Itineraries & Stay
Discover the landscapes of Nagara River through curated travel itineraries and carefully selected accommodations — from riverside ryokan to historic inns in Gujo Hachiman.
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Follow the Nagara River from Gifu's cormorant fires to Gujo Hachiman's water town and mountain shrine.
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Accommodations
Nagaragawa Onsen
Located along the Nagara River in Gifu City, Nagaragawa Onsen is a riverside hot spring district known for its traditional ryokan and the ancient practice of cormorant fishing. Staying here offers direct access to the river and a glimpse into a way of life that has continued for over 1,300 years.
Juhachiro
Founded in 1860, during the final years of the Edo period, Juhachiro is a long-established ryokan offering seasonal cuisine, mineral-rich hot springs, and an atmosphere refined by over 160 years of hospitality.
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Hotel Park
With over 120 years of history, Hotel Park blends the charm of a traditional ryokan with modern comfort. Nobel Prize-winning author Yasunari Kawabata once stayed here, drawn by the same serene riverside views that define the property today.
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Usyo no Ie Sugiyama
Deeply connected to the cormorant fishing culture of the Nagara River, Usyo no Ie Sugiyama overlooks the river and Gifu Castle. Operated by a family of hereditary cormorant fishing masters, the ryokan offers seasonal cuisine and hospitality rooted in local tradition.
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Ishikin
Known for its cuisine and tranquil atmosphere, Ishikin is a traditional ryokan near the Nagara River. Guests unwind with seasonal kaiseki dining, hot springs, and the distinctive flavors of Gifu.
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Gifu Grand Hotel
An urban resort overlooking the Nagara River and Gifu Castle, Gifu Grand Hotel offers the amber waters of Nagaragawa Onsen in the heart of the city.
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Set in a historic castle town at the confluence of five rivers, Gujo Hachiman is known for its clear waterways, preserved old town streets, and vibrant local festivals. Accommodations here range from traditional inns to more casual stays, all within walking distance of the town's landmarks.
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Hotel SEKISUIEN
A classic ryokan at the foot of Gujo Hachiman Castle, minutes from the dancing streets. Spacious rooms-some with private open-air baths—seasonal kaiseki dinners, and the town's evening calm on your doorstep
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NAKASHIMAYA
A small, family-run ryokan on the main street, its renovated guest rooms blending old timber with modern comfort. The town begins outside the front door.
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NAE MINO
NAE MINO occupies three restored buildings along Mino's udatsu street - among them a former washi paper merchant's house - offering an intimate stay woven into the town's paper-trading past.
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SHUKU
Set within Inuyama's Edo-period castle town on the banks of the Kiso River, Shuku occupies a 400-year-old sake brewery and a former merchant mansion, now restored as an eight-room inn steeped in local history.
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