西美濃の花

Nishimino is located in the western part of Gifu Prefecture, almost at the center of Japan. Running north and south, it is a region richly endowed with nature and with many uphills and downhills, from Nobi Plain at sea level to the headwater of Ibi River, over 1,000 meters above sea level .

大垣市 奥の細道むすびの地の桜

奥の細道むすびの地の桜の写真

This is the final destination of Basho’s Haiku Journey, “Oku-no-hosomichi”, where in spring, cherry blossoms bloom and beautiful scenery is created by the combination of history and nature.

Address
2-26-1 Funa-machi, Ogaki City, Gifu
Contact
Ogaki Tourism Association
TEL
0584-77-1535
Access
Short way from Meihan Kintetsu Bus's “Basho's Oku-no-Hosomichi Haiku Journey Musubi-no-chi Museum” bus stop
見ごろ3月下旬〜4月上旬

海津市 木曽三川公園センターのチューリップ

木曽三川公園センターのチューリップの写真

It has large flowerbeds and flower pictures made of 328 thousand tulips, etc., suggesting the stream of the 3 Kiso Rivers in the “Streamflow” motif.

Address
255-3 Aburajima, Kaizu Town, Kaizu City, Gifu
Contact
Kiso Sansen Park Administrative Center
TEL
0584-54-5531
Access
Short way from Kaizu City Community Bus’s “Kiso Sansen Park” bus stop
見ごろ4月上旬〜4月中旬

養老町 養老公園の桜

養老公園の桜の写真

This is a Yoro Falls-based park richly blessed with nature, and is a famous spot for cherry blossoms; about 3,000 cherry blossoms turn the entire Yoro Park pale rose.

Address
1298-2 Takabayashi, Yoro Town, Yoro County, Gifu
Contact
Yoro Tourism Association
TEL
0584-32-1108
Access
10 minutes’ walk from Yoro Railway, Yoro Station
見ごろ3月下旬〜4月上旬

垂井市 相川の桜と鯉のぼり

相川の桜と鯉のぼりの写真

In April, about 200 cherry trees (Someiyoshino) bloom in full, and from late March through early May about 350 koi carp streamers fly in the sky above the Ai River.

Address
Along the Ai River in Tarui Town, Fuwa County, Gifu
Contact
Tarui Tourism Association
TEL
0584-22-1151
Access
10 minutes’ walk from JR Tarui Station
見ごろ3月下旬〜4月上旬

関ケ原町 聖蓮寺(八房の梅)

聖蓮寺(八房の梅)の写真

This is an 800-year-old plum tree bearing eight fruits per flower, designated as one of the natural monuments in Sekigahara Town and Gifu Prefecture.

Address
2367 Imasu, Sekigahara Town, Fuwa County, Gifu
Contact
Community Promotion Division, Sekigahara Town Office
TEL
0584-43-1112
Access
20 minutes’ walk from Sekigahara Town Fureai Bus Imasu Direction’s “Hirai” bus stop
見ごろ3月上旬〜3月下旬

神戸町 ばら公園いこいの広場

ばら公園いこいの広場の写真

You can view about 3,300 “roses” (representative flower of Godo) of 300 varieties with different shapes, colors and scents.

Address
In Maeda, Godo Town, Anpachi County, Gifu
Contact
Furusato Messages Division, Godo Town Office
TEL
0584-27-3111
Access
5 minutes’ walk from Meihan Kintetsu Bus, Ogaki-Ono Line's “Seko” bus stop
見ごろ5月中旬〜6月上旬

輪之内町 本戸輪中堤のあじさい

本戸輪中堤のあじさいの写真

Along the wajutei (ring levee) in the northern part of Wanouchi Town, 6,000 ajisai bulbs of various colors bloom beautifully from mid-June through mid-July.

Address
In Hondo, Wanouchi Town, Anpachi County, Gifu
Contact
Industries Division, Wanouchi Town Office
TEL
0584-69-3111
Access
40 minutes’ walk from Meihan Kintetsu Bus’s “Nakago” bus stop
見ごろ6月中旬〜7月上旬

安八市 安八百梅園

安八百梅園の写真

You can view more than 1,200 blossoming plum trees of over 100 early-blooming or late-blooming varieties.

Address
3208 Soto-zenko, Anpachi Town, Anpachi County, Gifu
Contact
Industry Promotion Division, Anpachi Town Office
TEL
0584-64-3111
Access
20 minutes’ walk from Meihan Kintetsu Bus’s “Aogari” bus stop
見ごろ2月中旬〜3月中旬

揖斐川町 谷汲山華厳寺門前の桜

谷汲山華厳寺門前の桜の写真

This is the 33rd Mangan Reijo (sacred place for fulfiling a vow) of the “Saigoku Sanjusankasho Kannon Pilgrimage”, the oldest pilgrimage in Japan. It is a famous spot for cherry blossoms and red leaves. In spring, you can walk through a tunnel of cherry blossoms along the approach to Kegon Temple.

Address
23 Tanigumi-tokuzumi, Ibigawa Town, Ibi County, Gifu
Contact
Ibigawa Town Tourist Plaza
TEL
0585-55-2020
Access
10 minutes’ walk from Ibigawa Town Community Bus Tanigumi Line’s “Tanigumisan” bus stop
見ごろ3月下旬〜4月上旬

大野町 大野町バラ公園

大野町バラ公園の写真

This is a representative park of Ono Town, which is the largest producer of rose plants in Japan. You can enjoy brightly-colored and fragrant roses from May through November.

Address
650 Kano, Ono Town, Ibi County, Gifu
Contact
Construction and Water Supply Division, Ono Town Office
TEL
0585-52-9875
Access
Short way from Meihan Kintetsu Bus’s “Minami-shomae” bus stop
見ごろ5月上旬〜5月下旬

池田町 霞間ヶ渓公園の桜

霞間ヶ渓公園の桜の写真

Yamazakura, which has reportedly been growing from the Edo Era in Kamagatani Park, is designated as one of Japan’s places of scenic beauty and natural monuments, and is a famous spot for cherry blossoms.

Address
910 Fujishiro, Ikeda Town, Ibi County, Gifu
Contact
Industries Division, Ikeda Town Office
TEL
0585-45-3111
Access
10 minutes by car from Yoro Railway, Ikeno Station
見ごろ3月下旬〜4月上旬

本巣市 淡墨桜

淡墨桜の写真

This is Edohiganzakura, which is more than 1,500 years old. It is designated as one of Japan’s natural monuments and was reportedly planted by Emperor Keitai.

Address
995 Jyodan, Neo-itasho, Motosu City, Gifu
Contact
Motosu Tourism Association
TEL
058-323-3222
Access
15 minutes’ walk from Tarumi Railway, Tarumi Station
見ごろ4月上旬〜4月中旬

NISHIMINO MENU

Nishimino Regional Tourism Promotion Council

2-29 Marunouchi, Ogaki City, Gifu, 503-8601 Japan
  • TEL:0584-47-8597