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Hakusan belief In Japan we have had faith in mountains since ancient times. The Hakusan belief is one such faith. Mt. Hakusan which Visit a world of history and culture straddles Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures is one of the three in the castle town of Gujo mountains in Japan – together with Mt. Fuji and Mt. Tateyama Here are my favorite spots. – which are considered“holy” in Japanese tradition. The 3 Hakusan belief Don't miss visiting them! mountain's main peak, Gozengamine, is 2702 meters high. 4 Instruction in Kokin-Wakashu, a collection of ancient waka poems Being covered with permanent snow on the top even in summer, 5 Castle town Gujo-Hachiman the graceful Mt. Hakusan exudes a sense of exalted grace and nobility. As such, it is perhaps natural that people have regarded it as an object of holy veneration and a domain of deities since The charms of sightseeing in Gujo ancient times.

6 Where to walk in the castle town Gujo-Hachiman 8 Sightseeing map in Gujo-Hachiman Mt. Hakusan 10 Japan's biggest odori dance town 11 A thrilling winter resort 12 Experience craftsmanship! (Hands-on spots) In 717, a Buddhist monk, Taicho, officially christened Mt. Hakusan as a holy 13 Enjoy dining spots! site. Since then, Mt. Hakusan came to be known widely in Japan as a place 14 Enjoy travel in comfortable accommodations! for religious training and also as a pilgrimage destination. Especially around 16 Seasonal colors 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 Helpful tips gave rise to a popular Japanese expression, still extant, which goes“A thousand people climbing, a thousand people coming down, and a thousand people 18 Japanese for travelers gathered at the foot of the mountain”. The main pilgrimage site was the Hakusan- 19 Sightseeing map in Gujo City Okunomiya Shrine at the mountain's summit, where pilgrims bowed and prayed 20 Access-Guide 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 Full of the tips make your tour lovely. the atmosphere of the site. Nagataki-Hakusan Shrine and Choryu Temple Why not try? in Shirotori-cho are also historically significant sites in the area . In the nearby Wakamiya-Shukokan Museum and Hakusan Cultural Museum, you can view a large number of Buddhist statues and other works of art related to the Hakusan Itoshiro Old Cedar Tourist Information Centers belief and culture.

● 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. TEL 0575-88-2211 ● Shirotori Tourist Association 717-1 Mukaikodara, Shirotori-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref. TEL 0575-82-5900 ＊ The old trail for religious training ● Takasu Tourist Association 3328-1 Ayutate, Takasu-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref. TEL 0575-72-5000 is now maintained as a climbing . Climbers following the trail ● Minami Tourist Association 725-3 Hakusan, Minami-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref. TEL 0575-79-3111 route can trace history as they encounter ● Meiho Tourist Association 1015 Otani, Meiho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref. TEL 0575-87-2844 the ruins of ancient structures and ● Wara Tourist Association 1056-1 Sawa, Wara-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Pref. TEL 0575-77-2211 legendary place names along the Nagataki Hakusan Shrine way. At the starting point for a climb, there is a cedar tree called the Websites En=English TC=Traditional Chinese “Itoshiro Big Cedar Tree”, En TC A climbing route to Mt. Hakusan which overwhelms all who regard its ● Gujo City Hall http://www.city.gujo.gifu.jp/english/ ◯ majesty. Its circumference is about 13 meters, and it is estimated that it ● Gujo City Tourism Federation http://www.gujokankou.com/en/ ◯ is some 1,800 years old. This stately http://www.gujokankou.com/chc/ ◯ grand tree evokes a feeling of awe ● Gujo Hachiman Tourist Association http://www.gujohachiman.com/kanko/index_e.html ◯ in those who encounter it . “Ennen” traditional performing art

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Instruction in Kokin-Wakashu, a collection Castle town Gujo-Hachiman 活かす 伝える of ancient waka poems

