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The Gujo Odori is one of the most famous obon dances (bon odori) in the country. It's one of the Top three dances and listed as an Intangible Cultural Folk Asset. It is unique in that there is dancing every night from mid-July to the first weekend in September. The height of the festival is over the obon holiday when they dance from dusk to dawn. There are a variety of dances, but none are overly complicated so that visitors can join in.
郡上八幡城
Gujo Hachiman Castle was built by Endo Morikazu in 1559 and torn down during the Meiji Restoration. The castle was rebuilt in 1933 making it the oldest wooden reconstructed castle in the nation (2nd oldest reconstruction after Sumoto Castle).
郡上八幡博覧館
The local history museum with information about the town's famous water, the castle town, and the Gujo Odori. They perform demonstrations of the Gujo Odori at specified times throughout the day.
慈恩禅寺
The temple was built by Endo Yoshitaka, the second lord of Gujo Hachiman Castle. It is most known for its garden. The temple will give you a free calendar upon leaving.
サンプルビレッジ・いわさき
Offers the opportunity to make a wide variety of food samples, including parfaits, tarts, sushi, and spaghetti. They also have some seasonal options. Reservations required.
さんぷる工房
This is one of the places where visitors can make their own food samples. They have a few different options. Reservations are required.
子宝の湯
Also known as the "Center of Japan Onsen" (日本まん真ん中温泉), this onsen is actually part of Minami-Kodakara Onsen Station. Gujo is one of many cities in Japan that claims to be the "true center" of Japan, so the onsen's name pays honor to that notion. The onsen itself features a handful of different indoor and outdoor baths, as well as a relaxation area outside the bath entrance.