An itinerary of unique art spots in Gifu and the famous water town, Ogaki

Yoro Tenmei Hantenchi (Site of Reversible Destiny) is a giant theme park in Yoro, Gifu Prefecture. After some physical exercise of taking in the strangely shaped artwork on the sloping ground of this mysterious park, take a leisurely walk around the famous water town, Ogaki. Try the soothing traditional Japanese sweets made from the delicious water.

NAVITIME

Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-08-02
- Yoro
  
  10:00
- Site of Reversible Destiny
  
  10:30
- Rakuichi Rakuza
  
  12:45
- Ogaki
  
  14:34
- Ogaki Hachiman Shrine
  
  15:00
- Masu Kobo Masuya
  
  15:45
- Kinchoen Sohonke
  
  16:40

Based on the introduced itinerary, you can create your original itinerary. In addition, simply add the place you want to go and display the route and time schedule automatically, your itinerary will be completed in no time!

Create your itinerary from this itinerary

DAY1

- Yoro
  
  10:00
  
  10min
  
  Station
  
  When you arrive at JR Yoro Station, you’ll notice the many gourds hanging from above the platform. This is a nod to the local legend of an obedient son who went to the waterfall to collect water in a gourd, but found, when he gave it to his father, that it had turned into sake.
  
  Address
  
  Gifu Pref
  - Yoro
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  13min
- Site of Reversible Destiny
  
  10:30
  
  120min
  
  Botanical Garden
  
  An undulating area of rugged slopes, peculiar pavilions, and a dark maze are just waiting for you to discover them. This art theme park, the brainchild of a poet and a contemporary artist, is for adults who like to be surprised and mentally tested. The two creators' extraordinary vision permeates the entire park.
  
  Address
  
  Gifu Pref. Yourougunyourouchou Takabayashi 1298-2 In the Yoroko Park
  - Site of Reversible Destiny
  - Site of Reversible Destiny
  - Site of Reversible Destiny
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  5min
- Rakuichi Rakuza
  
  12:45
  
  45min
  
  Complex Facility / Commercial Facility
  
  You don’t need to go far to enjoy some local food and good Yoro beer, as this food court is part of the Site of Reversible Destiny. The food court’s terrace offers a wonderful sense of open space.
  
  Address
  
  Gifu Yoro-gun Yorocho Taka Bayashi 1298-2 Yoro Park
  - Rakuichi Rakuza
  - Rakuichi Rakuza
  - Rakuichi Rakuza
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  63min
- Ogaki
  
  14:34
  
  6min
  
  Station
  
  With a full stomach, head back to Yoro Station and catch the train to JR Ogaki Station.
  
  Address
  
  Gifu Pref
  - Ogaki
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  6min
- Ogaki Hachiman Shrine
  
  15:00
  
  30min
  
  Shrine
  
  Ogaki has an abundance of artesian wells. One classic example can be found on the grounds of Ogaki Hachiman Shrine, where the water bubbles up from a depth of 125 meters. Feel free to fill your water bottle from the well.
  
  Address
  
  Gifu Ogaki-shi Nishitogawacho 1-1
  - Ogaki Hachiman Shrine
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  8min
- Masu Kobo Masuya
  
  15:45
  
  30min
  
  Ogaki is Japan’s largest producer of “masu,” the square, wooden cups used to serve sake. Masuya, a third-generation masu manufacturer, acts as both studio and shop. Here, you’ll find numerous unusual items that make perfect souvenirs, including masu filled with bath salts and a masu in the shape of a beer mug.
  
  Address
  - Masu Kobo Masuya
  - Masu Kobo Masuya
  - Masu Kobo Masuya
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  14min
- Kinchoen Sohonke
  
  16:40
  
  30min
  
  Candy Store
  
  End your day with some old-fashioned Japanese sweets surrounded by over 200 years of history. The slightly sweet Kinchoen Manju, stuffed with sweet bean paste blanched in Ogaki’s artesian water and scented with sake, look too good to eat. Mizu Manju, available only from the end of March to the beginning of October, are also very popular.
  
  Address
  
  Gifu Ogaki-shi Takayacho 1-17
  - Kinchoen Sohonke
  - Kinchoen Sohonke
  - Kinchoen Sohonke
- FINISH
  
  17:10