higher property taxes at the time.
The canals are used for daily life water 9 by using
segi-ita , a type of wooden water barrier. You can encounterpeople washing their laundries and vegetables there. Alongthe river flowing in the center of the town, you can see people
fishing for Ayu sweetfish and other fishes in the spring-fed
creek. In summer, you can see children playing in the waterand jumping into the river from the bridges.

Regardless of age and sex, people in Gujo naturally cometo learn how to live in harmony with the natural environment.
Close by Yanaka Mizu no Komichi, there is the houseof the Saito family , which has been designated a national
cultural asset. Entering from the front, you can enjoy Matcha ,powdered green tea, viewing the garden from the Japanesestyle tearoom.
In the beginning of winter, a green sugidama – a ballof cedar leaves – is hung from the eaves of the local sakebrewery. It is for telling passersby that fresh sake has
been brewed. Around the same time, you can see The
Nantendama（red nandina balls）⓾ hung from the eavesof the local stores. A nandina is a lucky charm for turning
hardship into good fortune.
In summer, many tourists wearing yukata andgeta ⓫ walk around the town. Yukata is a traditional casualsummer kimono . The wearing of yukata and geta is getting
more popular year by year as a way of enjoying Japaneseculture. The geta make a charming sound like“karan-koron ”
as their wearer walks in them. After taking a walk with yukata
and geta, you can go enjoy the Gujo Odori dance at night
without having to change clothes. That's really the way towalk around Gujo-Hachiman. Give it a try and enjoy the
fashion!

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The“Mame”Buses
The“Mame”buses make a complete
circuit of the town in about 1 hour. The
red buses and blue buses go in reverse
directions on the same route. The fareis 100 yen per passenger regardless ofthe distance.

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odori dance towns, Gujo

The Charms of Sightseeing in Gujo

The traditional dancing culture of Gujo, dating from the Edo period, continues toattract visitors even now. Today, large numbers of traditional dance fans come to Gujo
to enjoy Gujo Odori dance and Shirotori Odori dance from all over Japan in summer.
People of all ages can enjoy the event, joining together in large dancing circles.
Anyone is welcome to spontaneously join in the dance circle.
Although everyone is listening to the same music, each person is free to dance as
the music moves them, with some in a graceful dance, some in a lively, vigorous style,and still others in a slow and solemn dance. Whatever the style, both dancers andspectators can surely enjoy them all. Why don't you find your favorite style and dancealong with the crowd?
The music used for the dancing is very artistic, featuring distinctive singing styles,
Japanese drums, shamisen, and flutes. Traditional Japanese geta clogs also add tothe festive mood.
So, why not put on your yukata（traditional casual summer kimono）and geta andjoin the dancing!
＊ Within the city, many shops sell yukata kimono
and geta. Japanese style hotels have a rental
service for yukata and geta.

Gujo Odori Dance Festival

Gujo Odori

How to dance“Kawasaki”
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Alternately raise
your left and rightarms, keeping
in step with therhythm of themusic.

Move your arms
from right to left.

Make a small
triangle shapewith your both
hands.

Spread botharms out in abigger triangle
shape.

Kick out yourright leg forward.
Windmill yourright arm aroundin a big circularmotion.

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Repeat thismovement, but
now on your left
side.

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Do the same as①.

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Step into thecircle, making
a big triangle
shape with yourarms and kicking
back with yourright foot.

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Clap your hands
three times.
Raise your leftfoot at the sametime.

■ Shirotori Odori Dance Festival

How to dance“Gensuke-san”①

Snowboard FIS World Cup■ For everyone from beginners to experts

Satisfying layout of the courses■ Gujo Odori Dance Festival
The dance season lasts for about 30 nights in
Gujo-Hachiman, from mid July to the beginningof September. People dance all night during thepeak of the season, from August 13th to 16th.
There are ten varieties of the dance, including
the famous“Kawasaki”style. During the festival,
the venue changes according to the eventsin each town. In addition, dance contests areheld in separate categories including individual,group, and masquerade events.
The“Gujo Odori Dance Festival in Aoyama”
is performed for two nights in Aoyama, Tokyo
every late June. Many overseas performances
have also been taken places in Los Angeles,
Russia, Hawaii, Beijing, Toronto, and so on. The
dynamism of the Gujo Odori is so irresistible thatanyone watching it cannot help but dance. The“Gujo style”is an international standard so thatboth local people and visitors from overseas join
the dance and enjoy together.

