Hida

Town · Gifu Prefecture, 🇯🇵 Japan

Population 22,585

Area 792 km²

Time zone Asia/Tokyo

Official website www.city.hida.gifu.jp

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Hida Essentials

Hida combines centuries-old tradition with modern scientific achievement. The historic district of Furukawa is defined by the Seto River and its white-walled storehouses, which house the intricate floats of the UNESCO-recognized Furukawa Festival. To the north, the Kamioka area features a reconstructed castle and the Kamioka Lab, an interactive facility dedicated to Nobel Prize-winning neutrino research. Religious heritage is preserved through the 300-year-old Three Temple Pilgrimage, while local craftsmanship is showcased in historic sake breweries and archaeological collections.

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Historic Temples & Shrines

Discover the Buddhist heritage of Hida through these six historic temples. This selection includes Soto Zen and Jodo Shinshu sites, many of which serve as stops on the Hida 33 Kannon and Chubu 49 Yakushi pilgrimages. Highlights include Rinsho-ji, the family temple of the Anegakoji clan, and temples like Enko-ji and Shinshu-ji, which are central to the 300-year-old San-dera Mairi tradition held every January. These sites showcase Kamakura-period statuary and traditional architecture unique to the region.

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Scenic Peaks & Parks

Explore the rugged terrain of the Northern Japanese Alps through this selection of high-altitude peaks and botanical spaces. The list features prominent summits like Mt. Kurobegoro, known for its massive glacial cirque, and Mt. Shirakimine, famous for its alpine wetlands and seasonal daylilies. These locations offer access to the deep wilderness of the Hida region, ranging from 1,300-variety rose gardens to 2,800-meter peaks overlooking the Tateyama range and the Sea of Japan.

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