Recommended Autumn Travel Spots: Gifu Area
Here are some destinations around hotels in Gifu area which are perfect for enjoying Autumn.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park
Yaotsu, Kamo District, Gifu
The end of August to the beginning of February
Yaotsu Town is said to be the birthplace of the Japanese confectionery "Kurikinton" which has now become famous nationwide. Enjoy comparing the flavors at one of the four Japanese confectionery shops in town, including Midoriya.
ONSAI MINOKAMO2026 City Fireworks Festival
2740 Shimokoi, Kobi-cho, Minokamo City, Gifu
Sunday, October 11, 2026 Fireworks start at 19:00 (subject to change)
A spectacular variety of fireworks launched along the riverside lights up the summer night sky against the scenic backdrop of the Kiso River. The finale features a breathtaking series of rapid-fire starmines, accompanied by powerful and dynamic Japanese taiko drum performances.
Parking: Approximately 500 spaces are available at the following locations: Minokamo City Hall, Ota Elementary School, Chuo Gymnasium, and Nakasendo Parking Lot.
Parking lots typically fill up before 14:00. The use of public transportation is strongly recommended.
The Ai-Ai Bus operates from a bus stop near the hotel and can take you to Mino-Ota Station, which is approximately a 17-minute walk from the fireworks venue. The fare is 100 yen anywhere on the route.
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue on the day of the event.
■16:00 – 21:30
Nakasendo (Yusenji-kita – Shinmeido Intersection)
Ekimae Street (Ota Honmachi 1 Intersection – City Road Line Kaido Route)
City Road Line Kaido Route and Shimofurui Route 470 (Ryokan Fuji – Kashiwagi Drainage Facility)
■17:00 – 22:00
Ekimae Street (Ota Station Front Intersection – Ota Honmachi 1 Intersection)
■19:30 – 22:00
South Exit of Mino-Ota Station (Mino-Ota Station South Exit – Ota Station Front Intersection)
■18:00 – Midnight
Embankment Road
ONSAI MINOKAMO2026 Ota-juku Nakasendo Festival
Around Ota-juku on the Nakasendo Trail
Contact Minokamo City Commerce, Tourism and Industry Division: +81-574-25-2111
or Minokamo Chamber of Commerce and Industry: +81-574-24-0123
Sunday, October 25, 2026 10:00 ~ 16:00
A grand princess procession featuring Princess Kazunomiya, who married the 14th shogun, Tokugawa Iemochi, along with princesses who married successive shoguns, samurai, and servants, takes place around the Ota-juku Nakasendo Hall.
The festival invites visitors into the world of history with a spectacular, picture-scroll-like procession as its main attraction. Throughout the day, visitors can also enjoy a variety of handmade festival activities, including stage performances and a traditional market featuring local food, crafts, and goods.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Mino
Udatsu Wall Historical District
Kajiya, Mino, Gifu
Enjoy the refined scenery of Udatsu Wall Historical District which has been designated as an Important Preservation District of Historic Buildings.
2596 Oyada, Mino, Gifu
The maple valley inside Oyada Shrine is a designated natural monument. Known as a famous maple spot, this shrine sees both local and out of town visitors every year.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Gujo
659 Ichinotaira, Yanagimachi, Hachimanchō, Gujo, Gifu
Open 9:00~16:30 (Hours vary by season) Closed from Dec 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
Take in the view of Gujo Hachiman Castle and the colorful maple trees. The castle tower is closely surrounded by autumn foliage and is often called "Tenshu Enjo" (castle tower in flames).
Meihōokuzumi, Gujo, Gifu
A scenic driving route with a distance of approximately 65km. Autumn foliage can be enjoyed for a long time in this area, as the best time to visit varies depending on the location and weather.
4670-75 Hirugano, Takasu, Gujo, Gifu
Period Jul 18 to Oct 12, 2026
Open 9:00~17:00
Petunia garden and kochia hills spread out at an altitude of 1,000 meters. Four varieties of colorful petunias bloom in the mountain summit area. Lovely kochias spreading across the slopes are a spectacular sight.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Takayama Shirakawa Go
Around Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, Takayama, Gifu
Oct 9 to 10, 2026
The Hachiman Festival is an annual festival of the Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine, the guardian deity of the northern half of the former Takayama Castle Town. The festival is held on October 9 and 10 every year, and 11 floats are pulled together.
Azumi, Matsumoto, Nagano
Kamikochi is a sedimentary plain located in the valley of the Hida Mountains, stretching approximately 10 km from Taishoike to Yokoo. It is designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and a Special Natural Monument/Natural Protected Area and can be enjoyed as a scenic spot.