A thrilling winter resort, Gujo⑤

Step back on
your right foot,raise your left
leg up forward,
and clap yourhands.

The Shirotori Odori dance features eight musicpieces, including“Gensuke-san”, and is popularfor young people because of its up-tempo style.
The dance festival is held over about twentynights from the end of July in Shirotori-cho area.
During August 13th to 15th, people dance allnight in a circle. You can find an old style dancein the Haiden Odori inwhich dancers sing toeach other and stomp
out rhythms with theirgeta clogs under the
kiriko hanging lanterns. A
masked dance contest isalso held every year.
Haiden Odori

Winter sports are fun! In Gujo, we have 11 ski resortsthat add excitement to the winter here. We havegood courses for experts, such as the ones where the
Snowboard FIS World Cup is held. Of course, we provide
many course layouts for intermediate and beginning skiers,
as well. Opening in the end of October, each ski resort
provides great facilities. These include a halfpipe course
for snowboarding that is one of the largest in Japan,
with music provided by hot DJs you can listen to while
you cruise the ski slopes. Please come and enjoy the
dynamism and speed of skiing and snowboarding here in
Gujo!

Good courses for experts■ Come, see, and feel!

Enjoying the snow

If you first experience a snow resort, try riding a snow
Rafting and tubing! You can experience an exciting ride

Enjoying the snow Raftingon the snow while enjoying the beautiful surrounding naturalscenery. Children can have fun sledding. An exclusive
sledding area is provided so children can sled safely.
The“Gujo Takasu Snow Festival”is held in the mid
February every year. Here you can see big snow sculpturesand kamakura snow houses, and enjoy many other snowrelated events.
＊ Plentiful restaurants and souvenir shops in the area mean
you can have fun off the slopes as well! There are also hot
springs nearby. Why don't you refresh yourself there?
Every ski resort has a rental shop for your convenience.
Gujo Takasu Snow Festival
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Enjoy dining spots!

Experience
craftsmanship!
Hands-on spots

In Gujo, we have a wonderful culture of craftsmanship. The superb
techniques and very soul of master craftsmen of old living in this castle
town have been passed down through generations of craftsmen ever since.
These traditional crafts include objets d'art and other original products.

■ You should try making“food replicas”by yourself!

Souvenir Straps

In Japan, molded plastic resin replicas of menu items are often
displayed in the showcases of restaurant entrances so that diners cangrasp the contents of the offered menu at a glance. It is very convenient
because you don't need to read menu books carefully when ordering.
These replicas are not common in other parts of the world, but havelong been a part of the food culture in Japan. This technique wascommercialized by Takizo IWASAKI , who was born in Gujo-Hachiman.
He founded a company using his process in 1932. His hobby waspainting, which was considered a luxury at that time. He researched
diligently into developing method of using his painting technique to color
the food replica products of his company, and his efforts eventually
succeeded in a company with nationwide product distribution. The firstfood replica was of an omelet. It was christened“The Commemorative
Ome”.

■ How to make a shrimp tempura

In Gujo, there are hands-on shops where you can make foodreplicas. By following instruction of the shop staff, anyone can easily
make replicas of tempura and lettuce that are identical with the realthing. You should experience the amazing moment when food replicas
come to completion!（There are 5 hands-on shops in the city.）

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Put some wax inlukewarm water.

Lay the core piece for the
shrimp on top of the wax.

Twist the wax around thecore.

Your shrimp is done!

Experience the Gujo Odori Dance

Experience Rafting

A workshop for experiencing the Gujo Odori danceTips for stylish dancing are given, and participantsreceive a certificate of attendance for the workshop.

Experience a thrill rafting the rushing water of thepristine Nagara River.

Various specialties of food are produced in Gujo, forexample, hams, seasonings such as miso（soybean
paste）and ketchup, sake, buckwheat noodles,
Japanese pickles, and sweets and snacks. In thecity, there are a number of restaurants which
serve fine homemade cuisine using
fresh local vegetables and otheringredients.

Eat and compare
Gujo cuisine favorites!

Popular food with a homey touch!

