Gifu/Chuno Region
JETs in the Gifu/Chuno region work and live in the following areas:
Other places in Gifu Region, currently without JETs:
Yamagata 山形 Hashima 羽島 Mizuho 瑞穂 Ginan 岐南 Kasamatsu 笠
Yamagata 山形 Hashima 羽島 Mizuho 瑞穂 Ginan 岐南 Kasamatsu 笠
Gifu City 岐阜
Located in the south-east of Gifu region, Gifu is the central hub for goings on in the region. So even if you are placed in a neighboring town, there is a high likelihood you will spend a fair amount of time in Gifu City.
Kakamigahara 各務原
Located in the south east of the Gifu region, Kakamigahara is famous for being the site of Japan’s oldest airfield and aviation matsuri, and for being one of the top 100 places to view cherry blossoms in Japan.
http://www.city.kakamigahara.lg.jp/
Motosu 本巣
Located in the north west of the Gifu Region, this city was originally four separate towns, Motosu, Neo, Shinsei and Itonuki, but was incorporated together as Motosu City: http://www.city.motosu.lg.jp/
Kitagata 北方
Kitagata is the smallest municipality in Japan, at only 5 square kilometers, and is located in the west of the Gifu region, sandwiched between Gifu city, Motosu city and Mizuho city. It’s only 2km from the Motosu JETs and 6km from the Nishi-Gifu JETs.
Seki 関
Seki city is known for its sword making. This tradition is 700 years old and Seki swords are still shipped all over Japan. In recent times, Seki swords crafts have turned to knives, cutlery, and other kitchen supplies as well. Sword making demonstrations are frequently available.
Gujo 郡上
The Gujo area is a combination of three smaller areas:
- Gujo Hachiman is famous for its Obon (summer dancing festival to honor ancestors) festival. Gujo is also known for its plastic food making (which you can do yourself).
- Meiho area is known for its snowboarding and ski hills in the winter time.
- Shirotori area is known for its beautiful nature. The best waterfall in the Tokai region is located in Shirotori. It is one of the most famous waterfalls in Japan.
Hashima 羽島
Located in the south west of the Gifu region, Hashima is the one city in the prefecture with a shinkansen stop. It’s also known for its newly opened Costco, its 300 year old wisteria tree, and the Takehana mastsuri held at the end of April.
Yamagata 山形
Yamagata is located to the east of the Gifu region, bordering on the Mino area. Yamagata City is made of up three smaller villages; Takatomi, Ijira, and Miyama. http://www.city.yamagata.gifu.jp/index.html
- Ijira (伊自良)
- Miyama (美山)
- Takatomi (高富)
Mizuho 瑞穂
Located in the western part of the Gifu region, Mizuho is famous as the origin of Fuyu Persimons in 1892. Around the end of September, many are grown, and you can buy them for quite cheap. The orange of the persimmons compliments the fall colors of the many ginkgo and maple trees, turning the town into a picturesque place during fall.
Ginan 岐南
Located in the south of the Gifu region, Ginan is famous for its own special version of a scallion. It has been designated as Gifu Prefecture’s traditional vegetable, and it is a mix between a long white and long green onion. Every year farmers from Ginan take the Tokuda long onions to the Onion Summit!
Kasamatsu 笠松
Kasamatsu is located in the south of the Gifu region and runs along the Kiso river. Its mascots are the adorable two yuru-chara riding in boats on the right here!