SPRING RECOMMENDED DESTINATION GIFU AREA
Here are some destinations around hotels in Gifu area which are perfect for enjoying Spring.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park
Inuyama Castle and Spring Inuyama Festival
In front of Haritsuna Shrine and around Inuyama Castle Town
・Apr 5, 2025 8:00~21:45 Shingaku Sai (The day of the unveiling to the town and spectators)
・Apr 6, 2025 8:00~21:45 Hongaku Sai (The day of dedication to Haritsuna Shrine)
The Inuyama Festival is held in spring and fall at Haritsuna Shrine, which is located under Inuyama Castle, the oldest wooden castle tower in Japan. The sight of 13 gorgeous floats lined up in a row, passing through Inuyama Castle Town and gathering at Haritsuna Shrine, is breathtaking. This traditional event, which has continued since the Edo period, is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Chuden Wing Farm（Strawberry Picking）
59 Aza Daizenbo, Yato, Kani, Gifu Open 10:00~16:00
Fee 3,000 yen per basket (No particular limit on the number of people)
Visitors can experience picking strawberries for taking them out. The main variety grown here is “Yotsuboshi,” which has a good balance of sweetness and sourness, and original products such as gelato and Baumkuchen are also available.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Mino
1571-3 Izumicho, Mino, Gifu
You can enjoy the rows of cherry trees from the hotel. And also, Ogura Park is near the hotel where about 1,000 cherry blossom trees bloom in spring and they are lit up at night.
Mugegawacho Taniguchi, Seki, Gifu
The rows of cherry trees makes "cherry blossom tunnel" and it's lit up at night. Enjoy the fantastic view.
Cherry trees at MINO-WASHI Museum
1851-3 Warabi, Mino, Gifu
The rows of cherry trees along the clear Itadori River, which runs from the Mino Washi Museum to the Shimomaki area, are a great spot for both walking and driving.
This is a local spot not listed in any guidebooks.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Gujo
817-1 Yamatochomaki, Gujo, Gifu
Take a walk at row of cherry trees over 250 meters. Their forest at the shrine including cherry trees is selected as Natural Monument in Gifu prefecture.
85 Hachimancho Shimadani, Gujo, Gifu
Around 100 cherry trees of various types are planted here, with the 400-year-old ‘Sumizome no Sakura’ in the southern corner of the park being a must-see. It has been selected as one of the 33 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Hida and Mino, and is a perfect spot for cherry blossom viewing while viewing Gujo Hachiman Castle.
Row of Cherry blossom trees along National Route 156
Minamicho Mito, Gujo Gifu
The cherry trees that line the 500 meter stretch of National Route 156 have been selected as one of the 33 Hida-Mino Cherry Blossoms and are a delight to the eyes of drivers passing by on the national highway.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Takayama Shirakawa Go
510-1 Kokufucho Hirosemachi, Takayama, Gifu
There are two huge cherry trees which are transplanted from the bottom of the dam because of the request from local people. With this story, the trees are very popular among travelers too.
Cherry blossoms at Aoya Shinmei Shrine
1352 Asahicho Aoya, Takayama, Gifu
The upside-down weeping cherry blossom reflected in the water mirror is fantastic. The area is lit up at night.
Honmachi Takayama, Gifu
The red bridge called Nakabashi is one of the best places to enjoy the scenary with cherry blossom.