Okumino curry

The 25 restaurants in the city cooperated to start what theycall“the Okumino curry project”. This project is very unique
because its member restaurants are not only Western-stylerestaurants but also ramen noodle shops and other Japanese food restaurants. The menu created by each restaurant
is unique and rich in variation. Curry and rice, noodles, rice bowl dishes…it will be nice if you go to the shops and eat
and compare their original curry. For some of the hidden flavor of the curry, traditional Gujo miso is used. Most of thematerials are home-grown in Gujo. Each restaurant has its original taste, for example, with some using wild game meatsuch as boar and venison. Others use Hida beef, ko-jidori chicken , and so on. The marker for member shops is a yellow
flag. A meal will cost about 1000 yen at any shop.

Number one in Japan!

Ayu-wild sweetfish- in
Gujo
Ayu wild sweetfish is a river fish which
Japanese people have loved as“kogyo - fishof delicate flavor”since ancient times. The
river flowing in Gujo is the upper stream of the
Nagara River, which is one of the cleanest
rivers in Japan. It attracts many fishermen
from all over Japan during ayu season. Ayu
grow by eating algae in the riverbed, withthe result that their taste changes slightly
according to the environment of their native
river. The more delicious the ayu, the moreclean you know their native river is. Ayu in
Gujo have a special reputation in Japan. They
are called“Gujo Ayu”and are regarded as adelicacy. The best ayus are shipped directly
to high-class Japanese-style restaurantsin Tokyo. The ayu in Gujo have won the
grand prix in the“Seiryu-meguri Kikiayu Kai”
contest, a nationwide contest judging thecleanliness of rivers by comparing the flavorof the ayu they produce.
The favorite ayu cuisine for Japanese isgrilled ayu sprinkled with salt. Others include
ayu-zosui （Japanese risotto）, fried ayu,
. Among uniqueand ayu-zushi（ayu sushi）
recipes from Gujo, we cook ayu in gyoden（fish dengaku）or serve as sashimi . You caneat fresh ayu directly from the fishery at therestaurants and Japanese style hotels in thecity from the beginning of summer to autumn.
Please try this ayu cuisine when you visit
Gujo.

The home cuisine of Gujo!

Kei-chan“Kei-chan” cooking from northern
Gujo is the cuisine of stir-frying chicken
thigh and organ meat with cabbages
and onions after marinating the meat insauce using miso and soy sauce andother ingredients. The restaurants which
serve kei-chan are proud of the flavor of
their offerings, so they are using various
ingredients and techniques such as
flavoring with garlic and creating secretsauces. Originally, kei-chan was a home
cuisine, so people in Gujo have very
discriminating tastes about the food.
Also, each Gujo native has his or her own
preference, such as“I like the hine meat（adult chicken）best for snack food to gowith sake,”or“I prefer the tender meatof young chickens”. Kei-chan is very
popular in Gujo. Why not give it a try?

Wild game meat cuisine in Gujo

Botan Nabe
– Nabe with boar meat

This is a nabe pot-boiled dishincluding boar meat with vegetables
and tofu . It is seasoned with miso. Also
venison and horse meat version havebeen eaten in traditional Gujo cuisine.
Along with wild vegetables, berries andfruits, these meats are truly“blessingsfrom the mountain”.

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Enjoy travel in comfortableaccommodations!
Where to stay ?

Which type of the accommodation suits your travel style? Both western and Japanese style hotels add special color toyour travel. We have various types of accommodations in Gujo City.

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You can enjoy authentic Japanese
seasonal high cuisine served on beautiful
tableware.

＊ We have no tipping custom in Japan. However, you may tip the maid right before checkout when you feel you havebeen taken special care of in a ryokan Japanese style hotels.

HotelsRyokanJapanese style
hotelsMinshuku
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Cottages

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Western style hotels offer single, twin, double, and triple rooms.
Each room has a western style toilet and a shower with bathtub.
They vary from convenient business hotels to big hotels that offer
hot springs facilities and shops on site. If you want to stay for dinnerand breakfast, please indicate so when making a reservation.

A good way to experience Japanese hospitality is staying in aryokan! Basically, the charge for an overnight stay includes a dinnerand a breakfast. The meals you eat are typically served as room
service, although in some ryokan they will be served in a dining
room or restaurant in the hotel. Please check the arrangement when
you are making a reservation.

Minshuku are guest house facilities located in private homes.
It's simpler than a ryokan. Since most of them are Japanese style
houses, you can enjoy tatami mat rooms and home cuisine. This issuitable for those seeking cozy and homey surroundings.

