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The Tajimi City Institute of Ceramic Design, established in Tajimi City in 1959, has over 800 young people who have left the institute to work as ceramic artists and designers. Aiming to be a city that communicates the appeal of ceramics to the world and attracts people involved in the ceramics industry and young people from all over the world who aspire to become ceramic artists, the city, together with the neighboring cities , has formed the largest ceramic production area in Japan called “Mino-yaki” and has produced various ceramics, ranging from everyday tableware to building materials. It can be said to be a world leader in ceramics in terms of both industry and culture.

The reason why “Hida-tei Hanaougi” is chosen among many onsen ryokan. There are many reasons, such as the warm-hearted hospitality provided by the same waiter who is in charge from start to finish, the smooth to the touch hot water, the warm and inviting interior of the ryokan made of rare and valuable Jindai zelkova, the cuisine using Hida beef carefully selected from designated butchers, and the private rooms where you can enjoy your meals. Refresh your body and mind while being embraced by the warmth of the wood.

Since its establishment, this Wagashi-shop(Japanese traditional sweets store) has pursued quality improvement by focusing on raw materials and production methods. The shop features techniques that make the most of the ingredients, such as red bean paste made from Hokkaido azuki beans and carefully cooked by artisans in a special oven, and gyuhi made from carefully selected glutinous rice flour. Careful attention is also paid to baking conditions to create a fluffy and moist dough. Furthermore, the shop offers more than 200 varieties of wagashi, valuing products that make use of local specialties and products with a sense of the season. While preserving tradition, the company has deepened its ties with the local community and continues to be loved by its customers.

Have a wonderful time surrounded by a star-filled sky. "Manten-no-Yado" is a hot spring ryokan with an open-air bath, limited to 8 groups per day. The natural hot spring water has won numerous rankings and has a soft and thick texture. The cuisine is Japanese Kaiseki cuisine using Hida beef, Okumino chicken, Matsutake mushrooms, and other ingredients from the Okumino region of Gifu Prefecture. It is a charming inn where you can spend a special time with your loved ones under the stars.

This is a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant that further refines high-quality meat with advanced aging techniques. The aging process increases the amino acid content of the meat, which is the source of its flavor, and also breaks down the fibers, resulting in juicier meat. The restaurant is also listed in the “Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, and Mie 2019 Special Edition” in 2019. We hope you will visit to taste the true flavor of the meat.

Tsubameya, a Japanese confectionery specialty store, was started with the desire to "make Yanagase, the town where I grew up, more vibrant". Tsubameya believes that it is the store that creates the color of the town, and that offering confections loved by people of all ages brings people together and makes the town more lively. Tsubameya's confections are made with the best ingredients and have a gentle flavor that makes everyone feel at ease. The flavor and background of the popular product, warabimochi, differs among the three Tsubameya stores. The warabimochi at the Yanagigase main store here is firm yet smooth to the touch, a taste that has been maintained since the establishment of the company.

It is said that Gifu citizens have visited this confectionery specialty store which opened in 1987 at least once . The specialty of this store, which has been talked about for its faithful representation of French pastries, is the "potato pastry”. This cake is composed of fresh cream, white chocolate cream, and potato cream. The exquisitely balanced sweetness of the cake gives you a taste of the ingredients, and it is a must-try item. If you visit Gifu Prefecture, you should definitely come and try it. The cakes are as delicious as those in France.

Guests can relax at this Japanese style inn where all guest rooms are individual cottages.

Enjoy the beautiful view at this Japanese style inn in Yoro Onsen

”Minogiku”- mellow ”sake” made from clear soft water

”Daruma Masamune”- matured ”sake” carries the appeal of ”ko-shu.”

The blessings of nature are poured into each bottle of ”sake” in the form of clear water from the Tsukechi River which flows through the primeval forest.

Produces trademark sake of ”Mizuho-no-kuni” - ”Shiroku” and ”Kozaemon”

Enjoy your stay at this elegant hotel overlooking the Nagara River.

You can enjoy pottery at this Japanese style inn in Gero Onsen.

The museum houses numerous ceramic art and practical ceramic tableware, with emphasis on modern age pieces from 19th century onwards.

”Melonpan” - Only ten buns baked a day. High praise from Nakata!

A restaurant where you can savor freshwater eel, a special dish prepared by a skilled chef

French restaurant that uses local produce of Gifu.

An experiential facility within Yoro Park. You can challenge your perception and common sense at this facility designed by modern artist Shusaku Arakawa and poet Madeline Gins.

Dairy cows are grown in Okuhida’s rich environment. They produce and sell flavorful milk and dairy products.

Miso and soy sauce produced using traditional methods in the Hida-Takayama climate.

Gifu Great Buddha is also known as ”basket Buddha”, the largest dry lacquered Buddha made from bamboo, ”washi-paper” and lacquer.

”Village of Gassho-zukuri Houses of Shirakawago and Gokayama” is designated a World Heritage by UNESCO. Some of these ”Gassho-zukuri” houses are open for tours and others used as Japanese style inns.

Savor the tender Hida beef with curry.