Gujo-Hachiman Castle is a symbol of the Gujo- The Field Museum - Kokin Denju no Sato is Hachiman area. It was the sixth castle lord Tsunetomo located in the Yamato-cho area. It is a place where ENDO（1628-1676） who built the basis of the present town centered on the castle. He diverted water into you can learn and enjoy waka/tanka（a 31-syllable town, moved temples and divided the town into 8 areas Japanese poem）. Waka was a required cultural skill such as for blacksmiths and for aristocrats and samurais in ancient times. It is also Kajiya-machi Shokunin- an artistic traditional culture for the Japanese. Each machi for craftsmen. He also repaired the Hachiman building in the premises is constructed in authentic Castle. The“old town street” that has been preserved Japanese style and arranged to blend in with the with great care has a beautiful atmosphere that gives surrounding bamboo groves, ponds, and the Scenic visitors a sense of calm and comfort. The water flowing Beauty Toshi-Yakataato Garden. The area in the canal is very clear. Old houses in the area have been beautifully maintained to preserve their historically is surrounded by a delicate satoyama landscape where visitors can delight in its changing seasonal accurate appearance, adding a special touch to the atmosphere of the site. atmosphere. Gujo-Hachiman Castle The Field Museum - Kokin Denju no Sato In Gujo-Hachiman, many historical stories have been between the lord who tried to raise taxes and the This museum is located near the ruins of On the premises, there are several facilities told. One is about Chiyo（1556-1617）, who was a peasants who were opposed to this policy. At last, the Shinowaki Castle. The To-Family governed Gujo such as Waka Bungaku-kan where the works daughter of Morikazu ENDO, the first lord and builder peasants in Gujo brought up this issue to the court of the and lived in the Shinowaki Castle. The To-Family by Japan's representative poets are exhibited. of Gujo-Hachiman Castle in 1559. She was married to feudal government in Edo（Tokyo）. The court's decision were renowned for their waka-composing skill. Also on the site is the Shinowaki-Sanso cottage, Kazutoyo YAMANOUCHI and took the side of the peasants. Among the To-Family, the ninth hereditary lord where poetry parties, tea ceremonies, and other known as a woman who used her Although the peasants themselves Tsuneyori（ca. 1401-1484） was widely known events are held. There is also the Momochidori considerable abilities to further her made great sacrifices, the domain as the Patriarch of Instruction in Kokin-Wakashu. restaurant, where you can dine while viewing husband's career. One day, Kazutoyo lord Kanamori family suffered a fall A collection of waka poems which had been beautiful scenery, and also a Japanese style fancy saw a magnificent stallion which he from grace. More than 3000 such published in 905 by the order of Emperor Daigo. goods shop and a teahouse. wanted to buy as a warhorse. But the so-called“ Ikki” or peasant riots are Tsuneyori instructed the interpretation of difficult horse was too expensive. However, known to have occurred in Japan words and essence of the poems to the poet Sogi, The Scenic Beauty Chiyo bought the horse with the during the Edo period, but this Horeki who was a master of the Renga style of linked Toshi-Yakataato Garden money she had saved secretly and Sodo is the only one that succeeded verse poetry（1421-1502） highly regarded at the presented it to her husband. This in seeing to the dismissal and time for his skill. was the beginning of a brilliant replacement of bureaucratic officials An episode is known to tell us Tsuneyori's ability career which would see the lower- Bronze statue of Kazutoyo and Chiyo of the feudal government such as the and integrity. While the absence of Tsuneyori class samurai Kazutoyo eventually Roju and domain lord. The lore that because of his going on a campaign, neighboring rise all the way up to become the surrounds this incident tells us much Shugo-dai（administrative position） Saito attacked domain lord of the Tosa domain. This episode of Chiyo's about the judiciousness and solidarity of the peasants Tsuneyori's Shinowaki Castle and deprived it. is very famous as an example of the value of having a in Gujo. After the Horeki uprising, the feudal government Tsuneyori lamented the society where anything wise wife. appointed Yoshimichi AOYAMA （1725-1779） as could be done to achieve the goals, and made Another famous legend is the one about the Horeki domain lord for the area. From this point on, the Aoyama 10 waka poems about his feelings. Those poems Sodo peasant uprising（1754-1758）, which was an family served as hereditary domain lords in Gujo until the traveled to Saito through people. It is said that actual important historic event in Gujo. It saw a clash end of the Shogunate system in the late 1860s. Saito regretted his enormity and returned the castle to Tsuneyori. Waka Bungaku-kan

＊ A golden"Dohyo"： Aoyama's treasure. Incidentally, the name Aoyama in the urban center of Tokyo derives from the fact that the Aoyama family maintained a shimo yashiki ＊ : The visited Gujo to receive Tsuneyori's Sogi-sui poet Sogi townhouse in the area in the old Edo capital. The family Instruction in waka poems. He built a hut by a clear spring in crest of the Aoyama clan is the“ hagiku”, a chrysanthemum Gujo-Hachiman and stayed there for about three years. The and its leaves, which represents an unflagging spirit called spring is now known as the Sogi-sui. People said Sogi loved ryoso, referring to the ability of the hagiku to weather frost. this site.（→ P9） This ryoso spirit lives on today in the people of Gujo.

