岐阜県の自然と山々

Natural Wonders

Gifu Prefecture’s landscape is defined by the Hida Mountains and significant volcanic activity. This collection features Mount Ontake, Japan's second-highest volcano, and Mount Norikura’s highest peak, Kengamine. Natural formations extend underground at the Hida Great Limestone Cave, while the 76-meter Shiramizu Falls and Hirayu Waterfall showcase the region's hydrological features. The list also includes the Site of Reversible Destiny, an immersive architectural park by Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins, and the historic forest grounds of Shiroyama Park in Takayama.

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Mt. Kengamine

Mount Norikura is a potentially active volcano located on the borders of Gifu and Nagano prefectures in Japan.

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Mt. Ontake

Mount Ontake, also referred to as Mount Kiso Ontake, is the 14th-highest mountain and second-highest volcano in Japan at 3,067 m.

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Hida Great Limestone Cave

Located at an altitude of 900 meters, this 800-meter-long cave system features rare helictite formations and illuminated underground streams. It includes an adjacent museum displaying international art and fossils.

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Hirayu Waterfall

A 64-meter-high waterfall within the Okuhida Onsen region. Designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, the cascade completely freezes during February, forming a massive ice pillar.

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Shiramizu Falls

A 76-meter-tall waterfall located in the Oshirakawa area near Mount Hakusan. The water often displays a turquoise or milky white tint due to mineral content from the volcanic soil.

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The Site of Reversible Destiny Yoro Park

An immersive architectural park designed by Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins. The site features disorienting sloped planes, labyrinthine paths, and 148 color shades designed to challenge physical perception and balance.