A number of small gifts are waiting to become mementos of your visit to Gujo Hachiman. Japanese washi paper handmade in nearby Mino, woven and dyed goods produced locally, wooden children's toys, and glass crafts are very popular. You can also find some treasures unique to Gujo Hachiman that include delicious handmade cinnamon candy, a 400 year tradition, and gorgeous handmade and custom wooden gaeta you find nowhere else.
Small locally made handicrafts
Sakyo machi
TEL 0575-65-3664
Bread, cookies, and organic vegetables
Ote machi
TEL 0575-67-2123
China and porcelain
Shin machi
TEL 0575-65-2364
Gifts
Inari machi
TEL 0575-65-6643
Flowers
Hon Machi
TEL 0575-67-1487
Locally made gifts and crafts
Shin machi
TEL 0575-65-3332
Locally made gifts and crafts and workshop
Hashimoto cho
TEL 090-3100-1182
Small edible gifts for yourself or others. A perfect way to remember your visit to Gujo Hachiman.
Japanese wagashi (sweet red bean desserts)
Hashimoto cho
TEL 0575-65-2400
Fresh baked goods
Ono
TEL 090-4853-4159
Many food replica manufacturers offer short 1 hour replica making workshops open to tourists. There is usually a small fee to attend, and a reservation is typically required.
There are also several outlet stores that sell food replica souvenirs at prices suitable for any budget. These souvenirs are a unique reminder of your visit to Gujo Hachiman.
Gujo Hachiman is well known for it handmade Gujo Tsumugi raw silk, and hand dyed indigo crafts. Silkscreening is also a local tradition. In Gujo Hachiman you will find many different woven, dyed and silkscreened gifts to suit any budget.
Gujo tsumugi silk and kimonos
Hon Machi
TEL 0575-65-2074
Gujo Hachiman
080-9722-6080
Silkscreen Workshop
Tokiwa cho
TEL 0575-67-9707
Gaeta are the wooden sandals worn when dancing Gujo Odori, and also worn as casual footwear. They can be worn with a cotton yukata or kimono, and are ideal summer footwear.
Odori Gaeta
Ote machi
TEL 0575-67-1080
Gaeta, Kimono and Odori
Tate machi
TEL 0575-65-3720
Odori gaeta
Shin machi
TEL 0575-65-3321
Local sake is sold together with national brands of beer and liquour. Be sure to try some locally produced sake during your visit.
Sake Retail
Hon machi
TEL 0575-65-3345
If you're looking for a snack, or a light meal on the go, try visiting these food stores. Many offer prepared food for take-away.
Gujo miso
Hon machi
TEL 0575-65-2071
Locally farmed green tea
Sakana machi
TEL 0575-69-2016
Chili relish
Ote machi
TEL 0575-65-2366
Gujo miso
Shin machi
TEL 0575-65-2457
Butcher, Hida Wagyu
Shin machi
TEL 0575-65-2811
Gifts, Take-away
Tono machi
TEL 0575-66-2200
Getting around town on foot is easy, but for the times you need a taxi, two local taxi companies are at your service. Taxis can be pre-booked to pick up travellers arriving by highway bus at the Tokai Hokuriku Highway Bus Stop. For travellers with their own car, a service centre is near the Gujo Hachiman Tokai Hokuriku Expressway at the Gujo Hachiman IC.
Taxi Service
TEL 0575-65-3155
Nakatsubo
TEL 0575-65-2240
Visit us in person:
Kinenkan Tourism Centre
501-4222
520-1, Shimadani,
Hachiman Cho,
Gujo Shi, Gifu ken,
Japan
Hours:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
9:00 am - 6:00 pm during Gujo Odori season
Phone: 0575 67-0002