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Igawa Komichi canal 7 where carps and fishes swim Regardless of age and sex, people in Gujo naturally come Where to walk in way it was centuries ago in the Edo period. On both around in water from a spring-fed creek. to learn how to live in harmony with the natural environment. sides of the town streets, there are channels carrying There are also many gourmet spots in the town. It is nice Close by Yanaka Mizu no Komichi, there is the house the castle town water down from the surrounding mountain, as well as to use“a map for walking and dining”. It contains coupons of the Saito family, which has been designated a national the nearby Sogi-sui spring. You can hear water running which can be used at various restaurants and food outlets, cultural asset. Entering from the front, you can enjoy Matcha, Gujo-Hachiman everywhere in town. and is sold at the Kyuchosya-Kinenkan. powdered green tea, viewing the garden from the Japanese Also, the town is home to many temples style tearoom. and shrines. The Jion Zen Temple Tesso ■ In the beginning of winter, a green sugidama – a ball Garden 3 , made in the Muromachi period, is a Experience Japanese culture Gujo-Hachiman is a castle town that preserves of cedar leaves – is hung from the eaves of the local sake place where you can have special pleasure in enjoying unique traditional Japanese culture. From the tower of in the castle town brewery. It is for telling passersby that fresh sake has Gujo-Hachiman Castle, you can get a spectacular seasonal flavors in a tranquil atmosphere. If you need information assistance during your The old town streets 8 of Gujo-Hachiman are been brewed. Around the same time, you can see The view of the surrounding castle town 1 . （red nandina balls） hung from the eaves walk, drop by the Kyuchosya-Kinenkan（Gujo still in use as a residential area. Traditional fire walls called Nantendama ⓾ Gujo Hachiman Hakuran-kan museum of the local stores. A nandina is a lucky charm for turning Hachiman Former Government House） 4 . It has a tourist sodekabe still remain on the second floor of the townhouses. is a good place to begin a walking tour of the town. hardship into good fortune. information center, souvenir shops, and a lounge. Those townhouses were made in a unique architectural style It provides a good introduction to Gujo, with exhibits In summer, many tourists wearing yukata and divided into the themes of“water”, “traditional arts and whose frontage was narrow and whose depth was long as a clever way of avoiding higher property taxes at the time. geta ⓫ walk around the town. Yukata is a traditional casual craft”, and“ Gujo Odori Dance Festival”（see page summer . The wearing of yukata and geta is getting The canals are used for daily life water 9 by using kimono 10 for details）. Since the performances of Gujo ■ Tips for walking in the castle town , a type of wooden water barrier. You can encounter more popular year by year as a way of enjoying Japanese Odori dance 2 at the museum by dancers wearing segi-ita people washing their laundries and vegetables there. Along culture. The geta make a charming sound like“ karan-koron” authentic yukata take place year round, you can watch You will see mizubunes when walking in the castle town. the river flowing in the center of the town, you can see people as their wearer walks in them. After taking a walk with yukata the real Gujo Odori dance even during the dancing off- It is a facility where potable water is provided free. As for fishing for Ayu sweetfish and other fishes in the spring-fed and geta, you can go enjoy the Gujo Odori dance at night season. pocket parks 5 , there are many mini parks in various without having to change clothes. That's really the way to creek. In summer, you can see children playing in the water In the area around the Hakuran-kan museum, you styles. Among others, popular spots include Yanaka Mizu walk around Gujo-Hachiman. Give it a try and enjoy the and jumping into the river from the bridges. can see old streets and a way of life very close to the no Komichi 6 where art museums are located, and the fashion!

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Nagaragawa Railway WC WC Hakuran-kan museum P （Information Center） WC 472 2 P WC Gujo Hashiman Castle Tokai-Hokuriku expressway 8 1 Hachiman-Ohashi bridge P Statue of Kazutoyo and Chiyo 5 Gujo Odori dancer statues WC Anyo-ji Temple Hall of Treasures to Wara/ Gero P Nagara River Gujo-Hachiman IC P

Sogi-sui Water Spring P Shin-bashi Gakko-bashi bridge （→P4） bridge WC P WC 4 7 Museum P Kyuchosya-Kinenkan P Expressway bus stop Enmei Jizo statues WC Miyagase Bridge （Information Center） Temple (Takayama-bound) Atago Park Rakugei-kan Museum Gujo City Shrine Saito Art Museum Gujo-Ohashi bridge Yoshida River 6 320 Culture Hall City Hall Yoshida riverside walk P WC Gujo City Hall Yudo-kan Museum Hospital Omodaka-ya Folk Museum 3 WC Bank 156 Elementary or Expressway bus stop Otohime tunnel junior high school (Gifu/ Nagoya/ Osaka/ Kyoto-bound) P

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256 National Route The“Mame” Buses 61 Prefectural road The“Mame” buses make a complete P Parking circuit of the town in about 1 hour. The red buses and blue buses go in reverse 1 ～ 8 directions on the same route. The fare Numbers correspond to 156 is 100 yen per passenger regardless of pictures on pages 6 to 7. 327 the distance.

