[Gifu] Food Sample & Traditional Dance in Gujo Hachiman Castle Town

• * Craft your own ultra-realistic food replica at a local “sampuru” workshop
• * Stroll through Gujo Hachiman, a charming Edo-period castle town surrounded by scenic nature
• * Watch a live performance of Gujo Odori, a traditional dance with centuries of history
• * Discover the beauty of Gujo Hachiman, a town famous for its pure, flowing spring water
• * Enjoy a personalized experience with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide

Discover the living history of Gujo Hachiman, a hidden gem in Gifu Prefecture known for its clear waterways, traditional townscape, and vibrant cultural traditions. Begin at Sample Village Iwasaki with a hands-on “sampuru” (realistic food replica) workshop, creating your own unique souvenir to take home. Then enjoy a guided walk through the preserved castle town, where stone paths and wooden buildings evoke the Edo era, followed by a lunch of local specialties such as Hida beef or soba. Conclude at the Gujo Hachiman Hakurankan Museum with a live performance of Gujo Odori, one of Japan’s most celebrated traditional dances and an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. This day trip from Nagoya offers a well-balanced blend of craft, history, cuisine, and living tradition.