Model Itineraries in Gifu

A full-day local outing course built around the Motomaru Park Stream Channel and Mist Fountain in Motosu City. The stream channel you can walk right into and the mist fountain operate only in summer, running between 8:30 and 17:00. The 2026 operating period has not been announced, so be sure to check the city's official website before you set out. Use is free, and with a 12-meter-tall play structure, inclusive equipment usable even from a wheelchair, and a toddler play area for the little ones, this park lets siblings of widely different ages spend time together. There is also a Motomaru Cafe & Marche in the park, so you can top up on drinks and snacks and stay for a long visit. In the morning, true to Motosu's reputation as a producing area for Fuyu persimmons, take a look at the local farm produce at the Fuyu Persimmon Village Itonuki Roadside Station. Finish lunch and shopping at Malera Gifu, spending the hottest hours in cool indoor comfort. In the afternoon, move on to Motomaru Park, get the body moving on the big play structure first, then take a splash in the stream channel and mist fountain. The water shuts off automatically in rain or strong wind, so checking the forecast before you go is the surest bet.

2026年7月21日(火)から8月25日(火)までの平日に一般開放される飛騨市神岡小学校プール（一般開放）を主役にした、岐阜県飛騨市神岡町の1日コースです。開放は13:00から16:00まで(最終受付15:00)、土日祝と8月13日・14日は休みなので、平日の午後に予定を組みましょう。午前は神岡城(高原郷土館)へ。天守から神岡の町並みと山々を見渡し、鉱山資料館では神岡鉱山とともに歩んできた町の歴史にふれます。続いて道の駅スカイドーム神岡に立ち寄り、宇宙素粒子研究の拠点であるスーパーカミオカンデの紹介展示と地元の味を楽しみながら昼食を。午後は神岡小学校のプールへ。25mプールに一部児童用の段差があり、小さな子も足のつく場所で遊べます。料金は飛騨市民が中学生以下無料・高校生以上110円、市外の方が幼児無料・小中学生60円・高校生以上110円。山あいの澄んだ空気の中で泳ぐ、飛騨ならではの夏のおでかけです。

A full-day course centered on the 'Naogi Andon Festival' held on August 14, 2026 (Friday) at Naogi Elementary School's ground in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. In the daytime, enjoy massive stones and stunning views at Naogi Castle Ruins, also known as the 'Castle in the Sky,' and learn about the history of the Toyama clan, castle lords, at the Naogi Toyama History Museum. After walking through the distinctive kura-zukuri architecture of Nakatsugawa-juku, a post town on the Nakasendo Road, enjoy Nakatsugawa's famous chestnut delicacies and other local specialties for a leisurely dinner. As night falls at 8:30 PM, spectacular fireworks illuminate the sky above Naogi Elementary School's ground. It's a course where you can experience both Nakatsugawa's rich history and a summer fireworks display in a single day.

A full-day course centered on the opening day of the Water Festival held from July 31 to August 2, 2026 in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, known as the 'City of Water.' In the daytime, explore Ogaki Castle to touch the history of the castle town and visit the site where Matsuo Basho concluded his "Oku no Hosomichi" journey. Along the Sumon River, the Sumiyoshi Lighthouse offers views of Ogaki's unique waterside landscape in harmony with the town. In late afternoon, enjoy an early dinner on Ogaki Station Street. From 5 PM onward, Ogaki Station Street, Honmachi Street, and the Sumon River area are transformed into a festival atmosphere. With paper lanterns illuminating the waterways and the unique night scenery of Ogaki, this is a full day where families can fully experience the magic of Ogaki's summer night.

Experience the peak of Gujo Odori—Japan's most vibrant Bon Odori festival spanning 400+ years—on the first all-night dance night of 2026 (August 13). This full-day course takes you through the water town of Gujo Hachiman: preview the dance at the museum, craft traditional food samples, climb to Gujo Hachiman Castle for views of the castle town and Yoshida River, and discover the cool spring-fed lanes. At 8 PM, join the dancing circles before the former prefectural government building. In true Gujo tradition, don't watch—dance. Experience the heat and energy that flows until 5 AM.

Centered around the Ijira Summer Festival held on August 2, 2026 (Sunday), this is a course to enjoy nature in Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture throughout the day. At noon, enjoy local flavors at Michi no Eki Ijira, and in the afternoon, stroll along the quiet shores of Ijira Lake. At the verdant Gifu Centennial Park, spend time freely on the expansive lawns. In the evening, have dinner around the venue while waiting for the fireworks, and from 7:45 p.m., approximately 170 fireworks will illuminate the mountain valley night sky. This plan allows you to greedily enjoy the nature of the lake and park, along with the atmosphere of a small community summer festival. Recommended for families seeking to enjoy a relaxed experience away from crowds.