WC Gujo-Hachiman Station to Meishin expressway Ichinomiya JCT/ Tokai-Kanjo expressway Mino/Seki JCT 8 to Minami/ Mino 9 The Charms of Sightseeing in Gujo Japan's one of the biggest odori dance towns, Gujo

The traditional dancing culture of Gujo, dating from the Edo period, continues to attract 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 A thrilling winter resort, Gujo 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 and spectators can surely enjoy them all. Why don't you find your favorite style and dance along 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 to the festive mood. So, why not put on your yukata（traditional casual summer kimono） and geta and join 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 Snowboard FIS World Cup ■ For everyone from beginners to experts Satisfying layout of the courses ■ Gujo Odori Dance Festival Gujo Odori The dance season lasts for about 30 nights in Winter sports are fun! In Gujo, we have 11 ski resorts Gujo-Hachiman, from mid July to the beginning that add excitement to the winter here. We have How to dance“Kawasaki” of September. People dance all night during the good courses for experts, such as the ones where the peak of the season, from August 13th to 16th. Snowboard FIS World Cup is held. Of course, we provide ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ There are ten varieties of the dance, including many course layouts for intermediate and beginning skiers, the famous“Kawasaki” style. During the festival, as well. Opening in the end of October, each ski resort the venue changes according to the events provides great facilities. These include a halfpipe course in each town. In addition, dance contests are for snowboarding that is one of the largest in Japan, held in separate categories including individual, with music provided by hot DJs you can listen to while group, and masquerade events. you cruise the ski slopes. Please come and enjoy the The“Gujo Odori Dance Festival in Aoyama” Alternately raise Move your arms Make a small Spread both Clap your hands dynamism and speed of skiing and snowboarding here in is performed for two nights in Aoyama, Tokyo your left and right from right to left. triangle shape arms out in a three times. Gujo! every late June. Many overseas performances arms, keeping with your both bigger triangle Raise your left Good courses for experts in step with the hands. shape. foot at the same have also been taken places in Los Angeles, rhythm of the time. Russia, Hawaii, Beijing, Toronto, and so on. The music. ■ Come, see, and feel! dynamism of the Gujo Odori is so irresistible that anyone watching it cannot help but dance. The Enjoying the snow “Gujo style” is an international standard so that ■Shirotori Odori Dance Festival If you first experience a snow resort, try riding a snow Enjoying the snow Rafting both local people and visitors from overseas join Rafting and tubing! You can experience an exciting ride the dance and enjoy together. The Shirotori Odori dance features eight music on the snow while enjoying the beautiful surrounding natural pieces, including“Gensuke-san”, and is popular scenery. Children can have fun sledding. An exclusive for young people because of its up-tempo style. How to dance“Gensuke-san” sledding area is provided so children can sled safely. The dance festival is held over about twenty The“ Gujo Takasu Snow Festival” is held in the mid nights from the end of July in Shirotori-cho area. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ February every year. Here you can see big snow sculptures During August 13th to 15th, people dance all and kamakura snow houses, and enjoy many other snow- night in a circle. You can find an old style dance related events. in the Haiden Odori in which dancers sing to each other and stomp ＊ Plentiful restaurants and souvenir shops in the area mean out rhythms with their you can have fun off the slopes as well! There are also hot Kick out your Repeat this Do the same as Step into the Step back on springs nearby. Why don't you refresh yourself there? right leg forward. movement, but ①. circle, making your right foot, geta clogs under the Windmill your now on your left a big triangle raise your left Every ski resort has a rental shop for your convenience. right arm around side. shape with your leg up forward, kiriko hanging lanterns. A in a big circular arms and kicking and clap your masked dance contest is motion. back with your hands. right foot. also held every year. Gujo Takasu Snow Festival

10 Haiden Odori 11 The Charms of Sightseeing in Gujo Enjoy dining spots! Eat and compare Various specialties of food are produced in Gujo, for Gujo cuisine favorites! Experience example, hams, seasonings such as miso（soybean In Gujo, we have a wonderful culture of craftsmanship. The superb paste） and ketchup, sake, buckwheat noodles, craftsmanship! techniques and very soul of master craftsmen of old living in this castle Japanese pickles, and sweets and snacks. In the town have been passed down through generations of craftsmen ever since. city, there are a number of restaurants which Hands-on spots These traditional crafts include objets d'art and other original products. serve fine homemade cuisine using fresh local vegetables and other ■ You should try making“food replicas” by yourself! ingredients.

