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岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Nangu Taisha

垂井町西濃

The head shrine of Kanayamahiko, the deity of metal. This series has passed through blade and metal country again and again: Sakai, Echizen, Kochi, Ts…

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Inaba Jinja

岐阜市岐阜

An old shrine at the foot of Mount Inaba. It is said to have been moved to its present site when Nobunaga built Gifu Castle.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Hida Kokubunji

高山市飛騨

A three-storey pagoda and a great ginkgo said to be over 1,200 years old. A place where the skill of the Hida carpenters is handed down.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Chiyobo Inari Jinja

海津市西濃

Known affectionately as Ochobo-san, it fills with worshippers through the night at the end of each month. Kushikatsu shops line the approach.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Kegonji

揖斐川町西濃

The last temple of the Saigoku 33 Kannon pilgrimage. As the temple of fulfilment, it is where the circuit ends.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Sakurayama Hachimangu

高山市飛騨

The stage of the autumn Takayama festival. Its float rite is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and gathers the whole skill of the Hida carpenters.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Eihoji

多治見市東濃

Both the Kannon hall and the founder's hall are National Treasures. The garden, attributed to Muso Soseki, is a Place of Scenic Beauty.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Shirakawa Hachiman Jinja

白川村飛騨

Known for its doburoku festival, a rite that holds the village together.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Hie Jinja (Takayama)

高山市飛騨

The shrine of the spring Takayama festival, the Sanno festival. Its float rite is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Hida Kokubunji Sanjunoto

高山市飛騨

The great ginkgo in its grounds is said to be 1,200 years old.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Kishitsurugi Jinja

郡上市中濃

One of the shrines where the Gujo Odori began. Known for dancing through the night.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Sofukuji

岐阜市岐阜

The funerary temple of Oda Nobunaga and Nobutada. A blood-stained ceiling survives.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Gifu Daibutsu

岐阜市岐阜

A basket Buddha made of bamboo, clay and washi. The largest dry-lacquer Buddha in Japan.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Yoro no Taki

養老町西濃

From the tale of a dutiful son for whom the falls turned to sake came the era name Yoro.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Mangando

揖斐川町西濃

As proof of completing the Saigoku 33, pilgrims receive three temple seals here.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Oyada Jinja

美濃市中濃

The main hall and worship hall are Important Cultural Properties. Known for the autumn colour of Momiji Valley.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Eihoji Teien

多治見市東濃

A pond garden attributed to Muso Soseki, crossed by the Musai bridge.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Kano Tenmangu

岐阜市岐阜

It was moved to its present site when Kano Castle was built.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Oicho

高山市飛騨

Said to be 1,200 years old. When its leaves fall, they say, the snow comes.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Hida Soja

高山市飛騨

It enshrines the eighteen shrines of Hida Province together.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Myozenji

白川村飛騨

An unusual temple with a gassho-zukuri bell gate and priest's quarters.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Jion Zenji

郡上市中濃

It has a garden called Tessoen, and stands in the castle town of Gujo Hachiman.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Kasuga No

関市中濃

Its Noh masks and costumes are Important Cultural Properties, dedicated over generations by swordsmiths.

岐阜県 · Shrines & temples

Hachiman Jinja (Mino)

美濃市中濃

The tutelary shrine of the town of Mino washi and udatsu firewalls.