A full-day course featuring the Fukuoka Furusato Fireworks Festival on August 2, 2026, to enjoy the nature and history of Nakatsugawa City's Fukuoka district. Visit Naegi Castle ruins perched atop giant rocks at noon, savor local cuisine at Michi no Eki Shitao in the afternoon, and enjoy water play in the clear stream of Roman Valley in the evening. At night, about 800 fireworks illuminate the valley's night sky. After enjoying the mountains and valleys unique to Nakatsugawa, this plan concludes your summer day at the community-rooted Furusato Fireworks Festival.

A full-day course to enjoy the mountain town in the Hida region, featuring the Nyukawa Summer Festival held on August 1, 2026 (Saturday) at Niigawa Branch Office Square in Takayama City. In the daytime, experience the quiet air of the mountain temple at Senko-ji Temple, known for its Enku Buddhist statues, and imagine Jomon life from the reconstructed pit dwellings at the Dono-no-ue Ruins. After browsing local specialties at Michi-no-Eki Mondeues Hida Kuraizan, head to Niigawa Branch Office Square in the evening. Enjoy the summer festival filled with food stalls and bon odori dancing while waiting for the performance to begin, and approximately 600 fireworks will light up the mountain valley night sky for 15 minutes. This is the definitive summer plan for Niigawa, combining Hida's historical exploration with spectacular fireworks.

Centered around the Hida Takayama Citizen Fireworks Festival held on August 1, 2026 (Saturday), this is a full day course to fully enjoy the historic town of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. At noon, visit Takayama Jinya, where Edo-period magistrate buildings remain, and stroll through the old town with white-walled storehouses and traditional shops. After crossing the Nakabashi Bridge to feel the charm of the Miyagawa River, visit the Kusakabe Mingei-kan to experience the lifestyle of wealthy merchants and gaze up at the great Ginkgo tree at Hida Kokubunji Temple. In the evening, enjoy the tastes of Hida on Honmachi Street while waiting for dusk, then head to the venue at Alpes Observation Park Sky Park. At 7:30 p.m., fireworks launch into the night sky from the high-elevation observation park and light up Takayama's summer night until 8:20 p.m. Viewing fireworks from a high vantage point overlooking the Hida Mountains offers the spectacular scale unique to a castle town nestled in the mountains. This full-day plan ambitiously combines historical exploration with impressive fireworks, representing Takayama's summer at its best.

A one-day course circling the high mountains of Nagawa District, Matsumoto City, with the 2026 Nagawa Summer Festival held on July 25, 2026 (Saturday) as the centerpiece. At noon, gaze at the majestic mountain ranges from Nomui Pass exceeding 1,600 meters elevation, and at Nomui Pass Chayaya Honin learn about the history known as 'Ah, Nomui Pass.' In the afternoon, rest at Nagawa Hot Spring while enjoying local specialty toujisoba noodles for a meal. In the evening, secure a spot around the venue and wait for the opening. At 7:30 PM, fireworks light up the mountain night sky one after another, coloring the regional summer festival. Exploring the historic pass road, hot springs, and local cuisine—this is a unique one-day summer plan only Nagawa can offer. Due to the high elevation of this area, you can feel the cool mountain air even in midsummer.

A full-day course to enjoy Minami Town (美並町) in Gujo City (郡上市) along the pristine Nagara River, centered around the Atago Mountain Fireworks Festival held on Thursday, July 23, 2026. At noon, experience local flavors at the Minami Roadside Station. In the afternoon, bathe at the uniquely named Minami Kodakara Onsen and refresh yourself. In the evening, take a walk along the Nagara River's riverbed, then secure your spot at the surrounding food stalls while waiting for the performance. From 8:30 PM to 8:45 PM, approximately 200 fireworks light up the night sky. A perfect one-day plan unique to Minami, where you can fully enjoy the blessings of clear water, hot springs, and a charmingly modest local fireworks display.