In Japan, molded plastic resin replicas of menu items are often displayed in the showcases of restaurant entrances so that diners can grasp 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. Popular food with a homey touch! These replicas are not common in other parts of the world, but have Okumino curry long been a part of the food culture in Japan. This technique was The 25 restaurants in the city cooperated to start what they commercialized by Takizo IWASAKI, who was born in Gujo-Hachiman. call“the Okumino curry project”. This project is very unique He founded a company using his process in 1932. His hobby was because its member restaurants are not only Western-style painting, which was considered a luxury at that time. He researched restaurants but also ramen noodle shops and other Japanese food restaurants. The menu created by each restaurant diligently into developing method of using his painting technique to color 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 the the food replica products of his company, and his efforts eventually materials are home-grown in Gujo. Each restaurant has its original taste, for example, with some using wild game meat Souvenir Straps succeeded in a company with nationwide product distribution. The first such as boar and venison. Others use Hida beef, ko-jidori chicken, and so on. The marker for member shops is a yellow food replica was of an omelet. It was christened“The Commemorative flag. A meal will cost about 1000 yen at any shop. Ome”. Number one in Japan! The home cuisine of Gujo! ■ How to make a shrimp tempura Ayu-wild sweetfish- in Kei-chan In Gujo, there are hands-on shops where you can make food Gujo replicas. By following instruction of the shop staff, anyone can easily “Kei-chan” cooking from northern Gujo is the cuisine of stir-frying chicken make replicas of tempura and lettuce that are identical with the real Ayu wild sweetfish is a river fish which thigh and organ meat with cabbages thing. You should experience the amazing moment when food replicas Japanese people have loved as“kogyo - fish of delicate flavor” since ancient times. The and onions after marinating the meat in come to completion!（There are 5 hands-on shops in the city.） river flowing in Gujo is the upper stream of the sauce using miso and soy sauce and other ingredients. The restaurants which ① ② ③ ④ Nagara River, which is one of the cleanest rivers in Japan. It attracts many fishermen serve kei-chan are proud of the flavor of from all over Japan during ayu season. Ayu their offerings, so they are using various grow by eating algae in the riverbed, with ingredients and techniques such as the result that their taste changes slightly flavoring with garlic and creating secret according to the environment of their native sauces. Originally, kei-chan was a home river. The more delicious the ayu, the more cuisine, so people in Gujo have very clean you know their native river is. Ayu in discriminating tastes about the food. Gujo have a special reputation in Japan. They Also, each Gujo native has his or her own Put some wax in Lay the core piece for the Twist the wax around the Your shrimp is done! are called“Gujo Ayu” and are regarded as a preference, such as“I like the hine meat lukewarm water. shrimp on top of the wax. core. delicacy. The best ayus are shipped directly （adult chicken） best for snack food to go to high-class Japanese-style restaurants with sake,” or“I prefer the tender meat in Tokyo. The ayu in Gujo have won the of young chickens”. Kei-chan is very grand prix in the“Seiryu-meguri Kikiayu Kai” popular in Gujo. Why not give it a try? contest, a nationwide contest judging the cleanliness of rivers by comparing the flavor of the ayu they produce. Wild game meat cuisine in Gujo The favorite ayu cuisine for Japanese is grilled ayu sprinkled with salt. Others include Botan Nabe ayu-zosui（Japanese risotto）, fried ayu, – Nabe with boar meat and ayu-zushi（ayu sushi）. Among unique This is a nabe pot-boiled dish recipes from Gujo, we cook ayu in gyoden including boar meat with vegetables （fish dengaku） or serve assashimi . You can and tofu. It is seasoned with miso. Also eat fresh ayu directly from the fishery at the venison and horse meat version have restaurants and Japanese style hotels in the been eaten in traditional Gujo cuisine. Experience the Gujo Odori Dance Experience Rafting city from the beginning of summer to autumn. Along with wild vegetables, berries and Please try this ayu cuisine when you visit A workshop for experiencing the Gujo Odori dance Experience a thrill rafting the rushing water of the fruits, these meats are truly“blessings Gujo. Tips for stylish dancing are given, and participants pristine Nagara River. from the mountain”. receive a certificate of attendance for the workshop.

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accommodations! You can enjoy authentic Japanese st seasonal high cuisine served on beautiful Where to stay ? 1 tableware. Which type of the accommodation suits your travel style? Both western and Japanese style hotels add special color to your travel. We have various types of accommodations in Gujo City.

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

Hotels 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 dinner It is a beautiful space filled with authentic and breakfast, please indicate so when making a reservation. Japanese touches such as Japanese style 2nd rooms, tsuboniwa gardens, and ikebana flower arrangements.

