Marvel at elegant Gujo Tsumugi woven silks dyed in striking indigo hues of Gujo Honzome, or come in summer to experience the Gujo Odori, a 400-year tradition considered one of the three most significant traditional bon dance festivals in all of Japan. Tucked away in the mountains of Gifu and isolated from the outside world, the town is a veritable time capsule, with streetscapes, architecture, and a distinctly traditional lifestyle sure to enchant the traveler.
Gujo Hachiman's town center is pleasantly compact and can be comfortably explored on foot or by renting a bicycle. Gujo is easily accessible from central Nagoya, with buses (about 80 to 90 minutes one-way) operating several times a day.