A full-day course to enjoy Gifu Prefecture's Ibigawa Town and surroundings, centered around the "Ibigawa Festival Thank You Fireworks" held on Saturday, August 1, 2026. First, savor regional flavors at a rest area that tells the town's history and nature, then walk through the lush greenery of the Sanno Shrine and Tanigumi-san area leading to the Ibigawa Castle ruins, a nationally designated historic site. In the evening, move to the Ibigawa riverbed to secure your viewing spot and wait for the show while feeling the cool summer river breeze. As darkness falls, approximately 2,500 fireworks burst open in the night sky above the Ibigawa, with light shimmering on the water adding a beauty unique to riverside viewing. A definitive summer plan for Western Mino that lets you experience the natural beauty of the Ibigawa River and the warm hospitality of the local community.

A driving course where families can enjoy the expansive panorama of the Northern Alps from 2,156 meters elevation aboard Japan's only two-story gondola. After descending the mountain, take a spectacular souvenir photo at the Northern Alps Great Bridge. In the afternoon, everyone hikes to the 64-meter-tall Hirayu Falls. The day concludes at Oku-Hida Bear Farm, where you can meet adorable bears begging for snacks. A greedy one-day Oku-Hida plan that will satisfy both vehicle lovers and animal lovers alike.

A leisurely dating course where you stroll along Setogawa River lined with white-walled warehouses while admiring vibrant koi. At the culture hall you can experience the skills of Hida artisans, and at the festival hall, witness the spirited Okoshi Daiko drums unique to Furukawa's history and tradition. The tour concludes with a quiet visit to Ketao Wakamiya Shrine nestled among towering cedar trees. An elegant historical walk for two to savor the town's refined character.

In Ogaki, called the 'City of Water,' enjoy a leisurely day's walk from Ogaki Castle with its white stone tower to the banks of Suimon River where willows sway, living alongside water. Ogaki Park next to the castle features large play equipment, a wonderful place where children can move their bodies freely. After tracing the site where Matsuo Bashō concluded his Okunosobomichi journey, your reward awaits at the established Japanese confectionery shop—a smooth and refreshing water manju. The finale is Sumomata Ichiya Castle, famous for Hideyoshi's legend of success, where families can touch upon historical romance. A sweet treat-tasting stroll course through history.

A greedy family course to enjoy both the famous Yoro Falls and the mysterious experiential art installation 'Yoro Tenmeihanten' in a single day. In the morning, walk through verdant paths to reach the waterfall and Yoro Shrine; at midday, enjoy free admission to Children's Country with large play equipment and a grass picnic. In the afternoon, explore the tilted landscape of Tenmeihanten, where both adults and children become engrossed. This classic all-day Yoro Park itinerary brings together nature, art, and outdoor play in one perfect package.

From the wooden castle keep towering on the mountaintop, gaze down at the castle town below, then head to the birthplace of food samples for a hands-on creation experience. Discover the Sogisuzu Spring (宗祇水), selected as Japan's number-one ranked water, and the picturesque Yanaka Waterway (やなか水のこみち) where carp swim among the pebbles—where the spirit of living with water is palpable throughout the town. Cap off your day at the Gujo Hachiman Museum (郡上八幡博覧館) with live Gujo Odori (郡上おどり) performances and exhibits on the water town's history. This compact, walkable one-day course is perfect for experience-loving families.

A full-day course to thoroughly enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go settlement with its gassho-style houses, from morning to evening. Cross the Deai Bridge spanning the Shogawa River to enter the settlement, and experience the wisdom of snow country living at the Minka-en folk museum and the Wada House, a nationally designated important cultural property. After touring the Meizenji Temple Kyorikan with its beautiful thatched bell tower gate, finish at the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Viewpoint. The panoramic view of the settlement with its distinctive triangular-roofed houses is an unforgettable sight for the whole family.

Starting from Gero Onsen Gassho-zukuri Mura, where thatched-roof settlements have been relocated from places like Shirakawa-go, this course continues to the Gero Onsen Museum, unique to this hot spring town. After paying respects at Kaeru Shrine, beloved as the shrine of frogs, climb the 173 stone steps to Onsen Temple for a panoramic view of the hot spring town. Along the way, enjoy Hida beef gourmet food, hot spring eggs, and footbath hopping. A leisurely stroll course to savor the charm of Gero Onsen, one of Japan's three most celebrated hot springs, with your partner.

