Sugo Highlands

Spreading across the southern foothills of Takayama, the Sugo highlands are a place for fully enjoying beautiful nature, from the blessings of the mountain to the flow of water from springs in limestone caves to a hundred or so creeks flowing into town. In the vicinity of these clear springs, natural wasabi (horseradish) appears in spring, followed by the Sansai Festival from late May to early June and the Kinoko Festival in October. During September’s Fall Festival, there is a dedication ceremony for Sugo Shishi—an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property for Gifu Prefecture. It’s well worth a look!