ほっとする店
A shop specializing in Hida's traditional craft of Ichii Itto Bori (Ichii woodcarving). The hand-drawn owl pictures created using Sanchu washi paper are so popular that over 50,000 pieces have been created. The pictures come in seven sizes, from bookmarks to Shikishi paper boards, and framed pieces using solid elm wood are also available. Books have also been published and sold nationwide. Inside the shop, you'll also find craft items made using materials like black persimmon wood, all handmade by Tadao Ushimaru. Look for the sign featuring a Fortune-Inviting Cat, carved from a single piece of cypress wood.
Gifu Prefecture, landlocked and nestled between several other prefectures in western Honshu, is known for its dramatic scenery, history and earnest connection with artisanship. Hida Furukawa, in the Hida City area, resembles a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. Serene, brimming wi...
Cherry blossom trees can be found almost anywhere you go in Japan, yet each location has its own unique beauty. The sakura (cherry blossoms) in Hida Furukawa, Gifu Prefecture, are no exception. Tucked between the mountains of Gifu, far away from the urban centers of Japan, this small town is host...
