3 days in Gujo Hachiman | Japan’s Hidden Water Town 郡上八幡 | Travel Vlog 2024 | Japan

The Hidden Gem of Japan’s Water Town – Gujo Hachiman (郡上八幡)

I explored Japan’s picturesque water town of Gujo Hachiman (郡上八幡), known for its clear waterways, rich history, and delicious Hida wagyu. Nestled in the mountains of the Gifu Prefecture, Gujo Hachiman offers stunning views, traditional crafts and a unique cultural experience.

Throughout this vlog, I’ll take you to some of the top attractions and hidden gems of Gujo Hachiman.

Enjoy.

📖 CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:26 Day 1 | Traveling to Gujo Hachiman (郡上八幡)
00:46 What is Gujo Hachiman (郡上八幡) 
02:19 Hida wagyu rice bowl (飛騨牛 どんぼり) at Daihachi (大八)
02:50 Day 2 | Water city of Japan, Gujo Hachiman (郡上八幡)
03:42 Hida wagyu cooked on a roof tile at Shinbashi Tei (新橋亭)
04:02 Coffeeshop over a river at Nonours
04:32 Arts and crafts at Cu-mu (クム)
05:20 Coffeeshop at Harmony はとり
05:51 Yanaka Lane (やなか水のこみち)
06:11 Eating matcha parfaits at Sogi-an (そうぎあん)
06:37 Sogi Spring (宗祇水)
07:13 Visiting a Japanese Buddhist temple at Gochikuin (悟竹院)
07:39 Yoshida River (吉田川周辺)
08:11 Hida gyu yakisoba (焼きそば) and teppanyaki (鉄板焼き) at Teppanyaki Izumizaka (鉄板料理 泉坂)
08:32 Day 3 | Gujo Hachiman Castle (郡上八幡城)
09:58 Outro

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📍LOCATIONS

Harmony Hotori (はとり) – Cozy coffee spot with river views
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pFWc818LdFccYvFJ9

Daihachi (大八) – Famous for its Hida Wagyu Rice Bowl (飛騨牛どんぼり)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tkNrFRPV6duRDp517

Shinbashi Tei (新橋亭) – Serving Hida Wagyu cooked on roof tiles
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZEn3eH5VF3KXaHwq7

Cu-mu (クム) – Local arts and crafts
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Yanaka Lane (やなか水のこみち) – A serene stroll along a historic waterway
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HR75WE7WMqQ6VUF2A

Sogi-an (そうぎあん) – Parfait and desserts
https://maps.app.goo.gl/i5KBUrXurN9cr29HA

Sogi Spring (宗祇水) – A famous spring and shrine of the poet, Sogi
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Am2N5kahSZL6S2Ue9

Gochikuin (悟竹院) – Buddhist temple overlooking the town
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1TqJqAuMLLJyzUih8

Teppanyaki Izumizaka (鉄板料理 泉坂) – Hida Wagyu Teppanyaki (鉄板焼き) and Yakisoba (焼きそば)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YLrrGSwiyYTFg1rg8

Gujo Hachiman Castle (郡上八幡城) – Historic castle on top of a mountain
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aWsPEkA6E456CdrX6

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5 Comments

  1. This is such an excellent and lovely video!!! Takes me right back to Japan and makes me miss it 🥲 I'm excited to see more of your videos ❤ yay!!!

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