岐阜ものがたり集　|　Vol.1 水の国

Gifu Prefecture is endowed with a pristine and rich environment. The Northern Alps soar at a height of 3,000 meters in the Hida region and the vast Nobi Plain in the Mino region is defined by some of Japan’s finest waterways. Whether it is natural beauty, a refined tradition and culture, or restful townscapes, all of Gifu’s assets find their beginning in “water.”

Gifu City’s Kawaramachi area retains the nostalgic charm of a river port on the Nagara River and Ogaki is a “City of Water” with abundant springs. Ogaki is noted for its connection with master haiku poet Matsuo Basho. The waters of the Nagara River enliven and enrich these cities.

Shirakawago is known for its gassho-style houses, which are unique to this snowy area. The village is set against the backdrop of the tranquil scenery of rice fields and mountains. Water nurtures and enriches the lives of the people in the village.

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