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Feature: A Journey to Meet the Forest Spirit – Gifu Prefecture’s “Wellness Tourism” – Chapter 2: Gallery

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Feature: A Journey to Meet the Forest Spirit – Gifu Prefecture’s “Wellness Tourism” – Chapter 2: Gallery

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> "Kabuki Juhachiban Bento" at "Yogarasu Sanso Chotaki." Available in several varieties, from ¥1,050 for one person to ¥21,000 for five people (includes sake).

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> The "Kuri no Ma" room, relocated from an early Edo period traditional house.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> The interior is exactly like a traditional house, with a dignified atmosphere that sets it apart from modern renovated accommodations. Old yet clean, and tranquil.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> An outdoor bath built in 1957 when the current Emperor was Crown Prince and visited "Chotaki."

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> The thatched roof was completely redone three years ago.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> A water basin in the garden, evoking the passage of time at the inn.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> The transom in the "Kumoi no Ma" room features a decorative sliding door, an elaborate design that can be opened and closed.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> The veranda has nostalgic glass and wooden sashes.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> Borrowed scenery viewed through a snow-viewing shoji screen.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> Mr. Shinsuke Yoshida, the owner of Chotaki.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> The menu for the "Kabuki Juhachiban Bento" is amusing, like a guide to Kabuki performances. For example, "Act 15 / Shrimp-stuffed Zucchini, Cast / Ichikawa Ebisaburo."

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> Trout, carrot, and daikon radish sashimi. Uses trout farmed nearby.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> Exterior view of "Kaiseki Ryokan Suihoen" in Gero Onsen.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> The private bath in the "Yoimachigusa no Ma" room at Suihoen. A spacious bathtub made of Towada stone covered with cypress wood.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> The "Yoimachigusa no Ma" is a Japanese-Western style room, with twin beds in the sleeping area.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> At the entrance of Suihoen is the "Geruma Foot Bath." As the name suggests, it uses germanium hot springs.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> "Yoimachigusa no Ma." Features decorative cutout shoji paper.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> Dinner at Suihoen around the sunken hearth. The aroma of grilled ayu (sweetfish) rises invitingly.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> A series of dishes served in a kaiseki style, each showing meticulous care.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> Hida beef is another of Gifu's proud local ingredients.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> Mr. Yoshikazu Uemura, the owner, and his wife. The owner greeted guests during breakfast. He offers hospitality with just the right balance and timing.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> Sencha tea, "Kiwami," available only at the roadside station "Cha no Sato Higashishirakawa" along the Shirakawa Kaido, served with "Kurikinton" (chestnut paste) from the long-established local confectionery shop "Nanyoken." Set price ¥780.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> The "Kiwami" tea leaves are thin and lustrous like needles, their beauty evident even to the untrained eye.

<strong>Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism</strong> Mr. Yoji Murakumo, who manages "Sakuraen," the tea plantation that produces the tea leaves sold at the roadside station "Cha no Sato Higashishirakawa," and also serves as the director of the roadside station.

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Journey to Meet the Forest Gods: Gifu Prefecture's Wellness Tourism - Chapter 2 Gallery

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