Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Gifu Area
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- Gasshozukuri Minkaen Outdoor Museum
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- Gifu Pref. Onogunshirakawamura Ogimachi 2499
- Gasshozukuri Minkaen Outdoor Museum is an open-air museum that was created by relocating traditional Gasshozukuri-style farmhouses that were no longer in use as residences from Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture. There are a total of 26 Gasshozukuri farmhouses, of which nine have been designated by Gifu Prefecture as Important Cultural Properties; the Museum brings alive the lifestyle of days gone by. Within the Museum grounds there is a restaurant selling hand-made Soba noodles, and a shop selling confectionery, making the Museum a great place for a relaxing stroll. Between mid-April and the end of October the Museum holds a range of special experiential activities, where visitors can try their hand at making Warazori (traditional straw sandals), making Soba noodles, etc. (please note that advance booking is required for these activities).
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- Green Wood Sekigahara
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- Gifu Fuwa-gun Sekigaharacho Imasu 2048
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- Tsuzuhara Eeno
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- Gifu Tajimi Tsuzuharacho 472-1 , 38-2
- "This agritourism farm is located 15 minutes from Komaki-Higashi Interchange on the Chuo Expressway. You can enjoy picking and tasting blueberries and strawberries in Tsuzuhara with its idyllic village landscape. There are various kinds of blueberries that can be enjoyed with mid-July to late August such as Tifblue, Homebell, Woodard and rabbiteye. Many people say that the sweet and sour taste is addictive. From December to May, ""Akihime,"" with little sourness, is cultivated in a spacious 2,500 square meter plastic house. There is no soil due to highland cultivation, and the barrier-free passageway can be easily used by wheelchairs and strollers."
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- Teraogahara Senbonzakura Park
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- Gifu Pref. Sekishi Mugegawachoutaniguchi Terao
- A park situated along a Prefectural Route connecting to the Terao Pass a 20 minute drive from the Mino Interchange. The park is a renowned destination for viewing cherry blossoms in spring. The park got its start when local residents planted some 300 cherry trees in prayer for peace shortly after the end of WWII in 1951. Today, around 1,000 cherry trees grow along a two kilometer stretch of the Prefectural Route. The best time to view the blossoms is from early through mid-April. During the cherry blossom season, the trees are also lit up at night, providing visitors with a different landscape from that which can be enjoyed during the daytime. In addition, paper lanterns are hung from the trees and stalls and a tea house open up during this time, delighting the many tourists who come here to see the flowers.
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- Plaza Kakebora
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- Gifu Gifu-shi Oku 1-104
- The first health facility in Gifu Prefecture to use residual heat from burning refuse for heating the pool and bathing area. The 25-meter heated pool has a slope with a handrail for use by the physically challenged or those undergoing rehabilitation. There's also a 40-meter-long, five-meter-high spiral slide that's the longest in the prefecture at a year-round heated pool.
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- Nagara Park
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- Gifu Pref. Gifushi Nagara Shiroyuki 1466 - 10
- This park in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture is located between Nagara Bridge and Ukai Ohashi Bridge. It features a space equipped with athletic playground equipment including an “antlion pit,” as well as and an area where you can play miniature golf. Flower beds planted with seasonal flowers have been installed at the flower terrace and along the paths through the park, creating beautiful sights to enjoy. The food corner offers light fare such as blended coffee and soft-serve ice cream. The park also hosts many events including Tai Chi classes, plant and flower classes, and Sequoia Forest concerts.
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- Seki Traditional Sword Smith Museum
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- Gifu Pref. Sekishi Minamikasugachou 9-1
- This museum will teach you about the history of sword making in Seki. On the first floor of the two-story building there is a display of swords by the preeminent swordsmiths Kanemoto and Kanesada. On the second floor there is a collection of knives and various blades made with Seki's techniques. They have an area for practicing sword arts, and they hold their Hamono Festival once a month where they open the whole facility to public viewing. They charge a fee for the tour, but certain events are free, such as the Uchizome-shiki, the ceremony marking the first forging of the year.
