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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the village of Mino, famous for beautiful old streets with firebreaks called "udatsu," and traditional washi paper made locally since the 8th century! For the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition, unique Mino washi lanterns light up the town. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the village of Mino, famous for beautiful old streets with firebreaks called "udatsu," and traditional washi paper made locally since the 8th century! Stop by the "michi no eki" rest stop to check out the local farmer's market, and in the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the village of Mino, famous for beautiful old streets with firebreaks called "udatsu," and traditional washi paper made locally since the 8th century! For the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition, unique Mino washi lanterns light up the town. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the village of Mino, famous for beautiful old streets with firebreaks called "udatsu," and traditional washi paper made locally since the 8th century! For the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition, unique Mino washi lanterns light up the town. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the village of Mino, famous for beautiful old streets with firebreaks called "udatsu," and traditional washi paper made locally since the 8th century! For the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition, unique Mino washi lanterns light up the town. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the village of Mino, famous for beautiful old streets with firebreaks called "udatsu," and traditional washi paper made locally since the 8th century! For the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition, unique Mino washi lanterns light up the town. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the village of Mino, famous for beautiful old streets with firebreaks called "udatsu," and traditional washi paper made locally since the 8th century! For the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition, unique Mino washi lanterns light up the town. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the village of Mino, famous for beautiful old streets with firebreaks called "udatsu," and traditional washi paper made locally since the 8th century! For the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition, unique Mino washi lanterns light up the town. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the village of Mino, famous for beautiful old streets with firebreaks called "udatsu," and traditional washi paper made locally since the 8th century! For the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition, unique Mino washi lanterns light up the town. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the village of Mino, famous for beautiful old streets with firebreaks called "udatsu," and traditional washi paper made locally since the 8th century! For the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition, unique Mino washi lanterns light up the town. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the village of Mino, famous for beautiful old streets with firebreaks called "udatsu," and traditional washi paper made locally since the 8th century! Stop by the "michi no eki" rest stop to check out the local farmer's market, and in the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the Seki Hamono Museum, which takes you through the long process of forging a samurai sword, with exhibitions and live demonstrations too! You can even try it yourself! Or just buy a knife made by the same experts who make samurai swords. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

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Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the Seki Hamono Museum, which takes you through the long process of forging a samurai sword, with exhibitions and live demonstrations too! You can even try it yourself! Or just buy a knife made by the same experts who make samurai swords. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy Gero Onsen and Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss the Seki Hamono Museum, which takes you through the long process of forging a samurai sword, with exhibitions and live demonstrations too! You can even try it yourself! Or just buy a knife made by the same experts who make samurai swords. In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby!

Gifu Road Trip: Traditional Villages, Hot Springs, and Comfortable Hotels in Gifu’s Countryside

See the best of Gifu, from castles full of samurai history to world heritage villages, then enjoy some tasty Hida wagyu beef with this easy Gifu road trip guide! Don’t miss Gero Onsen, a famous destination for hot spring lovers since at least as far back as the 8th century! The area is full of bathhouses and plenty of foot baths. Grab some local street food (like onsen egg ice cream!?) and soak the day away! In the evening, a Fairfield by Marriott hotel is the perfect place to stay nearby.

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