Cottages are just right for the people who want a relaxed pace staywith family or friends. The areas surrounding the ski resorts havethese cottage style accommodations. Please check the furnishings
such as a toilet, bathroom, kitchen, and a refrigerator, when making
a reservation.

Camping is a good choice for summer fun if you want to relax
in a refreshing natural environment with your friends and family.
Bungalows are available for rent, as well as blankets and sheets.
You can cook on a wood fire at a communal barbecue site. Toilets
and coin showers are available.

2

It is a beautiful space filled with authentic
Japanese touches such as Japanese stylend rooms, tsuboniwa gardens, and ikebana
flower arrangements.

3rd

Experiencing a pure relaxing
sleep in a futon bed laid on
tatami mats.

4

You can have a leisurely bath in hot springs, large Japanesestyle bathing facilities, or outdoor bathtubs. Wearing awalk around the ryokan wearing yukata and slippers.

5th

Enjoy the wonderful smile and hospitality of your okami＊ An okami is either a landlady of a ryokan or its on site
female manager.

th yukata is good for relaxing after a bath. It is acceptable to＊ No swim suits in the bath
＊ No towels in the water＊ Wash yourself before getting
in a tub. Pay attention not tosplash water onto other people.

Geta : Japanese traditional wooden
clogs

❶
❷

The collar of a yukata should bearranged like this.
＊ It's the same for both men andwomen.
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Cherry blossom trees at Myoken Shrine

Bokka no Sato Park16

An autumn festival in Satoyama landscapeThe natural environment in Gujo is blessed by the holy mountain Hakusan
bestowing its seasonal beauty on us
in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Ninety percent of the Gujo area is mountainous.
The rich mountains carry superbly clear water that is the source of our vital energy.
You can find unique seasonal entertainments and sights in Gujo.
Come and enjoy the beautiful nature of Gujo!

Seasonal colors

Amida-ga-taki Falls

Gujo Hachiman Castle in autumn leaves

Playing in River

Nandina berries, a specialty in Gujo

Winter resort

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Sightseeing map
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Helpful tips

Closed in winter

Hirugano Highland Campsite［Greetings in Japanese］

Hakusan Chukyo Shrine

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White arum rookery

Takasu Snow Park▲

Thank you.

The first word to remember!
“Thank you”in Gujo dialect
Thank you  

▲▲

Good bye.

▲

Good evening.

▲

Good afternoon.

ohayo
こんにちは
konnichiwa
こんばんはkonbanwa
さようなら
sayonara
ありがとうarigato▲

Good morning.

these basic expression patterns in various situations by altering the［Useful expression］Use
vocabulary accordingly.

Nagaragawa
Rail Way… wa doko desuka

I want to buy/get ….

… wa ikura desuka

I want to drink ….

… wa arimasu ka

I want to eat ….

OkuzumiZenshoji Cherry Trees

Sirotori IC

Motai
Hot Springs

Hot Springs for Beauty "Shirotori"

Aburasaka-toge mountain pass

Rental Cottage Stropen House

Closed in winter

Motai Eboshi-dake mountain

Nihon-Doreikan

Outdoor in Motai Campsite Kera
Kanomizu no Kakeodori festival

Ogawa Kinosato Cottage

Kanomizu Hakusan Shrine

Motai Hotspring Ski Resort

Meiho Folk Museum

NPO Koujibira Yamanoie House

Nagomiya Seseragi

Watashi wa … o kaitai

Achiba Castle ruins

私は…を飲みたい▲…はありますかWatashi wa … ni ikitai

Moss phloxes in Kunita s house

Shirao Ski Resort

Fujiro Cherry Trees

私は…を買いたい▲…はいくらですか▲

Watashi wa … o nomitai

Otani Forest Campsite

Zenbe cherry blossom tree

Roadside station Meiho

Japanese giant salamander habitat

Row of cherry blossom trees along Kurisu River

私は…を食べたい▲▲Do you have…?

▲

How much is/are … ?

I want to go to ….

…はどこですか▲▲Where is the … ?

