[2025 Gifu Stay] Travel Guide for Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa (Updated Mar)

Gifu Travel Vol.5 A course that follows the decisive battle of the Battle of Sekigahara The 82nd Golden Globe Award-winning "SHOGUN" is a warring states spectacular drama series that takes place on the eve of the Battle of Sekigahara, where intrigue and strategy abound for the position of SHOGUN. Here is a course that takes you around Sekigahara, the land associated with the series! *The Battle of Sekigahara is a "decisive battle" fought in Sekigahara, Mino Province (present-day Sekigahara Town, Fuwa County, Gifu Prefecture) in 1600 between the Eastern Army led by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the commander-in-chief, and the Western Army led by Ishida Mitsunari. There are many historical sites remaining in Sekigahara, including the remains of the warlords' camps. ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ ■Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa What is the "Gifu Travel Tour" sightseeing course recommended by hotel staff? We will introduce a model course to visit the attractive spots of Gifu Prefecture, such as rich nature, historical sites, classic tourist spots, and local gourmet food that you cannot miss. Why not enjoy Gifu with our hotel as your base? ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ 9:00 AM Leave Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa! Let's drive towards Sekigahara. After about 30 minutes by car, stop by the "roadside station" for a break! ①Roadside station #Palette Pier Oono Head to the largest roadside station in Gifu Prefecture, boasting an area of ​​about 1,900 m2! It features a farm shop that focuses on locally grown produce, a restaurant that serves dishes made with game and fresh vegetables, and a bakery and cafe that focuses on wheat grown in Gifu Prefecture. Why not take a break from your drive or look for souvenirs? ~About 30 minutes by car, finally we are on our way to Sekigahara~ ②#Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum An experiential facility that uses the latest technology to learn about the famous "Battle of Sekigahara," a decisive battle that turned the tide of the nation. There are many things to see, including powerful images and valuable collections! ■"Ground Vision" & "Theater" (Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum 1st floor) You can't miss the powerful "images" that you can watch by prior reservation! The "Ground Vision" is a huge floor screen that clearly depicts the flow of events leading up to the Battle of Sekigahara and its enormous scale. You can get a bird's-eye view of both the East and West camps! In addition, in the Theater, an oval screen measuring 4.5m in height and 13m in width, you can enjoy the realistic sensation of being on the battlefield through wind, vibration, light and sound effects. ■Sengoku Experience Corner (Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum, 2nd floor) #Becoming a Sengoku Warlord Put on a jinbaori (battle coat) and take a photo as a Sengoku warlord! Anyone can easily participate as the costume is easy to put on and take off. #VR Attraction Put on a VR headset and a controller that resembles a sword, and proceed through the game while slashing enemies that appear in front of you and avoiding cannon balls. The staff kindly explained how to operate the game, so I was able to experience it with peace of mind! ■Observation Room (Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum, 5th floor) From the 360-degree glass-walled observation room, you can see the current Sekigahara! There are also panels showing the camp sites of the warlords at that time, so you can enjoy the view by overlaying them on the scenery. ■Ibuki-an (next to the Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum) After learning about history, it's time for lunch at "Ibuki-an," where you can enjoy a unique menu inspired by warlords and the Battle of Sekigahara! #StrategicWarlordCurry Curry topped with beef simmered slowly, just like the warlords of the Sekigahara period. #StrugglingAshigaruCurry The beef mince with red miso is for the Eastern Army, and the chicken mince with white miso is for the Western Army. It is said that the curry field is meant to represent the battle between the Eastern and Western armies! #WarlordGreedySoftServe Soft serve ice cream topped with Tokugawa Ieyasu miso powder and Ishida Mitsunari matcha powder. ~Let's go on a tour of the ancient battlefields!~ About 5 minutes by car to Ieyasu's first camp ③#TokugawaIeyasuFirstCampsiteMomobariyama Elevation 104m! Ieyasu's first camp site, located along National Route 21. After setting up camp here, he grasped the state of the battle, and in order to prevent any further turnaround, he advanced from here and encouraged the Eastern Army near the front line. ~7 minutes by car to Sasaoyama, where Mitsunari's camp was located~ ④#Ishida Mitsunari Camp Site Sasaoyama Mitsunari set up camp at the top of Sasaoyama, where he could see the whole of Sekigahara and also controlled the Hokkoku Kaido. Shima Sakon and his troops, who were camped at the foot of the mountain, fought well, but were gradually pushed back, and when Kobayakawa Hideaki defected to the Eastern Army, the Western Army was defeated one after another. It