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A Gifu Ryokan Stay, Iwamura Castle Town & Nagoya

This two-day route begins at Mizunami Station, continues to KAWAZU for an overnight stay, then visits Iwamura before returning to Mizunami Station and continuing to Nagoya. The inn pickup shown is a chauffeured ride in…

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This two-day route begins at Mizunami Station, continues to KAWAZU for an overnight stay, then visits Iwamura before returning to Mizunami Station and continuing to Nagoya. The inn pickup shown is a chauffeured ride in a Toyota Century; confirm pickup arrangements with the inn when planning. Check current transport schedules, reservations, prices and opening details before setting out.

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Day 1: Mizunami Station and a private-onsen inn

**Arrival:** At Mizunami Station, the inn’s butler picks up the creator in a vintage Toyota Century for the drive to KAWAZU. Confirm pickup arrangements with the inn in advance. **Stay and bathing:** The spacious Japanese-style room is shown with welcome sweets and matcha. The private onsen has a distinctive artistic design; the inn also has a sauna. The creator uses löyly to make steam, then cools down with cold water and a cool bath. **Dining:** Dinner is a carefully presented Japanese meal.…

  1. Mizunami StationMizunami Station, Mizunami, Gifu, Japan

    This is the pickup point for the ride to KAWAZU. The transfer shown is in a vintage Toyota Century; confirm arrangements with the inn before relying on a pickup.

  2. KAWAZU Gastronomy & Traditional Inn蛙~KAWAZU~, 瑞浪市陶町猿爪1104, Mizunami, Gifu, Japan

    The private onsen is a standout feature of this traditional inn, with an unusually artistic design and a tranquil atmosphere. The stay also includes a sauna, attentive butler service and a spacious Japanese-style room.

Day 2: Iwamura and onward to Nagoya

**Iwamura:** Wander the preserved traditional streets and take in the atmosphere of this historic castle town. An orange-flavored shaved ice is a refreshing break along the way. **Sweets:** At Kankara-ya, try the soft anko and sesame mochi in the shop’s old-fashioned setting. **Route onward:** After Iwamura, return to Mizunami Station before continuing to Nagoya. **Nagoya food and sights:** In Sakae, hitsumabushi—grilled eel with rice—is served in several ways. Hisaya Ōdori Park offers water fe…

  1. かんから屋かんから屋, 806-1 Iwamuracho, Ena, Gifu, Japan

    Kankara-ya is an old-fashioned shop in Iwamura; try its soft anko and sesame mochi. The surrounding historic streets have preserved traditional buildings and the character of a castle town. An orange-flavored shaved ice is another local break while exploring.

  2. Hisaya Ōdori ParkHisaya Ōdori Park, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

    The park has water features and a setting along a major street in central Nagoya, making it an easy outdoor pause while exploring Sakae.

  3. Oasis 21Oasis 21, 1-11-1 Higashisakura, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

    Visit the free rooftop area for its water feature and panoramic views across central Nagoya toward the TV Tower.