Gujo

Gujo lies along the Yoshida River in the mountains of central Gifu Prefecture, narrow valleys and forested slopes enclose the historic town of Gujo Hachiman. Water is part of daily life here: channels run beside lanes, and the Igawa Komichi waterway recalls the town’s long-managed water system. Above the centre stands Gujo Hachiman Castle, rebuilt in wood in 1933 on the site of an earlier fortress. Each summer, the Gujo Odori dance festival brings residents and visitors into the streets; during the Obon period, some nights continue until dawn. The town is also known for producing realistic food replicas, a Japanese craft seen in local workshops and shops. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Gujo and Gifu Prefecture.

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