Gujo Hachiman Art Walk 2025: A Cultural Journey Through Galleries and Streets in Gifu’s Castle Town

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Aug 31
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Nestled in the heart of Gujo Hachiman, Gifu’s Castle Town, the Gujo Hachiman Art Walk 2025 invites visitors on a cultural journey through galleries, streets, and everyday spaces. Known worldwide for the Gujo Odori dance festival and its historic mountaintop castle, Gujo Hachiman is also becoming a vibrant hub for creativity. This summer, four art galleries—together with cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and shops—transform the town into a living exhibition where tradition meets contemporary art.

📅 Event Duration: until September 30, 2025📍 Location: Galleries, cultural spaces, cafés, restaurants, and shops across Gujo Hachiman, Gifu Prefecture

Participating Galleries

KOKU 現代アートギャラリー – A contemporary art gallery presenting modern and experimental works.
4月の森 (Shigatsu no mori) – A gallery focused on creativity and Asian art from Japan & South Korea.
Art San Gallery – International art gallery based in Gujo Hachiman, showcasing Japanese and overseas artists.
ソガヒロシのアトリエ (Soga Hiroshi’s Atelier) – The working studio of painter Hiroshi Soga, offering a rare chance to encounter art where it is created.

Participating Shops & Venues

Art & Cultural Spaces

谷澤 (Tanizawa) – A long-established local shop in Gujo, bridging tradition and contemporary culture.
ギャラリー NAO I (Gallery NAO I) – An exhibition space for contemporary art.
郡上八幡楽藝館 (Gujo Hachiman Rakugeikan) – A cultural and artistic community venue.
心の森ミュージアム遊童館 (Kokoro no Mori Museum Yudokan) – A playful museum with a focus on creativity.
元森清タバコ店 (Motomori Tobacco Shop) – A retro-style former tobacco shop, now used for cultural activities.
Art&Hotel 木ノ離 (Kinori) – A boutique art hotel where guests can enjoy art as part of their stay.

Cafés

糸カフェ (Ito Café) – A popular café with a relaxing atmosphere.
Harmony ほとり – A cozy café and community space by the river.
TOMORROW 燈鷹 (Tomorrow Kissaten) – A retro-style kissaten (traditional coffee house).
nounours – A café with select goods for shopping and a beautiful view of the river.
かわべのコーヒー酒場 (Kawabe Coffee Tavern) – A café-bar blending coffee and alcohol.

Restaurants

nora – A restaurant and bar offering food, drinks, and a lively evening atmosphere.
台椀 (Daiwan) – A dining spot serving seasonal dishes.

Shops

WineBox – A wine shop offering carefully selected bottles and tastings.
ドマトマド (Domatomado) – An antique bookshop with a nostalgic charm.
クリハラ (Kurihara) – A long-standing local shop in town.
タテマチノイエ (Tatemachi no Ie) – A community-oriented space in the historic district.

A Cultural Journey in Gujo Hachiman, Gifu’s Castle Town

With its blend of historic charm and contemporary creativity, the Gujo Hachiman Art Walk 2025 offers more than an exhibition—it’s an invitation to experience the soul of Gujo Hachiman, Gifu’s Castle Town. Stroll along riverside streets, step inside hidden cafés and shops, and discover how art weaves itself into daily life. Whether you come for the dance, the castle, or simply to explore, this journey through galleries and streets will let you see Gujo Hachiman in a new and inspiring light.