KAIZU CITY GUIDEKAIZU CITY GUIDE

Kaizu City Commerce and Tourism Division557 Imao, Hirata-cho, Kaizu City, Gifu Pref. 503-0392 TEL0584・66・2411

URL http://www.city.kaizu.lg.jp/ FAX0584・66・4140

●From Nagoya area, approx. 20 min. from Yatomi IC ●From Yokkaichi area, approx. 20 min. from Kuwana-Higashi IC

Via Higashi-Meihan Expressway

●From Nagoya area, approx. 20min. from Gifu-Hashima IC ●From Osaka area, approx. 20 min. from Ogaki IC

Via Meishin Expressway

●Approx. 20 min. by Kaizu City Bus from the Ishizu Station of the Yoro Line ●Approx. 20 min. by taxi from JR Gifu-Hashima Station

From the nearest station

For more information :

H19.9

●Traffic Access (To Kaizu City Office, Kaizu Government Building)

Meitetsu Kouwa Line

Ise Bay

Takayama Main Line

Tokaido R

ailway

Hokuriku

Main Line

Owari IchinomiyaOwari Ichinomiya

Hikone

Sekigahara

Sekigahara

Bisai IC

Nagoya Nishi IC

Tokaido ShinkansenTokaido ShinkansenMeishin ExpresswayMeishin Expressway

Isewangan Expressway

Isewangan Expressway

Centrair

line

知多半島道路

知多半島道路

Chita peninsula Road

Higashi-Meihan Expressway

Higashi-Meihan Expressway

Nagoya Expressway

Hokuriku

ExpresswayHokuriku

Expressway Ibuki Mountain

Yoro MountainYoro MountainHikone IC

Maihara IC

Gifu Kakamigahara IC

Ichinomiya-Kisogawa IC

Seki IC

Yokkaichi IC

Kuwana-Higashi IC

Handa Chuo IC

Nagashima IC

Kanie IC

Nagahama IC

Ogaki IC

Sekigahara IC

Komaki ICMaibara

Kuwana

YokkaichiKintetsu Yokkaichi

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Ikeda-cho

Tarui-cho Godo-cho

Sekigahara-cho

Kiso R

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Ibi River

Ibi River

Mie Prefecture

Aichi Prefecture

Gifu Prefecture

Shiga Prefecture

Fuwa-no-seki Site

Ancient battlefield of SekigaharaAncient battlefield of Sekigahara

Yoro WaterfallsYoro Waterfalls

OgakiOgakiAnpachi-choAnpachi-cho

Yoro-choYoro-cho

Wanouchi-cho

Gifu Hashima Gifu Hashima

Meitetsu Takehana Line

名鉄津島線

Meitetsu Tsushima Line

Kintetsu Nagoya Line

Kintetsu Nagoya Line

Meitetsu Tokoname Line

Gifu Gifu

NagoyaNagoya

Chubu International Airport (Centrair) Chubu International Airport (Centrair)

Tokoname

Meitetsu Nagoya

Main Line

Yatomi IC

Kuwana IC

Wangan-Nagashima IC

Yokkaichi-Higashi IC

Gifu Hashima IC

Meitetsu Kakamigahara Line

Komano Komano

IshizuIshizu

Mino-MatsuyamaMino-Matsuyama

Mino-YamazakiMino-Yamazaki

Yoro Line

Yoro Line

Mino-TsuyaMino-Tsuya

Meitetsu

Bisai Line

Ichinomiya-Nishi IC

Kaizu CityKaizu City

Nagara RiverNagara River

NagahamaNagahama

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Senbon Matsubara Senbon Matsubara

A C C E S SA C C E S S

Kaizu City Guide

All-in

-one Guide

: TheNature,Hist

ory and Culture of The Kiso Three Rivers

Kiyosu-Higashi IC

Ichinomiya IC

Local SpecialtiesWell-known catfish dishes 【Freshwater fish cuisine】 Well-known catfish dishes 【Freshwater fish cuisine】

The mellow fragrance of the local herb wins popularity 【Yomogi rice cake】 The mellow fragrance of the local herb wins popularity 【Yomogi rice cake】

Made of locally grown Yomogi herb. It is so popular that people obtain from far.

