Itadori Campsite

Ruins of the Toki clan’s mountain castle remain along the steep trails of 407.5-metre Mt. Kojo. A miniature castle at the summit overlooks Mt. Kinka, the Nobi Plain and, in clear conditions, Mt. Ibuki and distant Nagoya; cloud inversions and sunrise are weather dependent.

A museum dedicated to Mino washi’s long history, materials and production techniques. Exhibits explain how the paper is made, and scheduled hands-on papermaking gives visitors a practical introduction to the UNESCO-recognized craft tradition.

An artist-run guesthouse and papermaking studio in Mino’s Warabi district. Rooms and furnishings use creative washi surfaces, while workshops introduce traditional sheet-making and decoration with natural materials. Contact the property before making the rural detour.

A compact museum in a former tax-office building introducing Gujo Hachiman’s water culture, history, crafts and famous Gujo Odori dance. Demonstrations make it a useful orientation stop before walking the town.

Sogisui is a celebrated spring beside the Kodara River and a starting point for understanding Gujo Hachiman’s channels, wells and water-conscious town life. Nearby public lanes connect the spring with historic streets and rivers.

A wooden reconstruction on Mt Hachiman overlooking the old water town of Gujo Hachiman. Autumn maples surround the white castle, and under rare cool, humid and calm morning conditions the hilltop may appear above a sea of clouds.

A shrine valley protected as a National Natural Monument, where thousands of maple trees frame carved shrine architecture. The strongest colour is normally from mid- to late November, with seasonal parking arrangements during the peak.

A compact gallery displaying prize-winning light sculptures made from Mino washi. The soft illuminated works provide an indoor stop in the Udatsu district, with a shop and rest area below; check Tuesday and holiday closures.