Gujo

Gujō (郡上市), also known as Gujo Hachiman, is a city in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

Understand
Gujo is one of many cities staking claim to the "Center of Japan" designation. The city produces over 70% of the plastic food samples used across the nation.

Tourist Information



 * The local tourist association has a bilingual guide site.

Get in
By train, Gujo is served by Nagaragawa Railway, a private railway not covered by the Japan Rail Pass.

There are also Highway Buses that serve Gujo. Gifu Bus operates from Gifu and Nagoya to the Gujo Hachiman Castle area. Highway Buses from Kyoto and Osaka bound for Takayama have stops in Gujo along the way.

Get around
The castle town is about a 20 minute walk from Gujo Hachiman Station and can be explored easily on foot. Bike rentals are available.

For Hiruga Kogen, there are infrequent buses during peak seasons. In general, a car will be useful for traveling outside of the castle town.

Eat
Many of Gujo's restaurants are located in its commercial district. Look for the red gate at the river.



Go next

 * Seki
 * Mino
 * Gero
 * Minokamo
 * Yamagata
 * Takayama
 * Shirakawa-go
 * Gifu
 * Ono