The three rivers of Kiso are blessed with abundant fish. Broiled catfish and sweetfish, river shrimp tempura, and more…. Enjoy the river-food culture with the most fresh ingredients.

Various kinds of fresh vegetables are pickled with low salt.

Okujo, Nanno-cho, Kaizu City　 TEL0584・55・1110

Landslide Prevention Museum

The museum exhibits the history of Hanedani, rock embankments, and landslide prevention. Children are recommended.

Pleasurable learning center of landslide prevention

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The center offers information on environmental education through seminars and events. There are also classes available for confectionery making and paper making at the experience station.

Providing various informations on environmental education

566 Fukue, Kaizu-cho, Kaizu City TEL0584・53・7200

Aqua World Suigo Park Center

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1202-2 Fukue, Kaizu-cho, Kaizu City　 TEL0584・54・2075

This facility offers water sports and others, such as tennis courts, soccer field, training gym, workshop room,etc. Extremely easy access for the disabled.

Variety of sports to be enjoyed for anybody

Nagara- River Service Center (Riverside recreational facility)

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Hirata Riverside Plaza

It's a multi-purpose park with an area of 27ha. Children find enjoyment in its rich nature. Also, our unique bicycles are available to be rent.

Park by the riverside

Nodera, Hirata-cho, Kaizu City

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This is an expanse of the only Japanese orange growing district in Gifu. Enjoy picking these sweet-sour oranges called "Nanno Mikan."

Our proud small strawberries are offered at a low price. There is a discount for sen-ior citizens and small children. Takeout arailable

Hirata ParkThe park is rich in greenery providing many things to enjoy.

Enjoy miniature golf and the roller slide

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Sweet Sake Festival of Takada

The festival began with the legend that Emperor Oujin was raised up not by milk but sweet sake.

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The festival that is said to have a tradition of over 200 years

Yahata Shrine, Takada, Hirata-cho, Kaizu City

Sewari Bank of the Kiso and Nagara River

The expanse of cherry trees is seen along the rivers.

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Enjoy the view of the Kiso River, Nagara River and cherry blossoms, all at the same time

Yoshida Dekiyama Park

Enjoy the 1,000 Someiyoshino cherry blossoms as well as Mountain cherry blossoms. Enjoy different beautiful scene at night.Enjoy over 1,000 Somei-yosino and mountain cherry t rees day and night.

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Cherry trees of different kinds

Yoshida, Nanno-cho, Kaizu City

The Great Pond of Katsuga

The place is popular among fishermen.

The pond that is the remnant of the flood

Katsuga, Hirata-cho, Kaizu City

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Ogure RiverApproximately 1,000 cherry trees stand along the banks of the Ogure River.

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Cherry trees along the old Waju banks

Nakae RiverA line of cherry trees along Nakae River extends for 4 km.

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Great walking path of Cherry trees

Grand camphor tree at the Suwa Shrine

A gigantic 1,000-year-old camphor tree with a root circumference of 9.5m stands next to the shrine.

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Matsuyama, Nanno-cho, Kaizu City

2336 Sango, Hirata-cho, Kaizu City TEL0584・66・4815

Priest Gyoki's Temple

When Yoshiyuki Set tsu-no-mori Matsudaira, the second son of the second generation Owari Clan leader Mitsutomo Tokugawa, was assimilated by the Takasu Clan (Kaizu city), he revived the Kannon Buddha and rebuilt the temple as a Tokugawa family temple, naming it “Garyuzan Gyoki Temple.”

The temple situated on a mountainside

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Ueno-Kawado, Nanno-cho, Kaizu City TEL0584・55・0031

The healthy Kaizu produce is embraced by fertile land, clear water, and sunshine.

