A Day in Gifu City: Local Food, Gifu Castle, Squirrel Fun, and Cormorant Fishing at Nagara River

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Is Gifu Japan's best kept secret for travelers? Here's what to do in Gifu City! | Home to rich history, ancient tradition, lush nature, and of course, delicious food, join Japan By Food host Shizuka Anderson as she ventures out of Tokyo and into regional Japan. Stay tuned because this is only the first of three episodes based in Gifu, giving you a full travel guide to the beautiful place that's still under-explored by many foreign tourists.

First, follow Shizuka to fifth generation local restaurant Kawaramachi Izumiya, visit Gifu Castle and end the day with one of Gifu's best kept traditions and secrets: Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara River. Thanks for watching!

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LOCATIONS

Kawaramachi Izumiya 河原町泉谷
https://bit.ly/4eJdIRD

Gifu Castle & Mt. Kinka　岐阜城　＆　金華山
1-2 Minatomachi, Gifu, 500-8009
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NwG3Zn2sx3w9p...
18番地 Tenshukaku, Gifu, 500-0000

Squirrel Village リス村
https://maps.app.goo.gl/npmPz4J3wbJ2Y...
257 Senjojikishita, Gifu, 500-8004

Cormorant Fishing on Nagara River　長良川の鵜飼
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FzodTg2A7R38X...
1-2 Minatomachi, Gifu, 500-8009

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FEATURED FOODS

Standard Wild Ayu (Sweetfish) Fish Course
Inari Sushi
Sweetfish Bento
Soba Bento
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TIMELINE

00:00 Introduction
01:05 About Gifu Prefecture
01:43 First stop: Food!
04:51 Stroll through Kawaramachi
06:09 Ropeway Mt. Kinka
06:43 The Iconic Gifu Castle
07:40 Petting Zoo?
08:31 Gifu City's Ancient Tradition!
09:55 Dinner (cruise) time!
12:11 Show time!
13:03 Closing