🛍️ Nagara River Department Store

Opened in 2016, this establishment features numerous shops specializing in Gifu's proud traditional crafts. Located near the Nagara River, one of Japan's three major clear streams, the surrounding area boasts Japanese residences over a century old, long-established hot spring inns, and hotels, all of which preserve a strong sense of the past. During the cormorant fishing season on the Nagara River, large crowds of tourists flock to the area. The shop plans a series of fashionable crafts, ranging from Mino washi (Japanese paper) to bamboo lanterns, round fans, and umbrellas. A variety of carefully selected products can be picked up and examined. Each item is designed with the clear stream of the Nagara River in mind, featuring a fresh blue color scheme, making them highly recommended as souvenirs. The shop also offers experience courses for creating traditional crafts native to the Nagara River. Participants can enjoy the "Lantern Painting Experience," where they can paint their favorite designs on plain lanterns carefully crafted by Gifu lantern artisans, and the "Washi Umbrella Badge Making," where they use Mino washi to create badges, allowing them to experience the charm of craft making. Additionally, the "ORGAN KIMONO" section within the venue offers a selection of adorable vintage kimonos from the Showa era, available for rental and dressing services. Wearing a kimono while strolling through the old castle town of Gifu adds a unique charm to the experience.

Opened in 2016, it features many shops specializing in Gifu's proud traditional crafts. The surrounding area includes Japanese houses that are over a hundred years old, preserving the charm of bygone days. It sells stylishly designed Mino washi paper, bamboo lanterns, round fans, and traditional umbrellas. You can also participate in workshops to create traditional crafts.