Ryokan A good way to experience Japanese hospitality is staying in a Japanese style ryokan! Basically, the charge for an overnight stay includes a dinner hotels and a breakfast. The meals you eat are typically served as room Experiencing a pure relaxing service, although in some ryokan they will be served in a dining rd sleep in a futon bed laid on room or restaurant in the hotel. Please check the arrangement when 3 tatami mats. ＊ No swim suits in the bath you are making a reservation. ＊ No towels in the water ＊ Wash yourself before getting in a tub. Pay attention not to You can have a leisurely bath in hot springs, large Japanese splash water onto other people. Minshuku are guest house facilities located in private homes. style bathing facilities, or outdoor bathtubs. Wearing a Minshuku th yukata is good for relaxing after a bath. It is acceptable to lodging It's simpler than a ryokan. Since most of them are Japanese style 4 houses, you can enjoy tatami mat rooms and home cuisine. This is walk around the ryokan wearing yukata and slippers. suitable for those seeking cozy and homey surroundings.

Cottages Cottages are just right for the people who want a relaxed pace stay with family or friends. The areas surrounding the ski resorts have these cottage style accommodations. Please check the furnishings such as a toilet, bathroom, kitchen, and a refrigerator, when making Enjoy the wonderful smile and hospitality of your okami a reservation. th ＊ An okami is either a landlady of a ryokan or its on site Geta: Japanese traditional wooden 5 female manager. clogs

Camping is a good choice for summer fun if you want to relax Campsites ❶ in a refreshing natural environment with your friends and family. ❷ 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. The collar of a yukata should be arranged like this. ＊ It's the same for both men and women.

14 15 Cherry blossom trees at Myoken Shrine Bokka no Sato Park Gujo Hachiman Castle in autumn leaves An autumn festival in Satoyama landscape

The natural environment in Gujo is blessed by the holy mountain Hakusan bestowing its seasonal beauty on us in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Seasonal colors 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!

Amida-ga-taki Falls Playing in River Nandina berries, a specialty in Gujo Winter resort

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Mino Zenjo-do trail Tokai-Hokuriku expressway ＜見どころ＞ ＜The sights＞ Bunsuirei divide Closed in winter Itoshiro Old Cedar Roadside station Japanese Try speaking Japanese at the hotels and shops you visit! That will surely bring you “Sakura no Sato Shokawa” Japanese Mt. Hakusan climbing trail start point some heartwarming moments. Because writing and drawing are also the means of Hirugano Highland Campsite for travelers Scenic road Seseragi Road for travelers communication, it may help you to carry a memo pad and a pen with you. Hirugao Wetland Botanical Garden Shokawa IC

Bunsuirei Park Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort Hirugano Kogen Dainichigatake mountain trail White arum rookery Closed in winter ［Greetings in Japanese］ Hakusan Chukyo Shrine Takasu Snow Park Hirugano Kogen SA/ Smart IC for ETC Dynaland Bokkano Sato Hot Springs "Bokka" Winghills Shirotori Resort Roadside station Closed in winter Itoshiro Charottetown Campsite with hot springs“Dainichi-take” おはよう Gujyo Highland Ski Resort ▲ Lavender Winghills Shirotori Resort in Bokka Good morning. Daily Gujo Country Club ohayo Natural Hot Springs "Manten no Yu" no Sato こんにちは NAO Okunagara Campsite

▲ Amidagataki Falls Rock Field Hinoki-toge pass Yunohira Hot Springs Futakoe Hot Springs Itoshiro Campsite Good afternoon. konnichiwa The first word to remember! Snow Wave park Shirotori Kogen こんばんは Whitepia Takasu Washigatake Tateishi ▲ Campsite Good evening. “Thank you” in Gujo dialect Shiratori Kogen Country Club Meihou Ski Resort Roadside station konbanwa Washiga Take Ski Resort “Pascal Kiyomi” さようなら Washigatake Natural Hot Springs

