Gujo Hachiman is best experienced on foot. You can easily walk just about anywhere in the town, and enjoy an "out of urban" experience that will soothe your soul.
Yanaka Ko MichiThis small street off Shin machi is pedestrian only and is a nice place to relax and people watch. The narrow street is paved with small river pebbles and stones, with a small stream running along one side. A few small willow trees provide shade in the summer.
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Yoshida RiverThe Yoshida river is joined by the south flowing Kodara river, and runs through the middle of the town as a major tributary to the Nagara River. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing riverside walk and take in views of the castle, watch fishermen fish for ayu and amago in the summer, and of course enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring. This walk is especially beautiful and calm in the early morning just after sunrise, or in the evening just prior to sunset. |
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Gujo Hachiman Kinenkan Toursit Information CentreThe Gujo Hachiman Kinenkan Tourist Information Centre is a Showa era building and home to the Gujo Hachiman Tourism Association. Here, visitors can find maps, information on local accommodation, and other tourist information. There is also a gift shop featuring made in Gujo Hachiman gifts, and a small coffee shop that sell teas, coffee and light snacks. Outdoor benches overlooking the Yoshida River are perfect for resting and enjoying a snack and a cup of green tea. |
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Yoshida RiverThe Yoshida river is joined by the south flowing Kodara river, and runs through the middle of the town as a major tributary to the Nagara River. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing riverside walk and take in views of the castle, watch fishermen fish for ayu and amago in the summer, and of course enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring. This walk is especially beautiful and calm in the early morning just after sunrise, or in the evening just prior to sunset. |
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Gujo Hachiman Kinenkan Toursit Information CentreThe Gujo Hachiman Kinenkan Tourist Information Centre is a Showa era building and home to the Gujo Hachiman Tourism Association. Here, visitors can find maps, information on local accommodation, and other tourist information. There is also a gift shop featuring made in Gujo Hachiman gifts, and a small coffee shop that sell teas, coffee and light snacks. Outdoor benches overlooking the Yoshida River are perfect for resting and enjoying a snack and a cup of green tea. |
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Sogi Sui
Sogi Sui water spring is the site where fifteenth century poet Sogi and local feudal lord To Tsuneyori exchanged farewell poems when the poet returned to Kyoto after visiting Gujo Hachiman. The water spring and small shrine are recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Environment for both ecological and historical significance.
Sogi Sui is also listed as one of Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters, a list whose purpose is to raise public awareness of natural water and nature conservation. Selection criteria for Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters include history, uniqueness, and local people's effort to protect the sources and are not limited to water quality and preservation of surrounding environment.
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Yanagi machiYanagi machi, or Willow Street, is at the foot of Shiroyama, Castle Mountain, and is included in the national government designated "Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings". Traditional style houses line the street, and locals still use the water channels for fire protection and daily household use such as washing vegetables or rinsing laundry. The town's largest temple, An Yo Ji is located towards the south end of Yanagi machi, directly behind Jokamachi Plaza. |
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Jokamachi PlazaJokamachi Plaza is located in the center of Gujo Hachiman city. There is a gift shop featuring made in Gujo Hachiman gifts, a free resting place, and also a tourist Information. |
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The town of food replicasFood replicas are the wax or plastic representations of dishes that many restaurants in Japan put on display to entice and inform patrons. Gujo Hachiman has been a center of food replica production for decades, and maintains four replica workshops. |
Yanagi machiYanagi machi, or Willow Street, is at the foot of Shiroyama, Castle Mountain, and is included in the national government designated "Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings". Traditional style houses line the street, and locals still use the water channels for fire protection and daily household use such as washing vegetables or rinsing laundry. The town's largest temple, An Yo Ji is located towards the south end of Yanagi machi, directly behind Jokamachi Plaza. |
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Jokamachi PlazaJokamachi Plaza is located in the center of Gujo Hachiman city. There is a gift shop featuring made in Gujo Hachiman gifts, a free resting place, and also a tourist Information. |
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The town of food replicasFood replicas are the wax or plastic representations of dishes that many restaurants in Japan put on display to entice and inform patrons. Gujo Hachiman has been a center of food replica production for decades, and maintains four replica workshops. |
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