Gifu > Myoshoji Temple (明星輪寺): The Karst Temple Tourists Miss
Myoshoji Temple (明星輪寺) on Kinseizan (金生山) in Gifu offers a unique karst landscape and ancient serenity. A hidden gem with no tourists!
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Gifu > Megumi no Yu Hot Spring (恵みの湯): A medicinal herb hot spring near Nagoya
Located just minutes from the historic Inuyama-jō Castle (犬山城), Megumi no Yu Onsen (恵みの湯) offers the perfect respite after a day of exploring Inuyama’s cultural riches. This onsen combines mineral-enriched hot springs and medicinal herbs, drawing on local herb-growing traditions dating back to the Edo era.
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Gifu > Gifu Castle (岐阜城): The castle on the top of the mountain.
Gifu Castle (Gifu-jō, 岐阜城) is one of Japan’s most iconic castles, known both for its imposing location atop Mount Kinka (Kinka-san, 金華山) and for its rich history. Situated 329 metres above sea level, this castle offers spectacular views that encompass not only the city of Gifu, but also distant Nagoya (名古屋) and, on clear days, the mountains of the Japanese Alps.
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Gifu > Sekigahara Museum (岐阜関ケ原古戦場記念館): History and Technology on the Battlefield
In the heart of Gifu Prefecture, the Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum (岐阜関ケ原古戦場記念館) is a place where the history of the famous Battle of Sekigahara (関ヶ原の戦い) comes to life. This clash, which took place on October 21, 1600, marked a turning point in the history of Japan, defining the fate of the nation for centuries.
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