# 飛騨古川

> A preserved old-town district in Hida city with white-walled storehouses lining the Setogawa canal, where carp swim from spring to autumn.

- Prefecture: 岐阜県
- Type: Historic site
- Address: 岐阜県飛騨市
- Admission: Free
- Official site: https://www.hida-kankou.jp/spot/278

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.

## FAQ

### 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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Source: 飛騨古川 — Japan Voyage