[Hida City, Gifu Prefecture] Discover the New Charm of a Hidden Gem: Exclusive "Fukado Wetland" Monitor Tour! Experience an Exclusive Observatory and Primeval Forest

Quietly resting in the embrace of the Northern Alps lies the Fukado Wetland. This primeval forest with untouched nature has rarely been introduced to the general public until now. The main highlight of this special monitor tour is the spectacular, up-close view of Mt. Kurobegoro from an observatory located about a 40-minute hike from the wetland. This is a breathtaking view that can only be seen from this location, which is usually off-limits. This tour is not just a casual walk; the objective is for each participant to experience the land and discover new charms. By sharing realizations and discoveries on-site—such as the plants, the flow of water, and the overwhelming scale of Mt. Kurobegoro—this is a special initiative to find new value in Fukado and co-create ways to utilize the area locally in the future.

During the monitor tour season, Japanese azaleas and Asian skunk cabbage can also be seen.

Event Outline

Dates May 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun), and June 1 (Mon). Meet at 7:30 AM. * Canceled in case of rain (itinerary may change depending on weather)

Meeting Place Yugao no Eki (1940 Morimo, Kamioka-cho, Hida City, Gifu Prefecture)

Capacity 15 people per day (Advance reservation required)

Participation Fee 3,000 yen (Includes special gibier curry lunch and insurance) * Advance bank transfer required after application

How to Apply Accepted via application form

Cancellation Policy - Up to 1 week before: Full refund - Up to 3 days before: 50% refund - Thereafter: No refund

Difficulty ★★☆☆☆ [Beginner] Includes an approximately 40-minute one-way hike.

Points of the Monitor Tour

- Special entry to the Fukado Wetland, which is not open to the public Special entry via a forest road to an area that is usually strictly off-limits.

- Spectacular view of Mt. Kurobegoro from the observatory A 40-minute one-way hike to the observatory. Participants have exclusive access to the magnificent mountains.

- Nature observation and charm discovery work in the untouched primeval forest Participants will search for the area's charm together while experiencing the rich plants, water flow, and scale with all five senses.

- Special gibier (wild game) curry lunch using local ingredients After descending, enjoy a special gibier curry unique to the local area. * The menu may change depending on the availability of ingredients.

- Your thoughts will be utilized in future community building Through questionnaires and opinion sharing, your feedback will be reflected in future area utilization.

Time Schedule (Planned)

07:30 Meet and register at Yugao no Eki 08:20 Move via forest road to Fukado Wetland (Entrance) 09:00 Start hike (40 minutes one way) -> Enjoy the view of Mt. Kurobegoro at the observatory 10:30 Fukado Wetland walk & charm discovery work 11:30 Descend and have lunch (special gibier curry) 13:00 Move via forest road to Yugao no Eki (conduct questionnaire) 13:30 Dismiss

A spectacular view just for the participants from the observatory. Monopolize the foothills of the Northern Alps.

The Charm of the Nature-Rich Three Wetland Corridor and Fukado Wetland

There are three wetlands in Hida City, each with different characteristics, and they were certified as "Gifu's Treasure" in 2011 as attractive ecotourism excursion fields.

- Fukado Wetland (Kamioka-cho, Hida City) At an elevation of approximately 1,500m, an excellent primeval forest of subalpine conifers such as spruce, Japanese thuja, and Maries' fir remains. It is a mysterious forest where an inversion phenomenon can be seen, with the primeval forest located lower than the beech and Mongolian oak forests. It is not open to the public, and an entry permit is required.

- Amo Prefectural Nature Park (Kawai-cho, Hida City, and Shirakawa Village) A wetland where Asian skunk cabbage and Nikko daylilies bloom, and a primeval forest with large beech and Katsura trees standing closely together in the background. Mt. Mominuka, which offers a panoramic view of the Northern Alps, is also a charm of this area. * Amo Pass, which connects Kawai-cho, Hida City, and Shirakawa Village, was damaged by heavy snow in January 2025 (Reiwa 7). It is currently closed to traffic.

- Ikegahara Wetland (Miyagawa-cho, Hida City) The largest wetland in the prefecture, covering about 6 hectares. Because the parking lot and boardwalks are well-maintained, strollers and wheelchairs can also be used. You can enjoy a walk while admiring seasonal flowers, and local elementary school students actively participate in PR activities.

Inquiries Hida City Hall, Kamioka Promotion Office, Regional Promotion Division Phone: 0578-82-2253

Hida City, Gifu Prefecture Hida City is a small municipality with a population of about 21,000, surrounded by mountains such as the Northern Alps. It is a region blessed with rich nature, with forests accounting for about 94% of its total area. In addition to its abundant natural resources, it is a treasure trove of diverse and unique regional assets, including the Furukawa Festival and Okoshi-Daiko (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage), astrophysics research facilities such as "Super Kamiokande" which contributed to the Nobel Prize in Physics, and the rural landscape that served as the model for the hit anime film "Your Name."