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HIDA TOURISM HOME


Welcome to Hida City! Hida city is located in the farthest north of Gifu prefecture. It is a beautiful land surrounded by Hida mountains (Northern Japanese Alps) and Mt.Haku. Hida is known for its old traditional town houses build by skillful Hida craftsmen. In rural areas, you will see a beautiful nostalgic landscape of old farm houses dotted in vast rice fields.

Hida has been passing its cultural traditions such as the large and beautiful festival in Japan called Furukawa festival, folk crafts of Shunkei Lacquer and Japanese paper called Yamanaka- washi(paper).
You can enjoy the traditional culture of Hida, outdoor activities in the rich nature or even just hang around in the city. The choices are up to you!
2010/8/19
A traditional testival SUGO SHISHI
This is the event has been lasted for more than 1000 years. Sugoshishi(lion dance) consists of 3 parts.

The date: September 5th 12:00 - 16:00
The place: Hakusan shrine(Sugo, Furukawa-cho)
2010/7/28
Fireworks in Hida city !
There are 3 fireworks events in Hida city. Please check out the details here.
2010/6/28
The season of Lris
In Furukawa, now you can see beautiful lris and behind Hida no Takumi Bunkakan, you can also see many lris during 27th June - 4th July.
2010/4/26
This Matsuri is very unique. You can see unique lion dance and a scene two guns are fired by a warrior dressed in armor in order to purify the streets.

Explore Activities in Hida

Yana(Fishing weir)

There are two Yana(Fishing weir & restaurant) in Hida city. Ayu served there is all wild. Try Japanese taste of Autumn.
Rail Mountain Bike

This is the only event you can ride a mountainbike on the bead railway. Very special, very unique event you will remember.
Camping

It's getting cooler now. Have a great time with fresh air and wind at camping ground in Hida.