Gujo Hachiman : Water City of Japan / Fake Food Capital / Hachiman Castle
Located within the middle of Gifu Prefecture, this charming riverside town of Gujo Hachiman, is less than 2 hours away from the city of Nagoya.
During summer you will see many locals washing their laundry in water or taking a dip in the water especially the children while fishermen come to fish for “ayu”.
Walking throughout town you will see many canals that was originally created for fire prevention, but also had the secondary usage, as washing stations for vegetables. In other canals, you can see koi fish swimming freely in a crystal-clear water.
Gujo Hachiman is also home of Japan’s well-preserved historic streets. Back in the day, these streets here were home to several artisans. Some of them still operate their businesses in this district, up to this day.
Gujo Hachiman offers visitors a rare opportunity to see, and be part of, a traditional way of life that has changed little over many years ago. Visitors to this small town may find the use of English somewhat limited, but can always expect a warm welcome from the local wherever they may go in town.
Gujo Hachiman is also known as the fake food Capital of japan. — Yes, you heard me right. They are the leading producer and manufacturer of food replicas in the country.
In Sample Kobo workshop, they have lesson, offer to visitors, wherein you can learn how to make your own food samples. You can also see the samples up close for yourself, and even touch them.
If there is one place you need to know about Gujo, it’s a must that you visit Gujo Hachiman City Museum, located in the center of town. You just need to pay a minimal admission fee and make your way past explanations about Gujo’s waterways, culture, rich history and many more.
The Gujo Hachiman Castle was built in the late 16th century by a local feudal lord, on the top of a hill. The castle was destroyed in the early Meiji Period, it was rebuilt in 1933 using mostly wood rather than concrete. Today this castle is one of the most beloved symbols of Gujo Hachiman. From the town centre, you can either taxi a cab going up here or walk. There is no access provided by public transportation go to up here. Please note that the walking course leading up to the castle is narrow and steep. And it takes about 30 minutes to get here from the town centre on foot.
*How to get to Gujo Hachiman
From Nagoya - by Train
*From Nagoya to Mino-Oota, by JR limited express "Hida" on Takayama Line, about 40-50 minutes.
*From Mino-Oota to Gujo-Hachiman, by local train on Nagaragawa Railway, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
*From Gujo-Hachiman station, about 1.5 km to the central town. About 25 minutes on foot or take a cab.
*From Nagoya - By highway bus (Japan Guide)
*Gifu Bus operates two round trip buses per day between Meitetsu Bus Center (next to JR Nagoya Station) and Gujo (Jokamachi Plaza bus terminal in the town center). The one way trip takes 80 minutes and costs 2260 yen. *Nohi Bus, Meitetsu and JR Tokai Bus operate almost hourly buses between Nagoya (Meitetsu Bus Center) and Takayama, which stop along the way at "Gujo-Hachiman Inter", a bus stop which is located along the expressway outside of the town center. The one way trip between Nagoya and Gujo takes 90 minutes and costs 2200 yen. A round trip ticket is available for 4000 yen and is valid for four days. *Gifu Bus also operates multiple round trips between Gifu (Meitetsu and JR Gifu Stations) and Gujo, all of which stop in the town center. The one way trip takes about 75 minutes and costs 1550 yen. Gifu can be reached from Nagoya Station by JR or Meitetsu trains in less than 30 minutes and for around 500 yen.
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