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- Terrace Gate Toki
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- Gifu Pref. Tokishi Tokigaoka 4
- A business park consisting of a hot spring bathhouse, supermarket, and other facilities located just past the Tokiminami-Tajimi Interchange Exit on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway. Toki Yorimichi Onsen is a day trip hot spring bathhouse where you can enjoy six themed bedrock baths and a huge carbonated spring bath, one of the largest in the region, renowned for its skin beautifying properties. The bathhouse’ outdoor bath is located on high ground, giving it a superb open and airy feel. You’ll love the Super Center Okuwa’s stunning selection and prices—the supermarket sells not just food and daily necessities but also books and toys and has a pharmacy on the premises. There’s also the stylish Machiyui shop. Terrace Gate Toki is a convenient place to base your area sightseeing activities, take a break after shopping, or just for use daily needs.
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- Gifu City Tower 43
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- Gifu Pref. Gifushi Hashimotochou 2-52
- Gifu City Tower 43 is a commercial facility built in front of Gifu Station. With 43 stories, it is 170 meters tall. It opened in 2007 and quickly became a new landmark for the city. The first through fourth floors are commercial facilities, while the sixth to 42nd floors are condominiums. The 43rd floor is an observation area, divided into east and west sections, which offers a panoramic view of the city of Gifu. In the south-facing part of the 43rd floor is an upscale French restaurant, where diners can enjoy a relaxing meal accompanied by a nighttime view of the city.
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- Nagusa no Lake Auto Camping Ground
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- Gifu Nakatsugawa-shi Ueno 589-17
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- BBQ House Shikin no Mori
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- Gifu Seki-shi Itadori 2255
- A barbecue house on the Itadori River, one of the clearest in Gifu Prefecture. A roof covers the area, so you can enjoy a barbecue even if it rains. It's typically used by families and groups of four or more. If there will be less than four of you, contact them about options. Their popular weekend and holiday plan is available with advanced reservation and provides absolutely everything you need for a cook out. Feel free to bring your pet along as there's a spacious dog run that's great for large dogs.
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Bbq House Shiki No Mori can prepare local vegetables and meats for you. So you just bring yourself and enjoy BBQ near Itadori River.
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- Aikawa Mizube Park
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- Gifu Fuwa-gun Taruicho
- "This park located in Tarui Town, Fuwa County is on both sides of the Aikawa River. From late March through about early May, over 300 koinobori (carp streamers) can be seen ""swimming"" in the sky above the river. In addition, about 200 Yoshino cherry trees are in bloom from around late March through early April, so you can enjoy the unique sight of intermingling cherry blossoms and koinobori."
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- Sekigahara War Land
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- Gifu Pref. Fuwagunsekigaharachou Sekigahara 1701-6
- The Sekigahara War Land is a 33,000 squre meter resource center imagined as an amusement park, in which the Battle of Sekigahara is re-enacted, realistically depicting the battle with 240 lifesize figures spread across the wide grounds. With a reservation for the lounge, you can hear historical interviews for free. And you can enjoy some steak made with Hida beef or Omi beef in the adjacent restaurant. Five minutes by car via Sekigahara Interchange on the Meishin Expressway.
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- The Forest of Adventure in Itoshiro
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- Gifu Pref. Gujoushi Shirotorichouitoshiro Sucking Taniyama 56
- This outdoor park is about a 30-minute drive from the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway’s Shirotori Interchange. Located in a lush green area called “Oku-Mino no Bettenchi,” the course made with fine 80 year-old cedar is outstanding. Besides the Tokai and Hokuriku regions first high slope course “Tree Top Adventure” originating in Europe, you can enjoy various activities such as the 100-meter long zip-slide where you slide through the air, and the Tarzan Swing which requires courage to leap. It has a reputation for being a place where even adults can return to their childhoods.
