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AUTUMN RECOMMENDED DESTINATION GIFU AREA

Here are some destinations around hotels in Gifu area which are perfect for enjoying Autumn.

Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park

Kuri-kinton in Yaotsu
Yaotsu, Kamo District, Gifu the end of August - 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 MINOKAMO2024 (Citizens' Fireworks)
Kiso River Green Line Park, 2740 Shimofukoi, Furui, Minokamo, Gifu  22 SEP, 2024

You will enjoy spectacular fireworks that carried out at Kiso River in the background.

 

ONSAI MINOKAMO2024 (Ota-juku Nakasendo Festival)
Ota Honmachi, Minokamo, Gifu (Nakasendo Otajuku neighborhood)  20 OCT, 2024

Nakasendo Festival is held in late autumn, featuring a parade on the Nakasendo road in gorgeous costumes and a raku-ichi rakuza (a traditional Japanese market).

 

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.

 

Oyada Shrine
2596 Oyada, Mino, Gifu  open 24/7

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

Gujo Hachiman Castle
520-1 Hachimanchō ShimadaniGujo, Gifu   Close from 20 December to 10 January

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).

 

Hida-Mino Seseragi Kaido
Meihōokuzumi, Gujo, Gifu open 24/7

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.

 

Hirugano Picnic Garden
4670-75 Hirugano, takawashi, Gujo, Gifu Open 9:00~17:00 6 JUL to 14 OCT , 2024

Begonia fields and kochia hills spread out at an altitude of 1,000 meters. At the summit, 25,000 begonia are in full bloom. Lovely kochias spreading across the slopes are a spectacular sight.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Takayama Shirakawa Go

Autumn Takayama Festival
Around Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, Takayama, Gifu  9 OCT to 10 OCT , 2024

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.

 

Kamikochi
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.