[Latest] Recommended access methods to Gifu and Gujo Hachiman

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Here is a summary of recommended public transportation access methods to Gujo Hachiman. It is possible to access by bus or train, but each has its advantages, so please use them as a reference when visiting Gujo Hachiman.

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Gujo Hachiman gugu lab

gugu lab is a shop that reuses and remakes folk crafts that remain in the area, located in Hachiman-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, commonly known as “Gujo Hachiman”. First, I will introduce Gujo Hachiman. Gujo Hachiman is an old castle town surrounded by mountains, and the townscape with many historical buildings is also called Gifu's Little Kyoto. A beautiful river runs through the center of the town, and in the summer it is crowded with people fishing for sweetfish and children playing in the river. In addition, the “Gujo Odori”, which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, is held from July to September, and anyone can participate. It has become a summer tradition in Gujo Hachiman, and everyone from small children to old people dance together in a circle to live songs. In recent years, new shops such as cafes and pastry shops have been opened one after another in renovated old buildings, making it a lively town. Our gugu lab just opened in 2022. We sell and remake furniture, tableware, kimonos, etc. collected from old houses in Gujo Hachiman. We also have a remake experience for foreign visitors, so please come and visit us!

Directions to Gujo City are summarized on the Gujo City Tourism Federation website below. Please check this website for general information.

>Click here for information on how to get to Gujo City

This article highlights ways to access the area via public transport.

Time is of the essence! How to get there from Gifu Station by express bus

1. From Gifu Station

Gifu Station has the most buses to Gujo Hachiman .

Trains depart approximately every hour and a half and can get you off in the city center.

1. Take the local train from Nagoya Station to Gifu Station (about 20 minutes)

2. Take the express bus from Gifu Station to Gujo Hachiman (approximately 1 hour 10 minutes)

> Bus timetable from Gifu Station here (Japanese only)

You can easily transfer from Chubu Centrair International Airport to Meitetsu Gifu Station by taking a train . There are many commercial facilities at Gifu Station, and a shopping street is located in front of the station, so you won't have any trouble with transit.

This is the most recommended way to access it.

2.From Nagoya Station

You can also get there from Nagoya Station by taking a highway bus without having to transfer.

However, the number of services is limited and the schedule changes depending on the season.

Please note that you will be dropped off at an interchange on the outskirts of town, and it will take approximately 30 minutes to walk to the town center .

＞Gifu Bus Schedule

> JR Central Bus timetable

3. From Osaka and Kyoto

As with Nagoya, there are direct buses from Osaka and Kyoto, but they are infrequent and you will have to get off at an interchange on the outskirts of town.

>Direct buses from Osaka and Kyoto here (Japanese only)

For those who are concerned about time, we recommend taking the Shinkansen to Nagoya from either Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto, and then passing through Gifu Station.

Enjoy the spectacular views at your leisure! How to get to the Nagaragawa Railway

Besides the bus, there is another way to get there by public transport.

It is a single-track railway called the Nagaragawa Railway .

The railway runs along the Nagara River, which has been designated a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System, and the mountain scenery visible from the train windows is truly spectacular .

This is a highly recommended method of access for those who have time and want to enjoy the scenery while traveling.

1. Take the JR Takayama Line from Gifu Station to Minoota Station (approx. 30 minutes)

2. Transfer to the Nagaragawa Railway at Minoota Station and head to Gujo Hachiman (approximately 1 hour 20 minutes)

Minoota Station is the starting station of the Nagaragawa Railway.

There is also a special train called "Nagara" that is a sightseeing train that includes meals, so please check out the website.

> Nagaragawa Railway website:

If the weather is nice, be sure to take the Nagaragawa Railway!

Both buses and trains have their advantages, but for those who want to travel in a short amount of time, we recommend the bus.

On a nice day, the scenery along the Nagara River is truly beautiful, so I recommend taking a leisurely train ride; it will be a wonderful experience.

Choose the best way to enjoy Gujo Hachiman depending on your itinerary and the weather!

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