Hida City

Hida City, situated in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, lies amid the scenic mountains of the Chūbu region. With a history dating back to the Edo period, the city offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Today, Hida’s rich cultural heritage remains evident in its well-preserved temples and shrines, as well as its renowned woodwork and joinery craftsmanship, which continue to thrive as symbols of the region's enduring legacy from its Hida no takumi (master craftsmen).