This is a very popular route to experience mindfulness that refreshes your mind and body while visiting the original landscape (SATOYAMA) of Japan.
This route will give you an intellectual experience, where you can learn about advanced technology while visiting the museum of Yamazaki Mazak which is a world leader in machine tools, and Japanese traditions and culture.
Let’s go on an intellectual adventure on a comfortable assisted electric bicycle!
How to borrow and return an electric bicycle (CHARI-KAMO) ⇒ here
Content
①[START]Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park (Showa Period Village Theme Park)→②The Yamazaki Mazak museum of machine tools→③Ibuka(Satoyama countryside scenery)→④Shogenji Temple (Shogen Junior college)→⑤Tenno Waterway→⑥Ushimaki Rocky mountain→⑦Spring option : Ushimaki cherry trees→⑧[GOAL]Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park (Showa Period Village Theme Park)
①Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park (Showa Period Village Theme Park)
The meeting place is Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park just by taking a walk. Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park has a lot
of gourmet facilities and play spots in the satoyama landscape. Let’s rent your favorite electric bicycle (CHARI-KAMO) and leave！
[Information]Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park Web site : here
Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park
2292-1 Yamanoue-cho Minokamo city
TEL 0574-23-0066
URL https://satoyama-park.gifu.jp/
OPEN : 9:00 – 18:00 (Mar-Nov) / 10:00 – 17:00（Dec-Feb）
CLOSE : None (Mar-Nov) / Wednesdays（Dec-Feb）
Admission : Free
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②The Yamazaki Mazak museum of machine tools
Machine tools called mother machines play a very important role in supporting the world’s manufacturing. At the Yamazaki Mazak museum of machine tools, you can see a number of exhibits featuring the world’s most advanced technologies in the field of machine tools.
The Yamazaki Mazak museum of machine tools
3-1-2 Maehira-cho Minokamo city
TEL 0574-28-2727
URL https://machine-tools-museum.mazak.com/
OPEN : 10：00 – 16：30 ※Last admission until 16:00
CLOSE : Monday / New Year holidays
※Closed on Tuesdays if Monday is a national holiday
Admission : [Adults] 500 yen per person
[High school and university students] 300 yen per person
[Elementary and junior high school students] 200 yen per person
※Group discount available (20 or more adults:400 yen per person)
※Disabled person discount available (20 or more adults:400 yen per person)（By Showing a handbook of disability:200 yen per person, Up to one caregiver）
※Free for group applications from schools
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③Ibuka(Satoyama countryside scenery)
On this route, you will ride an electric bicycle on the satoyama, the original landscape of Japan.
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④Shogenji Temple (Shogen Junior college)
Established in 1330, this historic temple is well-known for strict Zen discipline. In front of the main hall, there is a weeping cherry tree estimated to be 300 years old, which further enhances the strict atmosphere of the temple. You can experience real mindfulness facing your own mind with “Zen Experience”.
Shogenji Temple (Shogen Junior college)
872-2 Ibuka Minokamo city
TEL 0574-29-1369
URL http://www.shogen.ac.jp/
CLOSE : None
Admission : Free (Zen experience etc. are options→Details here）
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⑤Tenno Waterway
Tenno Waterway has created a beautiful rural landscape in Ibuka. This Waterway was created by the help of Choshichi Shibata of Ibukamura during the Meiji era. It has been handed down in this area as a living water for washing vegetables. Please enjoy a walk by the Waterway.
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⑥Ushimaki Rocky mountain
A spectacular rocky mountain scenery like ink painting spreads in front of you.
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⑦Spring option : Ushimaki cherry trees
Over 50 cherry trees can be seen along the Kawaura river. Ride under a cherry tree carefully raised by local residents.
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⑧[GOAL]Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park
If you have any questions, please contact the staff anytime!
[Business Information]
Steering body : KAMOKEN LAB LCC.
Office : 1327 Naka-Hachiya Hachiya-cho Minokamo city, Gihu
Responsible person : Shinyasu Kato
Contact / WEB : http://shareminokamo.com/bikeshare
Contact / TEL : 0574-50-7511
Contact / MAIL : info@shareminokamo.com