▲ Takasu IC おおきに Meiho Kogen Nature Experience Center

▲ Washigatake Kogen Golf Club Good bye. Meiho Berg Cottage sayonara Thank you Hakusan Cultural Museum ありがとう okini Roadside station ▲ Nagataki Hakusan Shrine/ NAO Akeno-kogen Campsite Meiho Hot Springs "Yusei-kan" Thank you. arigato Choryu Temple “Shirotori” (Hakusan Nagataki Park) Nagaragawa ＜観光ヤナ＞ ＜Yana fishing for tourists＞ Rail Way Shirao Ski Resort Moss phloxes in Kunita’s house Aburasaka Roadside station“Shirao Fureai Park” Okuzumi Cherry Blossom Park ＜キャンプ 場 ／コテージ＞ ＜Campsites/cottages＞ Zenshoji Cherry Trees Rental Cottage Stropen House Use these basic expression patterns in various situations by altering the Fujiro Cherry Trees Closed in winter ＜温泉＞ ＜Hot springs＞ ［Useful expression］ Motai Eboshi-dake mountain vocabulary accordingly. Nihon-Doreikan Motai Outdoor in Motai Campsite Kera West Sirotori IC Sirotori IC Hot Springs Kanomizu no Kakeodori festival Ogawa Kinosato Cottage Kanomizu Hakusan Shrine すみません 私は…に行きたい ▲ ▲ Hot Springs for Beauty "Shirotori" NPO Koujibira Yamanoie House Excuse me … Sumimasen … I want to go to …. Watashi wa … ni ikitai Aburasaka-toge mountain pass Motai Hotspring Ski Resort Meiho Folk Museum Maple tree in Ryoke Nagomiya Seseragi …はどこですか 私は…を買いたい ▲ ▲ Achiba Castle ruins Zenbe cherry blossom tree Otani Forest Campsite Where is the … ? … wa doko desuka I want to buy/get …. Watashi wa … o kaitai Roadside station“Meiho” …はいくらですか 私は…を飲みたい (lavender garden) ▲ ▲ Japanese giant salamander habitat How much is/are … ? … wa ikura desuka I want to drink …. Watashi wa … o nomitai Row of cherry blossom trees along Kurisu River Roadside station“Kokin-denju-no-sato Yamato” …はありますか 私は…を食べたい Hakuun-zan Yasuragi no Mori trail

▲ ▲ Yamato Hot Springs "Yasuragi-kan" Wara hot spring stand Do you have…? I want to eat …. Cherry blossom trees in Myoken shrine … wa arimasu ka Watashi wa … o tabetai Kokin Denju no Sato Field Museum

Shinowaki Castle ruins Gifu Yamato PA Okunagara cherry trees dike Gujo Hachiman Seseragi Riverwood Trailer Campsite Map Key Sugigase Yana [Helpful vocabulary] Gifu Yamato IC Toukai Hokuriku Nature Walk Highway Otsuki Forest Park Campsite Gujo Hachiman Nature Garden Gujo Hachiman Hakuran-kan Museum 水 牛乳 ここ ▲ ▲ ▲ Museums & water mizu milk gyunyu here koko Cultural Interest Sogi-sui Water Spring Gujo Hashiman Castle Gujo stalactite cave ビール ごはん The Castle Town Plaza Piled rocks ▲ ▲ はい ▲ Onsen / hot spring Gujo river side Cherry Trees in Togakushi shrine Three museums in Yanaka Hosu Cherry Trees beer bilu rice gohan yes hai Roadside station“Wara” Gujo Hachiman IC Kyuchosya-Kinenkan コーヒー パン いいえ ▲ ▲ ▲ Scenic View(Flower) Mitarainotaki falls coffee kohi bread pan no iie Japanese giant salamander habitat Gujo Hachiman Wara Historical Museum 酒 わたし 昨日 Campsite ▲ ▲ ▲ Rainbow Trailer Campsite Wara River park Trailer's Site 大滝鍾乳洞・縄文洞 ● Ｃ－６ Otaki stalactite cave/Jomon cave Gujo Hot Springs "Hosen" japanese sake sake I watashi yesterday kino Mikazuki Waterfalls Trekking Starting Point Gujo Hachiman 美山鍾乳洞・郡上鍾乳洞 ● Ｃ－６ Miyama stalactite cave/Gujo stalactite cave あなた 今日 ワイン（赤／白） ▲ ▲ ▲ Kanko Yana 夫婦滝・釜ケ滝 ● Ｂ－７ Meoto-daki falls/Kamaga-taki falls (red/white) (aka/shiro) you today wine wain anata kyo Ski Resort or Area 御手洗の滝 ● Ｄ－６ Mitarai-no-taki falls ジュース トイレ 明日 ▲ ▲ ▲ 城下町散策 タラ ガトン ネ ル juice jusu restroom toire tomorrow ashita Ayu Yana Fishing Takahata Hot Springs （慈恩禅寺�草園 安養寺宝物殿 おもだか家民芸館 心の森ミュージアム遊童館 齋藤美術館 郡上八幡民芸美術館 サンプル工房 サンプルビレッジ・いわさき 旭サンプほか） ●（城下町散策 のみ） Ｃ－６ Walking in the castle town Cherry blossom trees in Fukado Shingu Shrine 石徹白大師堂 ● Ａ－４ Itoshiro Daishi-do House Tourist Centre & Information Fukubegatake PA 若宮修古館 ● Ｂ－４ Wakamiya-Shukokan Museum Minami Furusato Museum Kami no 日本土鈴館 ● Ｂ－５ Nåihon Doreikan Folk Museum 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Other Point of Interest Hoshinomiya Shrine Otsue-sugi cedar Enku Museum Roadside station 郡上ラボ ● Ｂ－５ Gujo Lab ichi ni san shi/yon go roku shichi/nana hachi ku/kyu ju Minami IC “Hida-Kanayama Highway or Express Way Fukube no Sato Kayukawa Cottages Nukumori no Sato Ayu no Sato Kariyasu Kanko Yana National Road Hot Spring” Kamagataki falls Scenic Road Forest Park 373 [Helpful expressions at the shops] Local Road Minami Royal Country Club Tree peony garden in Keisho-ji temple Railway "Kodakara no Yu" Hot Springs