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セグウェイとアスレチック２つのプラン６０００円で申し込みました。いとしろはスキー以外に来たことがないところでしたが、森を生かしたセグウェイツアーはかなり楽しめました。途中草花や木のの説明をガイドさんがしてくれます。アスレチックは大人も本気で遊べるもので、吊り輪やターザンなどは本当に筋肉痛になりました。アスレチックの最後にジップウェイがかならず準備されていて、楽しかったです。
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- Oasis Park
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- Gifu Pref. Kakamigaharashi Kawashimakasadamachi 1564-1
- This complex-style park has a lot going on. It consists of the nationally managed Kokuei Kisosansen Park, the World Fresh Water Aquarium (run by Gifu Prefecture), the Public Works Research Institute's Aqua Restoration Research Center, and the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway's Kawashima Parking Area and Highway Oasis. In addition to research laboratories and observation areas, there is the World Freshwater Aquarium's Aqua Toto Gifu and a recreational complex with Oasis Park where you can experience various things related to riparian environments.
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- Fukuoka Roman Valley Auto Campsite
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4.01 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Gifu Nakatsugawa-shi Fukuoka 1017-1
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ローマン 初めて訪れました。整備されたキャンプ場です。サイトは広くすななので水はけがいいです。コロナ禍のせいか半分くらいに予約を抑えている様子でした。料金に含まれている広いお風呂があるのります。コインのシャワールームが別にあり24時間使えます。洗濯機、乾燥機もありました。川が近くにあり、増水したら少し心配だと思いました。
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- Hakusan Cultural Museum, Hakusan Falls Treasure House
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- Gifu Gujo-shi Shirotoricho Nagataki 402-11 Hakusan Bunka Museum
- A museum established as a symbol of Hakusan culture that showcases a variety of historical materials related to the Mt. Hakusan faith and its gods. The mountain officially became an object of worship in 717. The building is designed to look like Mt. Hakusan, and it shows videos of pilgrimage on the mountain with its 300-inch triple screen. There's also an information plaza showcasing various historical sites, a cultural property exhibition room, and a display on the the Gujo Rebellion, a large peasant uprising. The Hakusan Ryuhoden annex features wooden statues of the Buddha Triad and the Four Heavenly Kings that are nationally designated Important Cultural Properties.
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白山信仰の歴史や、映画化もされ当地で起こった「郡上一揆」について学べる博物館です。3スクリーンの映像が迫力ありわかりやすく良かったです。瀧宝殿との共通セット券もありました。
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- Yamamoto Farm
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- Gifu Pref. Nakatsugawashi Ochiai 1336-475
- This fruit orchard amidst Nakatsugawa’s lush natural environment grows produce using as little chemical fertilizer and pesticide as possible. They have grape picking from early August, chestnut gathering from early September, and from early October you can pick apples. Generally, you only need reservations for gathering chestnuts, but if you’re coming in a large group, you’ll need them for grape and apple picking too. It has a private parking lot and also caters to those in wheelchairs and with guide dogs. They sell grapes, pears, apples, and more from their farm stand, and you can purchase them by the kilogram for gifts.
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リンゴ狩りな始まったばかりの時期で陽光という品種のリンゴ狩りをしました。 リンゴ１つ１つが大きく、１個を食べるだけで既に満腹。食べ放題とは言えせいぜい１-2個が限界です。これでお土産もなく800円は割高な印象を受けました。
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- Okuhida Onsenkyo Auto Camping Ground
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- Gifu Takayama-shi Okuhidaonsengotagoroke 11-1
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- Tonoiwa Auto Camping Ground
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- Gifu Nakatsugawa-shi Tsukechicho
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Tucked away in the very center of Japan, Gifu prefecture houses mountains, old towns, and one of Japan’s greatest hot springs, Gero Onsen. A tour of the prefecture’s traditional architecture will take you from the mountain-enveloped wooden streets of Takayama to the mountain village of Shirakawago, where visitors can explore 250-year-old thatched roofed houses known as gassho-zukuri.
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