Complete Access Guide to Gujo Hachiman in Gifu!

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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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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!

The access method to Gujo City is summarized on the website of the Gujo City Tourism Federation below. Check this website for general information.

＞Click here for information on how to access Gujo City

In this article, we will pick up and post how to access by public transportation.

Time Focused! Using the Express Bus from Major Stations

1. From Gifu Station

Gifu Station has the most buses to Gujo Hachiman .

There are trains departing approximately every hour and a half, and you can get off at the center of town.

1. Take the conventional line from Nagoya Station to Gifu Station (about 20 minutes)

2. Highway bus from Gifu Station to Gujo Hachiman (about 1 hour 10 minutes)

＞Click here for the bus timetable from Gifu Station (Japanese only)

You can easily transfer by taking one train from Chubu Centrair International Airport to Meitetsu Gifu Station . Gifu Station has many commercial facilities, and there is a shopping street in front of the station, so you won't have any trouble transiting.

This is the most recommended access method.

2. From Nagoya Station

You can also take a single express bus from Nagoya Station without changing trains.

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

Also, please note that you will get off at an interchange on the outskirts of town, and it will take about 30 minutes to walk to the center of town .

＞Gifu bus schedule

＞JR Tokai bus schedule

3. From Osaka and Kyoto

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

＞Click here for direct buses from Osaka and Kyoto (Japanese only)

If you are concerned about time, we recommend taking the Shinkansen to Nagoya for both Tokyo and Osaka/Kyoto, then going via Gifu Station.

Relax and Enjoy the Superb View from Nagaragawa Railway!

Besides the bus, there is another way to go by public transportation.

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

This railway runs along the Nagara River, which is recognized as a World Agricultural Heritage Site, and the view of the mountains from the train window is truly spectacular .

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

1. Take the JR Takayama Main Line from Gifu Station to Mino-Ota Station (about 30 minutes)

2. Transfer to the Nagaragawa Railway at Mino-Ota Station and go to Gujo Hachiman (about 1 hour 20 minutes)

Mino-Ota Station is the starting station for the Nagaragawa Railway.

There is also a special sightseeing train called Nagara, which includes a meal, so please check the website.

＞Click here for the Nagaragawa Railway website

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

Both buses and trains have their advantages, but buses are recommended for those who want to travel in a short amount of time.

On days when the weather is nice, the scenery of the Nagara River is truly beautiful, so I think it will be a great experience if you take a leisurely train ride there.

Please choose the most suitable method according to your itinerary and weather and enjoy Gujo Hachiman to the fullest!

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