Sumimasen …

Meiho Hot Springs "Yusei-kan"

Roadside station Shirao Fureai Park

私は…に行きたいRoadside station
Pascal Kiyomi

Meiho Kogen Nature Experience Center
Meiho Berg Cottage

Washigatake Kogen Golf Club

Roadside station
NAO Akeno-kogen Campsite
Shirotori (Hakusan Nagataki Park)West Sirotori IC

Excuse me …

Washigatake Tateishi
Campsite
Meihou Ski Resort

Washiga Take Ski Resort
Washigatake Natural Hot Springs

Hakusan Cultural Museum
Nagataki Hakusan Shrine/
Choryu Temple

NAO Okunagara Campsite

Whitepia Takasu

Takasu IC

okini

Closed in winter

Gujyo Highland Ski Resort
Daily Gujo Country Club

Futakoe Hot Springs

Shiratori Kogen Country Club

Aburasaka
Cherry Blossom Park

すみません

Bokkano Sato Hot Springs "Bokka"
Lavenderin Bokkano SatoWinghills Shirotori Resort
Natural Hot Springs "Manten no Yu"
Amidagataki Falls
Rock Field
Hinoki-toge pass
Yunohira Hot Springs
Itoshiro Campsite
Snow Wave park Shirotori Kogen

おおきに

Closed in winter

Hirugano Kogen SA/ Smart IC for ETC

Winghills Shirotori Resort Roadside station
Campsite with hot springs Dainichi-take

Itoshiro Charottetown

Shokawa IC

Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort

Bunsuirei Park

Dynaland

おはよう

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Mt. Hakusan climbing trail start point

Roadside station
Sakura no Sato Shokawa

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Japanesefor travelers

Itoshiro Old Cedarroad

Bunsuirei divide

Try speaking Japanese at the hotels and shops you visit! That will surely bring you
some heartwarming moments. Because writing and drawing are also the means ofcommunication, it may help you to carry a memo pad and a pen with you.

Hakuun-zan Yasuragi no Mori trail

Watashi wa … o tabetai

Roadside station Kokin-denju-no-sato Yamato

Wara hot spring standYamato Hot Springs "Yasuragi-kan"
Cherry blossom trees in Myoken shrine
Kokin Denju no Sato Field Museum
Shinowaki Castle ruins

Map Key[Helpful vocabulary]Okunagara cherry trees dike
Sugigase Yana

Gifu Yamato PA
Gifu Yamato IC

Toukai Hokuriku
Highway

Nature Walk
水noyesterday

▲

today

▲

tomorrow

▲

▲

yes

▲

▲

▲

restroom

here

▲

you

I

ワイン（赤／白）▲juice

wain(aka/shiro)
ジュース
jusu

bread

gyunyu
ごはん
gohan
パン
pan
わたし
watashi
あなた
anata
トイレ
toire

ここ

koko
はい
hai
いいえ
iie
昨日
kino
今日
kyo
明日
ashita▲▲wine (red/white)

rice

▲

▲

japanese sake

milk

▲

coffee

mizu
ビール
bilu
コーヒー
kohi
酒
sake

▲

▲

beer

▲

▲

water

牛乳

Gujo Hachiman Nature Garden

Museums &Cultural Interest

1

2

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3

san

4

shi/yon

5

go

6

7

8

9

roku shichi/nana hachi ku/kyu

10ju

Trekking Starting Point▲▲▲

Bill us separately, please.

Kurejitto kado wa tsukaemasuka
おすすめは何ですか
Osusume wa nani desuka
別々に払いますBetsu betsu ni haraimasu

Mitarainotaki falls

Mikazuki Waterfalls

Gujo Hachiman
Kanko Yana

Ski Resort or Area
Ayu Yana Fishing

タラガトンネル

Takahata Hot Springs

Other Point of Interest
Highway or Express Way

Fukubegatake PA

Minami Furusato Museum
Hoshinomiya Shrine

Kami noOtsue-sugi
cedar

Fukube no Sato Kayukawa Cottages
Ayu no Sato
Kamagataki falls

Scenic Road
Local Road

Cherry blossom trees in Fukado

Shingu Shrine

Enku Museum

Minami IC
Kariyasu Kanko Yana

Roadside station
Hida-Kanayama
Nukumori no Sato
Hot Spring

Forest Park 373

Minami Royal Country Club

"Kodakara no Yu" Hot Springs
YasakaTree peony garden in Keisho-ji temple
Minami kodakara Onsen

Minami Kanko Konno Yana

Roadside station Minami

Roadside station Rasten Horado

Roadside station
Mino Niwaka Chaya

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Hosu Cherry Trees

Wara Historical Museum
Wara River park Trailer's Site

Gujo Hachiman
Rainbow Trailer Campsite

Gujo Hot Springs "Hosen"

クレジットカードは使えますか

What is today's specials?

