Yoro

Yōrō (養老町 Yōrō-chō) is a small town in southwestern Gifu Prefecture, Japan nestled between the farming land of greater Nagoya and the mountains.

Understand
Yōrō lies at the foot of the mountains and is a popular momiji (autumn colours) viewing spot of central Japan. It is also the region chosen by the architectural duo Arakawa-Ginz to be first turned into their vision of the future.

Tourist information site
The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site.

Get in
Yoro Railway (養老鉄道) operates trains along the Yoro Line that stop in Yoro. To reach the Yoro Line, you can transfer from Ogaki or Kuwana.

Nexco also upkeeps an expressway service area and interchange on the northern fringe of town.

Get around
Walk, or if you are staying over, hop in the courtesy car that most local onsen-resorts provide.

See
Autumn colors and waterfalls in the nearby mountains. Numerous hiking courses exist as well as a chairlift.

Sleep
There are a tonne of upmarket onsen resorts a ways north-west of the train station.

Stay safe
Yōrō Park is still open during mild rain, so while it is undoubtedly more fun this way, be careful.

Go next

 * Kuwana
 * Ogaki
 * Wanouchi
 * Kaizu
 * Godo
 * Ikeda
 * Ono
 * Ibigawa
 * Motosu