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| Gifu Prefecture is blessed with a number of fabulous hot spring resorts, including Okuhida, Gero, Hida-Takayama and Nagaragawa. The true pleasure of these resorts lies in the gorgeous settings of their outdoor baths, surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and limpid streams. A bather can enjoy beautifully tinted foliage in the fall and peaceful snowy scenery in the winter, while relaxing in the soothingly hot mineral water. |
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| Open-air bath open to one day visitors |
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| Hirayu Spa 'Kaminoyu' |
| Open-air stone made bath in the woods. You can relax amidst the melodious sound of bird song. |
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8:00-17:00
8:00-17:00 from 21 July to early August |
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500yen |
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2-minute walk from Hirayu Bus terminal |
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0578-9-3578 |
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| Shinhodaka-no-yu |
| Shinhodaka-no-yu is a simple structure, without roof or enclosure, it has a dressing room on the bank of a river. It offers magnificent views of the northern Alps. Mt. Yarigatake and Mt. Nishihodaka. The stunning views are accompanied by the sound of the powerful river. |
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8:00-21:00 |
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Voluntary contributions are acceptable |
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1-munite walk form Nakao-kogenguchi bus stop |
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0578-9-2458 |
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| Sightseeing spot nearby |
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| Shinhodaka Ropeway |
| Shinhodaka Ropeway is a 3,200-meter long ropeway between Shinhodaka Onsen and Nishihodaka-guchi. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking scenery in every season at a height of 2,156 meters from inside the gondola on the 20 minute ride. |
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8:30-15:45
6:00-15:45 from 25 July to 24 August |
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2800yen return |
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5-minute walk from Shinhodaka Onsen bus stop |
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0578-9-2252 |
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| Norikura Skyline |
| Mt. Norikura is located at the southern end of the North Alps and takes its name from the saddle of a horse it resembles. There are 23 peaks, 7 lakes and 8 plains. Norikura Skyline is a mountain roadway created at a height of 2,702 meters. This roadway is the highest passable road in all of Japan. Visitors can take in the beautiful scenery of the Northern Alps during the drive each season. |
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From 15 May to 31 October |
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1800yen return |
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Get off at Okuhida Hirayu Onsen bus stop or
Get of at Honokidaira Chusyajyo (Car Parking) |
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0577-78-3114 |
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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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