Town guide
Gujo
郡上市
A mountain town of clear canals and springs below Gujo Hachiman Castle, famous for the summer Gujo Odori dance and for making food replicas.
City in Gifu
- places to see
- 12
- protected local foods
- 3
- traditional crafts
- 7
- Japan Heritage stories
- 4
Map of Gujo
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Things to see in Gujo
Nagataki Hakusan Shrine
長滝白山神社A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Gujo-Hachiman Hakurankan
郡上八幡博覧館A museum in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Meiho History and Folklore Museum
明宝歴史民俗資料館A museum in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Nagara River Ayu Park
清流長良川あゆパークA park in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Bokka no Sato
牧歌の里A leisure spot in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Hakusan Ryuhoden
白山瀧宝殿A museum in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Takasu Pioneer Memorial Museum
たかす開拓記念館A museum in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Kokoro no Mori Museum Yudokan
心の森ミュージアム 遊童館A museum in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Saito Museum
齋藤美術館A museum in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Gujo Hachiman History Museum
郡上八幡まちなみ交流館A museum in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Yasaka Shrine
八坂神社 (郡上市)A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Kishitsurugi Shrine
岸剱神社A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Explore by interest
Nearby towns and day trips
Japan Heritage stories in Gifu
Local foods from Gifu
Crafts from Gifu
This week's weather (nearest forecast: Nagoya)
Today
24 Oct
Rain
High 21°CLow 17°C
Sun
25 Oct
Cloudy
High 25°CLow 20°C
Rain 80%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 25°CLow 19°C
Rain 70%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 23°CLow 18°C
Rain 60%
Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.
Good to know
- Gujo Odori runs on many summer nights, and visitors are welcome to join the dance in the street.
- Gujo is a leading maker of the plastic food samples you see in restaurant windows. Several workshops let you make your own.
- Walk up to Gujo Hachiman Castle for a view over the town and the rivers.
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