is said that Mitsunari also fled towards Mt. Ibuki. ~1 minute by car~ Why not try on some authentic armor at the Sekigahara Sasaoyama Exchange Center, located right next to the camp site? ⑤#Sekigahara Sasaoyama Exchange Center You can actually try on handmade Sekigahara armor! (Paid / Reservations Priority) The adult armor is more realistic and weighs over 10kg. There are many types of armor, from adult to child, from Sengoku warlords to foot soldiers, so it's fun to choose! ~About 10 minutes by car~ After learning about history, head to the limestone cave, which is designated as a town cultural property and natural monument for the beauty of Sekigahara's rich nature. ⑥#Sekigahara Limestone Cave The temperature inside the cave is about 15℃ throughout the year, making it cool in summer and warm in winter. You can explore the 518m long cave in about 20 minutes! There are plenty of things to see, such as the "Giant's Foot," named after the stalactites and stalagmites that have been connected over tens of thousands of years and resemble the feet of a giant, and the "Rising Dragon Room," which has a ceiling 10m high, like a dragon rising to the sky. ~ About 25 minutes by car to "Roadside Station Ikeda Onsen" ~ ⑦Roadside Station #Ikeda Onsen "Roadside Station Ikeda Onsen" is adjacent to the popular Ikeda Onsen, which is famous for its skin-beautifying effects and attracts many visitors from outside the prefecture. In addition to selling fresh local agricultural products and specialty products, there is also a "foot bath" on the premises! Relax and enjoy your feet after a day of walking! Towels (charged) are also available, so you can come empty-handed. ~ About 40 minutes by car, we arrived at Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa! ~ Thank you for your hard work! After taking a break in your room, why not have dinner at the hotel restaurant? The fitness club on the 3rd floor also has facilities for refreshing yourself, such as a sauna tent and a cold bath. *All photos are for illustrative purposes only. *The photos were taken in 2024. *Information is subject to change. Be sure to check with the local facility before heading out. #trip #gifu #gifutourism #gifuprefecture #gifuwandering #sekigahara #sekigaharatown #tokugawaieyasu #ishidatamitanari #roadsidestation #miyakohotel #shogun #shogun

Gifu Travel Tour Vol.4 One-day Hida Takayama Sightseeing Course after Pilgrimage to the "Your Name" Fictional Site The hit movie "Your Name." For those who want to enjoy a pilgrimage to the locations in Gifu Prefecture where the film is set, as well as the surrounding tourist spots. ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ ■Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa What is the "Gifu Travel Tour" sightseeing course recommended by hotel staff? We will introduce a model course that takes you around Gifu Prefecture's attractive spots, such as its rich nature, historical sites, classic tourist spots, and local gourmet food that you can't miss. Why not enjoy Gifu using our hotel as your base? ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ Around 7:00 a.m. Depart from Miyako Hotel JR Gifu Station First, take the "Limited Express Wide View Hida" and head for "Hida Furukawa Station." ①#Hida-Furukawa Station The Hida-Furukawa area is an area in Gifu Prefecture where many sacred places from "Your Name" are concentrated. Hida-Furukawa Station appears in the scene where the main character Taki goes to meet Mitsuha. The platform seen from the overpass on the west side of the station also appears in the movie. ~About 10 minutes on foot~ ②#Hida City Library "Hida City Library" is the model for the library where the main character Taki researches Itomori Town. It's only a short walk away, so it's a spot you should definitely visit. (If you want to take photos inside the library, you need to apply for permission at the reception desk.) ~About 5 minutes by car (taxi)~ ③#Ketawakamiya Shrine This shrine is rumored to be the model for "Miyamizu Shrine" which appears many times in the movie. It is located on the mountainside overlooking the town of Furukawa. ~About 5 minutes by car (taxi)~ ④#Hida City Townscape Hida Furukawa is known as the inner parlor of Takayama and is another old townscape remaining in Hida. The white-walled storehouses, the stone walls of temples, and the Seto River with its colorful carp swimming are popular spots that retain the color of the castle town. \Recommended Gourmet/ #Gohei Mochi There is a scene in the movie where gohei mochi is eaten. Imagine yourself as the main character in the movie and try it. "Gohei mochi" is a local dish that has been handed down for a long time in mountainous areas such as Gifu Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefecture, as well as Nagano Prefecture and Toyama Prefecture. It is made by wrapping crushed rice around a skewer, shaping it, dipping it in miso sauce, and grilling it. ~About 5 minutes on foot! Return to JR Hida Furukawa Station and head to "Takayama"! ～ Let's head to the popular tourist spot "Furui Machinami" where you can enjoy local cuisine and shopping. (JR Hida Furukawa Station to JR Takayama Station is about 16 minutes by train) ⑤#Nakabashi A 12-minute walk from JR Takayama Main Line "Takayama Station" will take you to Nakabashi, the vermilion bridge that symbolizes Hida Takayama and spans the Miyagawa River that runs through the center of the city. 　 