Wander through Gifu's water capital, Ogaki, through water lanes and poetic towns

Coming to Ogaki, known as the "Water City", I chose to walk slowly through this small town with a long history and poetic style. Starting from Ogaki Station, it takes a short walk to reach [Ogaki Castle]. Although it is rebuilt, the white walls and black tiles are still solemn, as if you can hear the footsteps of the Warring States Period. Not far outside the city, the clear Shuimen River flows quietly, and the greenery and stone bridges on both sides are intertwined. It is one of the most beautiful walking routes in my heart. Ogaki is not big, but it has its own charm. The wells, ancient alleys and local smiles here make me not just traveling, but slowly talking to a city. 📍Check-in location: Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture (Ogaki Castle, Watergate River, Oku-no-Nori-michi terminal monument) Transportation: Take the JR Tokaido Main Line from Nagoya to Ogaki Station in about 30 minutes --- #Water City Ogaki #Ogaki Stroll #Oku-no-Nori-michi #Matsuo Basho #Ogaki Castle #Watergate River #Japanese Local Travel #Literary Journey #Central Small Town Story #Ogaki Light Travel #May Good Places 2025