Piled rocksin Togakushi shrine

Roadside station Wara

Japanese giant salamander habitat

Railway

May I use credit card?

Kyuchosya-Kinenkan

Campsite

National Road

[Helpful expressions at the shops]

Gujo stalactite caveThree museums in Yanaka

Gujo Hachiman IC

Tourist Centre &Informationichi

Gujo Hashiman Castle
The Castle Town Plaza

Gujo river side Cherry Trees

Scenic View(Flower)

Otsuki Forest Park Campsite

Gujo Hachiman Hakuran-kan Museum

Sogi-sui Water Spring

Onsen / hot spring

Gujo Hachiman Seseragi Riverwood Trailer CampsiteFe

Kojozan PA

この地図の作成に当たっては、国土地理院長の承認を得て、同院発行の数値地図25000（空間データ基盤）を使用した。
（承認番号

平21業使、第570号）

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Access-Guide
By railTokyo
Shin-Osaka

JR Shinkansen Nozomi/ Hikari
96 min. /104 min.

NagoyaJR Shinkansen Nozomi/Hikari
49 min./ 51 min.

NagoyaJR Tokaido line
/ Meitetsu line
20 min. / 30 min.

Gifu

JR Tokaido line
/Meitetsu line
20 min./30 min.

Gifu

JR Wide-view Hida limited express

Nagoya40 min.

JR Takayama line
35 min.

Mino-Ota

JR Takayama line
35 min.

Mino-Ota

Nagaragawa
Railway line
90 min.

Gujo

Nagaragawa
Railway line
90 min.

Gujo▲ 4h. 1min. ~ 4h. 19min.

▲ 3h. 14min. ~ 3h. 26min.

Nagaragawa Railway line

Mino-Ota

90 min.

By express bus
Keio bus
5 h. 30 min.

Hida-Takayama

Odakyu bus / JR Tokai bus
7 h / 8 h.

Gifu

Tokyo
Tokyo

Nohi bus
1 h. 20 min.
Gifu bus
1 h. 10 min.

Gujo
▲ 6 h. 50 min.

Gujo
▲ 8 h. 10 min. ~ 9 h. 10 min.

Kintetsu bus / Nohi bus

Osaka

Gujo

4 h.

▲ 4 h.

（

Meitetsu bus / JR Tokai bus / Nohi bus

Nagoya1 h. 30 min.
Nohi bus

Kanazawa

By carCentrair Road
/ Chitaodan Road
/ Chitahanto Road

/ Nagoya expressway
Central Japan
40 min.
International Airport (Centrair)
Tomei expressway/ Shin Tomei expressway
4 h.

Tokyo
Osaka
Kanazawa

Nohi bus

Shirakawago

1 h. 15 min.

Nagoya1 h.

NagoyaGujo▲ 2h. 10min.

Gifu bus Express
1 h. 25 min.

Meishin expressway
2h. 25 min.

Ichinomiya JCT

Hokuriku expressway
20 min.

Oyabe JCT

1 h. 20 min.

Tokai-Hokuriku
expressway
40 min.

Gifu

Ichinomiya JCT

Gujo▲ 1 h. 30 min. (1 h. 25 min.)Nohi busHida-Takayama

Nagoya expressway/ Meishin expressway/ Tokai-Hokuriku expressway
40 min.

Tomei expressway/ Meishin expressway
30 min.

）Tokai-Hokuriku
expressway
50 min.

Tokai-Hokuriku expressway
50 min.
Tokai-Hokuriku expressway
1 h. 50 min.

Gujo
▲ 3 h. 35 min.

Gujo
▲ 2 h.

Gujo▲ 5 h. 20 min.

Gujo
▲ 3 h. 15 min.

Gujo
▲ 2 h. 10 min.

Kanazawa

Gujo
Gifu
Kyoto

Nagoya
Osaka

Tokyo

How to use
the Nagaragawa Railway line

① When boarding

Please take a numbered ticket from a ticketing machine when boarding.

② When getting off
Put your fare or ticket into the fare box together with the numbered ticket.
Please put exact fare into the box after checking your fare from thedisplayed fare chart.

➡ Please exit from the front door after paying your fare.

Issue

Tourism Section of Gujo City Hall Department of Commerce & Tourism
130-1 Shimadani, Hachiman-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture
TEL: 0575-67-1121 E-mail: kankou@city.gujo.gifu.jp
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