Yasaka Minami kodakara Onsen クレジットカードは使えますか ▲ May I use credit card? Kurejitto kado wa tsukaemasuka Minami Kanko Konno Yana おすすめは何ですか Roadside station“Minami” ▲ What is today's specials? Osusume wa nani desuka 別々に払います ▲ Roadside station“Rasten Horado” Bill us separately, please. Betsu betsu ni haraimasu Festivals & Events Kojozan PA Roadside station “Mino Niwaka Chaya”

18 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） 19

イ ベ ン ト・祭 り

Kanomizu no Kakeodori festival Kanomizu Hakusan Shrine

自 然 散 策 Nature Walk 伝 統 施 設 Museums & Cultural Interest 温 泉 施 設 Onsen / hot spring 花 の 名 所 Scenic View(Flower) キャンプ場 Campsite ス キ ー 場 Ski Resort or Area 観 光 ヤ ナ Ayu Yana Fishing 道 の 駅 Tourist Centre & Information 名 所 旧 跡 Other Point of Interest 高 速 道 路 国 道 せせらぎ街道 主要地方道 鉄 道 Access-Guide

By rail JR Shinkansen Nozomi JR Tokaido line Nagaragawa / Hikari / Meitetsu line JR Takayama line Railway line Tokyo 96 min. /104 min. Nagoya 20 min. / 30 min. Gifu 35 min. Mino-Ota 90 min. Gujo ▲ 4h. 1min. ~ 4h. 19min. JR Shinkansen Nozomi JR Tokaido line Nagaragawa /Hikari /Meitetsu line JR Takayama line Railway line Shin-Osaka 49 min./ 51 min. Nagoya 20 min./30 min. Gifu 35 min. Mino-Ota 90 min. Gujo ▲ 3h. 14min. ~ 3h. 26min.

JR Wide-view Hida limited express Nagaragawa Railway line Nagoya 40 min. Mino-Ota 90 min. Gujo ▲ 2h. 10min. By express bus

Keio bus Nohi bus Tokyo 5 h. 30 min. Hida-Takayama 1 h. 20 min. Gujo ▲ 6 h. 50 min.

Odakyu bus / JR Tokai bus Gifu bus Tokyo 7 h / 8 h. Gifu 1 h. 10 min. Gujo ▲ 8 h. 10 min. ~ 9 h. 10 min.

Kintetsu bus / Nohi bus Osaka 4 h. Gujo ▲ 4 h.

Meitetsu bus / JR Tokai bus / Nohi bus Gifu bus Express Nagoya Gujo 1 h. 30 min. （ 1 h. 25 min. ） ▲ 1 h. 30 min. (1 h. 25 min.)

Nohi bus Nohi bus Nohi bus Shirakawago Hida-Takayama Kanazawa 1 h. 15 min. 1 h. 1 h. 20 min. Gujo ▲ 3 h. 35 min. Centrair Road By car / Chitaodan Road Nagoya expressway / Chitahanto Road / Meishin expressway Tokai-Hokuriku / Nagoya expressway / Tokai-Hokuriku expressway expressway Central Japan Nagoya Gifu Gujo International Airport (Centrair) 40 min. 40 min. 40 min. ▲ 2 h. Tomei expressway Tomei expressway Tokai-Hokuriku / Shin Tomei expressway / Meishin expressway expressway Tokyo 4 h. Nagoya 30 min. Ichinomiya JCT 50 min. Gujo ▲ 5 h. 20 min.

Meishin expressway Tokai-Hokuriku expressway Osaka 2h. 25 min. Ichinomiya JCT 50 min. Gujo ▲ 3 h. 15 min.

Hokuriku expressway Tokai-Hokuriku expressway Kanazawa 20 min. Oyabe JCT 1 h. 50 min. Gujo ▲ 2 h. 10 min. Kanazawa

How to use Gujo the Nagaragawa Railway line Tokyo Gifu Nagoya ① When boarding Kyoto Please take a numbered ticket from a ticketing machine when boarding. Osaka 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 the displayed 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: [email protected]

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