Appellation Gujo Protegee
After passing through the Kibijima Tunnel (down line) just before the Gujo Hachiman IC on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway, the city area on your right is the Gujo Hachiman area. Centering on Gujo Hachiman Castle, which rises above Mt. Hachiman in the back of the city, the old streets of the castle town, waterways where you can feel the life of the water town, pocket parks (small parks) that make use of water, Sogi-sui, one of the 100 best waters in Japan It is an area with many attractions such as the Expo Hall and the Gujo Hachiman Old Government Building Memorial Hall. Enjoy a walk while listening to the sound of water flowing through the town. Gujo Odori is famous for the "Gujo Odori" that anyone can participate in.
Hida Takayama is famous as the morning market in Gifu prefecture, but here in Gujo, the popular morning market is bustling! In addition to fresh vegetables produced by local producers, local rice, processed products, and handmade folk crafts are lined up in a narrow space, and the morning market is full of colorful ingredients for each season. There are many repeaters and morning markets where you can line up on weekends, as well as those who come all the way from afar in search of the unique taste of Gujo City and seasonal ingredients. It is the real pleasure of the morning market to shop while enjoying conversations with the local people who work at the store. Please get up early and go out on the morning of your trip!
Gujo City still has a lot of precious food culture that has been rooted in people's lives for a long time and has been handed down. A number of Satoyama gourmet foods such as "pickled steak" and "chicken" that strongly reflect the wisdom of Gujo's climate and lifestyle. The real thrill of these dishes is that even if the dishes are the same, the ingredients and seasonings will gradually show their individuality in each home and store. Let's enjoy the local cuisine that can only be tasted in Gujo, which is nurtured by the pure water and the satoyama rich in nature. Also, please try the local gourmet that was born in recent years.
The symbol of the Gujo Hachiman area, "Gujo Hachiman Castle," is a beautiful mountain castle that is also known as "Sekisuijo." The castle, which was abandoned along with the abolition of the feudal clan in 1871, was completely demolished from the following year, leaving the stone wall. The current castle was rebuilt in 1933 with reference to Ogaki Castle at that time, and the wooden 4-story 5-story castle tower was designated as an important cultural property of Gujo City, and all the stone walls in the area were designated as prefectural historic sites. I will.
The Gujo Hachiman area, which spreads from north to south along the Yoshida River, a tributary of the Nagara River, is a popular tourist destination throughout the four seasons. It has prospered as a castle town of Gujo Hachiman Castle, which rises from various parts of the city. Along with the old townscape designated as an important traditional buildings preservation district of the country, there are water landscapes everywhere, such as spring water, water boats, and waterways that go around the city. A glimpse of the lives of people with water is also a unique attraction of Gujo Hachiman, a famous water town. In addition, 13 temples are built in a small area, and you can feel the deep connection between life and faith. Introducing the elegant cityscape filled with such various charms.
Gujo City is a sacred place for outdoor activities, with its deep green mountains, beautiful and abundant water sources, and various fields where you can enjoy traditional culture such as Gujo Odori. The unique charm of Gujo is that you can play in various ways depending on the season and area. From camping and barbecue to water activities such as rafting and shower climbing, cycling, trekking and mountain climbing, and snow activities such as skiing, why not enjoy outdoor activities in the county to your heart's content?
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GUJO cabernet PREMIUM |
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GUJO cabernet sauvignon |
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GUJO chardonnay |
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GUJO table wine |
