Visit Japan - Gifu
Gifu, Japan - Gotta visit em’ all!
Let’s say you just won a free trip to Japan, planned however and anyway you like it to be. Where would you go first? What do you want to see the most? What do you want to do?
Many would probably say they want to explore Tokyo, and some may say they want to wake up early to experience the Tsukiji Fish Market. I’m sure there are many who would love to go either skiing in Hokkaido, or go snorkeling in Okinawa. Maybe some may just want to eat some お好み焼き (okonomiyaki)
Those are all awesome activities and places that’s well worth your time and visit, and I fully recommend it. But come on, you just won a free trip to Japan. Why would you limit yourself to only those popular, touristy attractions, when all of Japan is available to you?
In this series of blogs, I want to introduce you a new prefecture chosen randomly and expose some things you might not have known about that region. Every prefecture is different from one another in terms of culture, customs, language, food, and essentially, everything, so I can guarantee there’s something for everyone.
All non-Japanese tourists are eligible to purchase a Japan Railroad pass, which allows unlimited trips on any JR operated transportation services, including bullet trains, so it’s time to take advantage of the amazing deal and explore the side of Japan you might have never thought about! The first prefecture is: Gifu!
岐阜県 - Gifu Prefecture
This beautiful painting was made by Claude Monet, the famous French impressionist of the nineteenth cent… Wait what do you mean this isn’t a painting?
This is a photo of a lake in Seki City of Gifu Prefecture. It is appropriately nicknamed Monet Lake, and it was previously just known by the locals as the lake by the shrine until recently, someone posted a picture online and it went viral. Many now come from all over Japan to admire this picturesque lake and to snap some pictures - wouldn’t you?
Gifu is one of the few landlocked prefectures and it has no oceans surrounding the region, therefore they are known for their 鮎 (ayu), a type of river fish. 鵜飼 (ukai), which is a a traditional fishing method using cormorants, is a sight to see in the night on the Nagara-gawa River.
Dinner cruises serving ayus are popular, along with ayu-gashi, a popular snack shaped like the fish. Many tourists buy it as a お土産 (omiyage), sort of like a souvenir, to give to family, friends, and coworkers for back home.
If you’re into Japanese history
織田信長 (Oda Nobunaga), one of the most famous feudal lords of Japan, used to control Gifu and inhabited the original Gifu Castle, which you can visit.
If you just want to relax, you might want to go check out 下呂温泉 (Gero Onsen), a hot spring resort in Takayama. Known for being one of 日本三名泉 (nihon sanmeisen), or the three hot springs of Japan, we’re sure that the beautiful scenery, as well as the comforting and warm hot springs of Gero will give you the relaxation you needed.
After you relax in the hot springs, maybe you may want to go for an adventure in Shirakawa-go, which is a town known for their cute, traditional farmhouses.
Shirakawa go is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many of these farmhouses, built over 250 years ago, are now 旅館 (ryokan) or 民宿 (minshuku). During some nights in the winter, the houses lights up, which is surely a sight to see.
Would you visit Gifu? I know I want to!
日本語単語 Vocabulary
- お好み焼き (okonomiyaki)
- 懐石料理 (kaiseki ryouri)
- 岐阜県 (Gifu ken)
- 鮎 (ayu)
- 鵜飼 (ukai)
- お土産 (omiyage)
- 織田信長 (Oda Nobunaga)
- 下呂温泉 (Gero Onsen)
- 日本三名泉 (nihon sanmeisen)
- 旅館 (ryokans)
- 民宿 (minshukus)
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