The cherry blossoms in spring, the autumn leaves in autumn, and the snowy scenery in winter are very beautiful. ～Just off Nakabashi～ ⑥【Hida Takayama】#Furui Machinami (Nationally designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings) A popular tourist area in Takayama that retains the atmosphere of a castle town from the Edo period. The three streets of Takayama's Kamimachi and Shimomachi, which developed as a merchant town and the center of the castle town, are called the Furui Machinami. There are many shopping spots, including restaurants where you can taste local cuisine such as local sake and hoba miso, as well as traditional crafts, folk crafts, and cheap snacks. Cute dolls such as Sarubobo and traditional crafts are perfect as souvenirs! We also recommend eating Mitarashi dango, which is simply seasoned with soy sauce, and Hida beef nigiri sushi! ⑦#Takayama Jinya (Nationally designated historic site) Takayama Jinya was the administrative base for Hida, which became a direct territory of the shogunate during the Edo period. It is the only magistrate and district office in Japan whose main building still remains. ＼Recommended food／　 #Takayama Ramen Takayama ramen is a local gourmet food eaten mainly in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. It is characterized by a unique soy sauce soup based on Japanese-style dashi stock, thin curly noodles, and a unique soy sauce soup based on chicken bones, seafood, vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, etc. #Hoba miso This is a local dish from the Hida Takayama region of Gifu Prefecture, where miso is mixed with condiments such as green onions and ginger, mushrooms, and wild vegetables, and then grilled on a magnolia leaf called a "hoba." It goes well with rice and alcohol! #Pickled vegetable steak This is a local dish from the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, where pickled Chinese cabbage is fried and then covered with eggs. In the Hida region, it has long been customary to grill and eat pickles. Pickles, which were a precious food in the extremely cold winter, serve as a vegetable. After enjoying a stroll around Hida Takayama for about 3 hours, take the JR Takayama Main Line Hida Express for about 2 hours to JR Gifu Station. From JR Gifu Station, take a taxi for about 15 minutes to Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa. Thank you for your hard work! Please take a good rest in preparation for sightseeing in Gifu the next day. ＼How about doing some morning activities before you leave?／ FITNESS CLUB AnkINI on the 3rd floor of the hotel is open from 8am. You can get active in the pool or training gym! You can also experience relaxation in the sauna tent and cold bath. *Guests can use it for free as many times as they like during their stay. (Available for ages 18 and over) For recommended sightseeing courses perfect for the next day, please see Gifu Travel Guide. *Photos are for illustrative purposes only. *Information is subject to change. Please be sure to check with the local facility before heading out. #trip #gifu #gifutourism #gifuprefecture #gifuwalk #hidatakayama #miyakohotelgifunagaragawa #miyakohotel #yourname #hida #takayama #takayama #hida #kiminonaha

Gifu Travel Tour vol.2 A must-see for history lovers! "A course tracing the lands associated with Oda Nobunaga" Gifu Prefecture was the base from which Oda Nobunaga aimed to unify the country. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a drive while touring the lands associated with Nobunaga. ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ ■Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa What is the "Gifu Travel Tour" sightseeing course recommended by hotel staff? We will introduce a model course to visit the attractive spots of Gifu Prefecture, such as rich nature, historical sites, classic tourist spots, and local gourmet food that you cannot miss. Why not enjoy Gifu using our hotel as your base? ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ 10:00 a.m. Arrived in front of the north exit plaza of JR Gifu Station! ①#Golden Statue of Oda Nobunaga The golden statue of Nobunaga was erected in September 2009 with donations from citizens to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Gifu City's incorporation. The statue is a gigantic 11m tall including the base, and Nobunaga himself is 3m tall and covered in three layers of gold leaf. The figure of Nobunaga wearing a cloak, holding a Tanegashima (gun) in his right hand and a Western helmet in his left hand, and looking straight ahead symbolizes Nobunaga's image as he was always at the forefront of the times and aimed for "reform." ~About 10 minutes by car to Gifu Park~ ②#Statue of Oda Nobunaga in his youth At the entrance to Gifu Park, there is a bronze statue of Oda Nobunaga entitled "Statue of Oda Nobunaga in his youth." You can admire his dignified figure with Gifu Castle in the background. ③#Kinkasan Ropeway Next, we head to Gifu Castle, towering over the top of Mt. Kinka. Oda Nobunaga named this castle "Gifu Castle" and used it as a base for unifying the country. It takes about 40 minutes to walk to the top of the mountain, so why not take a walk in the sky using the ropeway? The