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
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.
Pear picking at Yamanoue Fruit Farm
Yamanoue Fruit Farm Frupia, 1093-78 Yamanoue-cho, Minokamo, Gifu Aug 20 to Oct 5, 2025
*Available while supplied last.
Minokamo City is famous for its delicious pears. At expansive orchard, you can enjoy all-you-can-pick pear harvesting with no time limit during the peak season. Come and taste the fresh, juicy pears at their best — straight from the tree!
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 Close from Dec 20 to Jan 10
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 Open 9:00~17:00 Jul 12 to Oct 13 , 2025
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 Oct 10, 2025
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.