【Agricultural products】

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Kuwana City

Yoro-cho

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Aisai City

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Nakae River

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Ibi River

Tsuya River

Tsuya River

Nagara R

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Kiso River

Kiso River

Yoro M

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Tokai Nature Trail

To Inabe City

To Inabe City

Niwada Mountaintop ParkNiwada Mountaintop Park

Moonlight ForestLandslide Prevention Museum

Hanedani Dan-dan Park

Niwada Shell MoundNiwada Shell Mound

To Sekigahara IC

Tsuya River Tsuya River

Nanno Hot Spring "Suisho-no-yu"

Roadside Station "Tsukimi-no-sato Nanno"Roadside Station "Tsukimi-no-sato Nanno"

Priest Gyoki's TemplePriest Gyoki's Temple

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House of Working Women

Fire Station Nanno Branch StationFire Station Nanno Branch StationYoshida

Dekiyama Park

Aburajima BridgeAburajima Bridge

Senbon Matsubara Senbon Matsubara

Houreki-Chisui MonumentHoureki-Chisui Monument

Chisui Shrine Chisui Shrine

Kiso Sansen Park CenterKiso Sansen Park Center

Nagaragawa BridgeNagaragawa BridgeNagaragawa Bridge

Aqua World Suigo Park CenterAqua World Suigo Park Center

Kaizu Hot SpringsKaizu Hot Springs

Takasu Waju Drainage FacilityTakasu Waju Drainage Facility

Ishi-kai HospitalIshi-kai Hospital

Museum of History and FolkloreMuseum of History and Folklore

Sewari Bank of the Kiso and Nagara River

Nakae RiverNakae River

Grand camphor tree at the Suwa ShrineGrand camphor tree at the Suwa Shrine

Kaizu Library/Swimming Pool/ Kaizu Library/Swimming Pool/ Culture CenterKaizu Library/Swimming Pool/ Culture Center

Tokai BridgeTokai BridgeFukuo

ka Bridge

Fukuoka Bri

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Hazawa Shell MoundHazawa Shell Mound

Mikage Forest Plaza ShimotadoMikage Forest Plaza Shimotado

Hirata Riverside Plaza

Hirata Riverside Plaza

Imao SagichoImao Sagicho

Route Gifu Nanno

Route Gifu-Nanno

Rute Yoro-Hirata

Rute Yoro-Hirata

Route Nanno-Sekigahara

Mino-Tsuya StationMino-Tsuya StationMino-Tsuya Station

Route Tsushima-NannoRoute Tsushima-Nanno

Kaizu Fire Station Headquarters

Coral Tree Road Rest ParkCoral Tree Road Rest Park

Kaizu Police StationKaizu Police Station

Route Narito-Hirata Route Narito-Hirata Route Narito-Hirata

Hirata Government Office Building

Hirata Government Office Building

Hirata ParkHirata Park

The Great Pond of KatsugaThe Great Pond of Katsuga

Chobo Inari ShrineChobo Inari Shrine

Sweet Sake Festival of TakadaSweet Sake Festival of Takada

The traditional taste of Japan 【Japanese pickles】

Ogure River

Nanno Bridge

Nanno Bridge

Oyabu Bridge

Oyabu Bridge

Oyabu Bridge

Route Hashima-Yoro

Kaizu Government Office BuildingKaizu Government Office BuildingNanno Government Office Building

Nanno Government Office Building

Imao BridgeImao Bridge

To Ogaki IC

To Ichinomiya City

To Yatomi IC

To Nagashima ICTo National Highway1

To Kuwana-Higashi IC

Komano Station Komano Station

Mino-Matsuyama Station

Mino-Matsuyama Station

Route Kiso Sansen Park

Oe River Oe River

Saya-Tad

o Line

Route Kitagata-Tado

Route Kitagata-Tado

Route Ampachi-Kaizu

Yoro Line

Yoro Line

Route Nanno-Hokusei

Route Tsushima-Tatsuta-Kaizu

Route Tsushima-Tatsuta-Kaizu

Route Tsushima-Kaizu

Route Tsushima-Kaizu

Mino-Yamazaki Station

Mino-Yamazaki Station

Ishizu Station Ishizu Station

Kaizu BridgeKaizu Bridge

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Tatsuta BridgeTatsuta BridgeTatsuta Bridge

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from the middle of October to early December

205-1 Kayano, Kaizu-cho, Kaizu City TEL0584・53・3232

11 Museum of History and FolkloreIt exhibits the history of Waju and the lifestyle of the past. A restored Noh stage and the home of Takasu Matsudaira are displayed as well.

Introducing the history and folklore of the city

Hanedani Dan-Dan Park

The park is known for the beautiful cherry blossoms and the gigantic stone dam constructed by Johannis de Rijke, a Dutch technician.

