SATOYAMA STAY TONO-MACHI, located on the street just around the corner from the Seto Canal—a symbol of Hida Furukawa—is a renovation of the approximately 80-year-old “Tomino-ya,” previously a Japanese-style snack bar that once stood in the corner of the former red-light district in this area.
The Tonomachi building underwent renovation in spring 2024 and has been reborn as a dog-friendly space. Relax with the whole family—dog included—and enjoy the charming, compact streets of Hida Furukawa, perfect for leisurely strolls.
| Access | A three-minute walk from Hida-Furukawa Station. |
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One of Hida Furukawa’s biggest annual events is the Furukawa Festival, held in April every year, which sees beautifully decorated floats (yatai) paraded through the city — but what happens to them during the rest of the year? There are 10 storehouses (屋台蔵, yatai-gura) aroun...
This little unassuming store along a Hida Furukawa backstreet is well worth seeking out on your Hida travels. If not to chance your luck by observing a live demonstration of Mishima-san making his Japanese candles (Wa-rousoku) inside the entrance, then just to meet and admire his incredible passi...
