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| Hida-Furukawa offers various points of interest for tourists, including nostalgic streets with white earthen old storehouses and the Seto River whose clear water gently flows through town. A stroll of the old neighborhood along the river can also cleanse one’s soul. Every year, January 15 is reserved for “Three Temple Visits,” in which residents and visitors, walking peacefully along streets lit by thousands of candles, go to pray at the three temples located in the downtown area. On April 19th and 20th, the town is overwhelmed by the passion and vigor of men beating drums for the annual “Furukawa Festival.” This fascinating combination of action and stillness attracts visitors, who tend to come back over and over again. |
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| Hida no Takumi Heritage Center |
| The center is designed to demonstrate the superior skills of Hida’s carpenters (takumi), who have been called upon to build major shrines and temples since the days of Yamato dynasty (4th century). Especially popular among family visitors is a hands-on corner, where children can try their hand at putting together wooden puzzles to make a traditional hound’s tooth design. |
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March to November9:00 to 17:00,December to February 9:00 to 16:30（Closed Tuesdays, open every day from April to November） |
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200yen |
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10-minute walk from JR Hida-Furukawa Station |
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0577-73-3321 |
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| Hida-Furukawa Matsuri Museum |
| Even if you can’t come to Hida-Furukawa for the Festival, held in April, you can experience the excitement of the traditional drum festival, “Okoshi Daiko,” its main attraction, in this museum. Screens of 3D images will make the scenes of the Okoshi Daiko battle come alive, as well as the procession of magnificent floats. Demonstrations of mechanical marionette dolls and exhibits of street food stalls will make you feel as if you are there. |
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March to November9:00 to 17:00, December to February 9:00 to 16:30（Closed: December 28 to January 2） |
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800yen |
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5-minute walk from JR Hida-Furukawa Station |
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0577-73-3511 |
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| Gifu Prefecture Tourism Federation |
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+81-(0)58-295-2900 (9:00-17:00) Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays and year-end through New Year holidays
info@kankou-gifu.or.jp |
| Copyright (C) 2006 Gifu Prefecture Tourist Federation. All Rights Reserved. |
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