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Gifu Prefecture, which is blessed with abundant nature, has long been known as the land of ``Hisan no Mizu,'' which means ``Mountain of Hida, Water of Mino.'' Furthermore, the Gassho-zukuri village of Shirakawa-go has been preserved as a ``living world heritage'' and its traditional rural culture is...

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Recommended sightseeing spots in Gifu

Gifu Prefecture is blessed with abundant nature and has long been known as the land of ``Hisan Nosui,'' which means ``Mountains of Hida and Water of Mino.''

In addition, the Gassho-zukuri village of Shirakawa-go has been preserved as a living world heritage site, preserving its traditional rural culture, and is still used as a place for people to live.

In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Gifu Prefecture that you should visit and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.

Shinhotaka Ropeway

Shinhotaka Ropeway, Japan's first two-story gondola, allows you to experience a world above the clouds at an altitude of approximately 2200 meters while enjoying a 360-degree panoramic view of the majestic Hida Mountains.

There are also facilities such as restaurants, shops, and open-air baths, so you can make wonderful memories such as spectacular views of the four seasons and stargazing.

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Gifu Castle

, ``Gifu Castle'' is located at the top of Mt. Kinka, and is a castle towering over a rocky mountain that is also known as an impregnable castle. The current castle was reconstructed in 1956 and is a three-story, four-story reinforced concrete structure that has become a symbol of Gifu City.

The inside of the castle is a historical materials exhibition room, and the top of the tower is a viewing platform that is popular with many people. In addition, the entire area of ​​Mt. Kinka was designated as a national historic site as the Gifu Castle Ruins in 2011.

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Gero Onsen

Gero Onsen is one of the three famous hot springs in Japan with a history of 1000 years and is famous as a hot spring for beauties.

The hot spring town is a peaceful townscape centered around the Hida River, and is dotted with famous inns and many free footbath spots, as well as a view of Fountain Pond. It is a must-see destination for hot spring lovers, as you can enjoy a day trip to the hot springs with a hot spring ticket.

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Yoro Falls

"Yoro Falls" is located in Yoro Park in Yoro Town, Yoro District, Gifu Prefecture. It has a drop of about 30m and a width of about 40m, and has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls.

In addition to the majestic appearance of the waterfall, there are walking paths around Yoro Falls, and we recommend taking a nature walk to enjoy the seasonal scenery while feeling the history.

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