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The natural park where you can see the largest stone dam in Japan

Hazawa, Nanno-cho, Kaizu City

Moonlight ForestThis is a forest park where you can enjoy different flowers throughout the four seasons. It features a lawn and field athletic facilities for your enjoyment. The park is lit up during the weekends, and there is a panorama of the Nobi Plain from the Moonlight Observatory.

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Forest park of fantastic night view

Hazawa, Nanno-cho, Kaizu City

Tsuya RiverEmbankment of Tsuya River where Japanese needlefish lives, is colored with a full bloom of rape blossoms in spring and cluster-amaryllis in fall.

Japanese needlefish and the cluster-amaryllis

Tsuya, Nanno-cho, Kaizu City

To Gifu-H

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To Gifu-H

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● Sansen Tributary MonumentSansen Tributary Monument

Johei Temple Johei Temple

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Route Anpachi-Hirata

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The traditional taste of Japan 【Japanese pickles】 The traditional taste of Japan 【Japanese pickles】

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Nagara-River Service CenterNagara-River Service Center

Sewari Bank of the Kiso and Nagara River

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Akiba Shrine, Imao, Hirata-cho, Kaizu City

Imao SagichoThe ceremony is held on February 11th of every year where an enormous portable bamboo shrine is burned. It is also called the "Dondo-yaki."

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The New Year's fire exorcism

Chobo Inari Shrine (The shrine of eternity)

Known to be the shrine where the god of prosperity and safety dwells, and a large number of worshipers visit in the end of the month. The shrine is best known as “Ochobo-san.”

One of the three famous Inari Shrines in Japan: Fushimi in Kyoto, Toyokawa in Aichi, and here

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1623-3 Hazawa, Nanno-cho, Kaizu City　TEL0584・58・1126

Enjoy the baths while viewing the Nobi Plain and the Three Rivers of Kiso. There are the bath-of-the-day (orange or herb),the rock bath, the open-air bath, and more.

Hot springs with breathtaking overview of the Three Rivers of Kiso

Nanno Hot Spring "Suisho-no-yu"

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255-3 Aburajima, Kaizu-cho, Kaizu City　TEL0584・54・5531

Kiso Sansen Park CenterA core facility of the Kiso Sansen Park, which is the largest national government operated park in Japan. Features include the Hall of Water & Horticulture and the Observation Tower. The Tulip Festival is held in spring, and the cosmoses are in full bloom in fall. During the wintertime, the entire park is beautifully illuminated.

Grand panorama of the Nobi Plain from the Observatory Tower 65m above the ground

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Aburajima, Kaizu-cho, Kaizu City TEL0584・54・5928

Chisui Shrine (The shrine of flood control)

Yukie Hirata, the leader of the project, is the festival god of the shrine. The memorial services held on April 25th and October 25th attract many visitors especially from Kagoshima.

25Senbon Matsubara (The grove of one thousand pines)

The line of pine trees extends for about 1km, where the banks of Ibi and Nagara Rivers meet. It is said that the Satsuma Clan planted 1,000 young pines right after the completion of the flood control project.

Pine trees planted along the banks of Ibi and Nagara Rivers

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Standing alongside the clear water of Nagara River, the station provides tourist and road information services.

Popular for selling specialties and fresh products of Kaizu City at reasonable prices

2357-2 Nodera, Hirata-cho, Kaizu City TEL0584・67・3988

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Roadside Station "Tsukimi-no-sato Nanno"

This is a roadside station by the Yoro Mountains with a panorama of the Nobi Plain.

The largest roadside station in Gifu with the area of 21,000m2

673-1 Hazawa, Nanno-cho, Kaizu City TEL0584・58・0258

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Khaki colored salt water is effective in relieving rheumatism related disorders and chronic eczemas.

Gushed out of the rice field sur- rounded by Nagara and Ibi Rivers

560-1 Fukue, Kaizu-cho, Kaizu City TEL0584・54・5220

Kaizu Hot Spring201980 Sango, Hirata-cho, Kaizu City　 TEL0584・66・2613

Dedicated to the spirits of the Satsuma Clan who sacrificed their lives for the flood control project in the Horeki Era