Last Updated: May 16, 2024

Gujo-Hachiman

Gifu’s Castle Town with an Epic Bon Dance

This story was originally published on donnykimball.com and has been syndicated here on Medium.

Today we’ll be looking at the former castle town of Gujo-Hachiman. Located in Gifu Prefecture, this riverside hamlet has long been on my to-visit list. Best known for its pristine waterways and its famous summer obon dance festival, the Gujo Odori, Gujo-Hachiman has all of the makings of an amazing…