Hida Furukawa
About This Destination
Hida Furukawa is a small castle-town district in Hida city, a short train ride north of Takayama. Its best-known feature is the Setogawa canal, lined with white-walled storehouses (kura), where hundreds of carp swim from around April to November. The old streets include traditional merchant houses, sake breweries, and the Hida Furukawa Festival Hall. The area gained wider attention through associations with the animated film Your Name, as its townscape and station resemble scenes in the movie. The district is compact and easily explored on foot. It lies about a five-minute walk from JR Hida-Furukawa Station on the Takayama Main Line.
Location
Prefecture: Gifu
Address: Hida, Gifu, Japan
Nearest Station: JR Hida-Furukawa Station
Best time to visit: April to November when carp swim in the canal; also attractive in winter snow
Visitor Information
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Access
Gifu, Japan
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Hida Furukawa old town?
It is about a five-minute walk from JR Hida-Furukawa Station, one or two stops north of Takayama on the Takayama Main Line.
When can I see the carp in the Setogawa canal?
The carp are kept in the canal from around April to November; in winter they are moved elsewhere.
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