Patisserie Ohkubo is a well-known confectionery store that offers a wide range of Japanese seasonal sweets making great use of Hida’s local ingredients. In business for over 120 years.
Try the Sakura Mushi-dora (a steamed type of Dorayaki pancake filled with red bean paste with an accent of cherry blossom) or in summer the ice-cream version is also recommended. They also sell the famed Funabashi monaka snack — modeled on the historical small boats that would line up like a bridge along the nearby Miyagawa River. Try their famous peach kaki-goori in summer, which is the Japanese version of shaved ice. There is also an eat-in space inside the store, where you can enjoy matcha and sweets.
While the Shinkansen high-speed rail is often viewed as the quintessential Japanese travel method, pairing it with a road trip is the ultimate way to see Japan. There is no better place to do so than the route from Toyama City to Hida-Takayama. Rent a car from Toyama Station and venture south to ...
Winter Views of Hida Furukawa
Situated in the unspoiled hills of northern Gifu Prefecture, Hida Furukawa is a small traditional town that retains much of its historic charm. Yet, Hida Furukawa sees fewer visitors than its larger neighbor, Takayama, just 15km to the south. While it is a fantastic place to visit at any time of ...
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