Tradition

Join the hands-on activities of the vibrant, thriving community sustaining centuries of beloved local traditions from traditional tomozuri fishing for tasty ayu (sweetfish), to the Sowaryu-style of tea ceremonies of the samurais, to the homegrown talents of ji-kabuki.

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Artisanal Legacy in Motion: Takayama Festival Master Craftsmen and Workshop Tour

Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of the Takayama Festival, one of Japan's three most beautiful festivals in Japan featuring 23 gorgeously elaborate floats, with a history of about 350 years.

North Gifu

Paths of Righteousness: Samurai tea ceremony and iaido activity

From the calm and graceful steps of the tea ceremony, to the swift but deadly moves of iaido, walk the paths of righteousness the way the samurais did, in the spirit of bushido.

North Gifu

Exquisite Hospitality: 400 years of Sowaryu-style tea ceremony and Sowaryu Honzen Kuzushi kaiseki

Rediscover fine dining done the way of the samurai with Sowaryu Honzen Kuzushi and the Sowaryu-style tea ceremony in Hida Takayama, a town famous for its well-established traditional crafts and historical districts.

North Gifu

Vitality Unending: Gujo Hachiman Town Guided Walking Tour

From the scenic Igawa Lane with its vivid, well-loved and well-fed carp, to a spectacle of energetic, lively Gujo Odori moves, to the grand Yoshida River that children leap into for respite from summer's sweltering heat. Feel vitality unending for yourself, bubbling just beneath the surface here in Gifu's Town of Water.

Central Gifu

Friendly Deception: Traditional tomozuri fishing and prized salt-grilled sweetfish

Fish for Gifu's renowned ayu (sweetfish) using a method tried and tested by time! Discover the goodness of "Ayu of the Nagara River System," a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS).

Central Gifu

Life Springs Eternal: Hakusan Culture Pilgrimage 1-day Tour

Enter the sanctuary of the Hakusan Shinko (Hakusan Faith), and encounter the spiritual culture of Japan from ancient times as you make your pilgrimage in honorable shiroshozoku (white robes).

Central Gifu

Life Springs Eternal: Hakusan Culture Half-day Tour

Enter the sanctuary of the Hakusan Shinko (Hakusan Faith), originating from Mount Hakusan, one of Japan's Three Holy Mountains. A guide will show you the ins and outs of correct etiquette when visiting a shrine, and walk you through powerspots and local sites of Important Cultural Properties of Japan. You will also receive blessings from the chief Shinto priest during your visit.

Central Gifu

Cherished through Centuries: Gifu Cormorant Fishing Aboard A Chartered Luxury Boat on the Nagara River – exquisite dinner included

Unfold the rich tapestry of culture and tradition at the heart of Gifu City through this illuminating course. Witness the ukai from a vantage view as it begins at sunset, transporting you back in time with its subtle yet profound beauty.

Central Gifu

Revolving Stages, Involving Roles: Star in a Country Kabuki Play – trip to Tsukechi Gorge and lunch included

All the world's a stage, and this one has a role with your name on it! Check out one of Gifu's treasured local specialties, ji-kabuki, or country kabuki, distinct from other types of kabuki for its down-to-earth atmosphere and strong connection to the local community.