Gujo’s vibrant culture is a blend of tradition and innovation. There is a wide variety of cultural activities to observe, as well as experience for yourself firsthand.
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Gujo Odori Dance
With a history of over 400 years, the Gujo Odori is one of the three most important bon dance festivals in Japan, and one of the funnest! Designated a Significant Intangible Cultural Folk Asset by the Japanese government, Gujo Odori was also recently added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Silk Screen Printing
Food Replica
Gujo Indigo Dyeing
Gujo Hachiman has a 430-year-old tradition of indigo dyeing. Watanabe Somemono Dyehouse still employs traditional techniques of “Shō aizome” indigo dyeing, which uses natural indigo rather than chemical dyes. It is designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Gifu prefecture.
