Iwamura Castle Town
Iwamura is a castle town that flourished as the political,economic,and cultural center of the southeast part of Gifu during edo period. Start your walking tour from Iwamura Station and make your way towards the old street lined with historical old-timey buildings.
Eat and compare the different types of gohei-mochi,Iwamura town’s specialty,and visit Iwamura Brewery, a venerable sake brewer.
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- Iwamura Castle Town
Visits to Iwamura Castle Ruins
Iwamura Castle Ruins
Explore a castle hidden amongst the misty fog. Iwamura Castle is one of Japan’s top three greatest mountain top castles. The castle building itself has since been demolished, but the ruins and stone walls remain, giving the area an almost mystical atmosphere. Iwamura Castle’s unique appearance makes it a must-visit even for those who have already visited other Japanese castles.
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- Iwamura Castle Ruins
Accommodation in Iwamura Castle Town
Tomida district rural landscape
The rural landscape of Tomida district is said to be ‘the best rural landscape in Japan’. It has a nostalgic vibe with scattered traditional farmer houses and storehouses. The views of scenery from observatories are spectacular. You can relax and enjoy cycling with rental bicycles from Iwamura station.
Experience rural life at “Kaya no yado Tomida,” an old private housewith a straw-thatched roof. Try making gohei-mochi, a local rice-based food coated with a secret sauce and grilled over charcoal.(Reservation required.)
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- Tomida district rural landscape
Accommodation in Tomida district
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