ropeway station is also located in the same Gifu Park. The Kinkazan Ropeway connects Gifu Park with the top of Gifu Kinka Mountain, and from the top you can see the natural forests of Kinka Mountain, the natural beauty of the Nagara River, and the cityscape of Gifu City. ~About 10 minutes walk from the top~ ④#Gifu Castle Gifu Castle, Oda Nobunaga's castle. Towering over a rocky mountain, it was known as an impregnable castle and was said to be "he who controls Mino controls the world." The current castle was rebuilt in July 1956 by the Gifu Castle Reconstruction Promotion Alliance, and the castle has a document exhibition room inside and an observation deck on the upper floor. The view of Gifu's townscape from the castle tower is spectacular! Let's look at it while thinking about Nobunaga! After Gifu Castle, why not enjoy a gourmet lunch at the panoramic restaurant "Le Pont du Cher"? After enjoying the view and gourmet food, take the Kinkazan Ropeway down the mountain. ~About 25 minutes by car~ Let's head to "Seki City", which is highly regarded overseas as one of the "three major cutlery production areas in the world"! ⑤#Knife Shop Sanshu/#Seki Cutlery Museum "Knife Shop Sanshu/Seki Cutlery Museum" is Japan's only cutlery-related experiential complex where you can enjoy the charm, technology, and history of cutlery manufacturing in Seki City. The name of the swordsmith "Fujiwara Kanefusa", who was active as a blacksmith employed by Oda Nobunaga, has been passed down to the 26th generation. Many swords from the 25th and 26th generations are on display and for sale here. It's a rare spot where you can actually buy a sword while listening to the swordsmith's story! ⑥ #KnifeSanshu, a long-established knife shop This shop has a wide variety of knives, including knives, scissors, and nail clippers, and has a knife concierge on-site. The knife concierge will guide you through selected products from manufacturers in Seki City, including the company's original knives, "Seki Yoshihide"! This facility is also the only place where you can purchase hardened knives made by Seki swordsmith Fujiwara Kanefusa! It's a great opportunity to buy your own knife. ⑦ #SekiKnifeMuseum This museum is a reflection of the desire to not only sell "things," but also to convey the "things" and "people" behind them. In addition to displaying and selling "swords made by swordsmith Fujiwara Kanefusa," the manufacturing process of knives and Japanese swords made in Seki City is displayed using actual items. You can also "experience" things inside the museum! There are various experiences that will make you feel closer to blades, such as the "Japanese Swordsmithing Experience" where you can watch swordsmith Fujiwara Kanefusa forge a Japanese sword up close (reservation required/paid), and the colorful and cute mini scissors assembly experience (reservation required/paid). ~About 10 minutes by car~ ⑧#Sharpening experience (Gifu Seki Cutlery Hall) After learning about blades, why not try learning how to sharpen a blade properly at Gifu Seki Cutlery Hall? (reservation required/free) The Gifu Seki Cutlery Hall has about 2,000 carefully selected products from over 70 manufacturers, and also offers knife sharpening experiences and knife resharpening (fee required). The hotel staff tried it, and the sharpener was very kind and explained it to us, so even beginners could experience it with confidence. ⑨#Japanese Sword Ice Seki City's new specialty, "Japanese Sword Ice Cream" supervised by the 26th Fujiwara Kanefusa, is also sold here! This ice cream was created with the cooperation of local people from the local high school students who came up with the idea of ​​"I wish there was something like this." There are many different flavors, so it's fun to choose! Why not take a photo pretending to be Nobunaga? (There are several stores in Seki City) ~About 30 minutes by car to a temple associated with Nobunaga~ 10. #Sofukuji Temple When Nobunaga killed Saito Tatsuoki, the grandson of Saito Dosan, and moved to Mino in 1567, he protected this "Sofukuji Temple" as his family home. In the temple, there is the "Oda Nobunaga Father and Son Mausoleum," where Nobunaga's concubine Onabe sent his belongings after Nobunaga and his son Nobutada were killed by Akechi Mitsuhide in the Honnoji Incident, and the memorial tablet was buried inside the temple. In addition, the main hall has a "blood ceiling" made of the castle's floorboards to mourn the spirits of the soldiers who died when Gifu Castle fell to the Eastern Army. Other valuable materials related to Nobunaga, such as a letter sent by Nobunaga to his second son, Nobuo, are also on display. ~About 1 minute by car~ We have arrived at our hotel. Thank you for your hard work! From the popular "river view" rooms, you can see Mt. Kinka and the clear waters of the Nagara River! How about relaxing in your room while looking at the wide view from the window and having dinner at the hotel restaurant? *All photos are for illustrative purposes only. *The photos were taken before 2023. *Information is subject to change. Please be sure to check with the local facility before going out. #trip #gifu #gifu #gifutourism #gifuprefecture #gifuwalk #gifucastle #odanobunaga #gifucity #kinkasan #seki #knife #sword #Japanesesword #miyakohotelgifunagaragawa #miyakohotel