2026年7月4日(土)から9月6日(日)まで営業する、岐阜県恵那市の恵那峡ワンダーランド ウォーターパーク「カリビアン」を主役にした1日コースです。海賊船をモチーフにしたアスレチックプールが中心で、ウォータースライダー、水鉄砲、頭上から水が降ってくる巨大バケツ、小さな子向けのカエルのスライダーがそろい、遊園地と同じ敷地なので水遊びと乗り物の両方を1日で楽しめます。午前はまず恵那峡遊覧船に乗り、ダム湖に切り立つ奇岩を水面から見上げましょう。続いて恵那峡さざなみ公園を歩き、湖畔の景色と芝生の広場でひと息。お昼を回ったらウォーターパーク「カリビアン」に入場し、海賊船のアスレチックを登り、スライダーで滑り降りて夕方まで遊びます。恵那峡の自然と水遊びを1日でつなげる、夏休みらしいコースです。

This is a one-day course built around the Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park Splash Pond in Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park in Minokamo City (美濃加茂市). In 2026 it is open from 10:00 to 16:00 on weekends from Saturday, June 27 to Sunday, July 12; every day from Saturday, July 18 to Monday, August 31; and on weekends and public holidays from Saturday, September 5 to Wednesday, September 23. Along with the splash pond designed to look like terraced rice paddies, there is a stream area and a waterside deck, so children can walk all around in the shallow water. Sandals must be worn, and children who are not yet out of diapers must wear swim diapers. Admission is free, which makes it easy to drop by. In the morning, get to know the local nature and history at Minokamo City Museum, then walk the streets of Nakasendo Ota-juku (中山道太田宿) and have lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy water play to your heart's content amid the satoyama scenery.

御嶽山のふもと、下呂市小坂町の清流で遊ぶ「のほほんパークひだおさか 大洞川 川遊びエリア」を主役にした1日コースです。会場は旧・飛騨小坂ふれあいの森キャンプ場をリニューアルしたのほほんパークひだおさかで、キャンプ場の目の前を大洞川が流れ、歩いてすぐ川に降りられます。公式は「とってもキレイでつめたーい川」「冷たい冷たい川の中には、アマゴ、イワナ、ヤマメ、鮎などたくさんの魚たちが泳いでいます」と紹介しており、御嶽山の雪解け水が生む清流の冷たさは真夏でも別格です。周囲は森に囲まれた林間の立地で、場内にはバンガロー・ログハウス・調理棟・シャワー・売店／自動販売機がそろい、駐車場は普通自動車30台・大型バス3台分。キャンプ場自体は通年営業で、川遊びの実施期間は公表されていません。午前は柱状節理の絶壁がそそり立つ巌立峡と三ツ滝をめぐり、道の駅で飛騨の味に舌鼓。午後は日ざしが高いうちに大洞川へ入る流れです。滝と渓谷と清流、水づくしの一日を飛騨小坂で過ごしましょう。

A full-day course celebrating the 33rd Gujo Nagara River Dream Fireworks on August 14, 2026 (Friday), featuring the castle town of Gujo Hachiman, known as a "water town." In the morning, enjoy a panoramic view of the castle town, Nagara River, and surrounding mountains from the main tower of Gujo Hachiman Castle towering on Hachimanzan Mountain. In the afternoon, stroll through the old town streets of the craftsmen's and blacksmith's districts where irrigation canals flow, enjoying local food specialties, and visit Sogyosui, ranked 1st among Japan's 100 Famous Waters, to cool off with its refreshing spring water. At the Gujo Hachiman Museum, watch live performances of Gujo Odori dancing and get a taste of the festival atmosphere. In the early evening, pick up dinner from food stalls at the Nagara River's riverbed and spread out a picnic mat to secure your viewing spot. At 7 PM, approximately 1,000 fireworks burst into the mountain sky one after another, with the sound echoing off the surrounding peaks. This is the definitive summer plan for Gujo Hachiman, packed with both castle town strolling and mountain fireworks without compromise.

2026年7月18日(土)から8月31日(月)まで開かれる岐阜県養老郡養老町の「養老ランド ちびっこプール」を主役にした1日コースです。ちびっこ遊園地養老ランドの中にある屋外プールで、入園者向けに無料で開放されています。水着さえ持っていけば追加の料金がかからないという、家族連れにはありがたい仕組み。午前は養老公園の名瀑、養老の滝へ。滝までの遊歩道は木立に覆われ、水音を聞きながら歩くだけで体感温度が下がります。続いて養老天命反転地へ。傾いた地面と極彩色の構造物が広がる不思議な空間は、大人も子どもも歩き方から考え直させられる場所です。午後は養老ランドで乗り物とちびっこプールを行き来しながら、夕方まで遊びます。滝と現代美術と水遊び。養老町でしか組み立てられない一日です。なお8月17日(月)は14時よりプール清掃のため利用できません。