TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER879 / MOTOSU

Japan · Gifu

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Motosu

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Usuzumi cherry-tree branches and supports on 1 April 2022本巣市
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Visit an old cherry tree and traces of an earthquake in the Neo area. This part of Motosu offers both seasonal scenery and geological history.

This guide covers places within Motosu, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Usuzumi cherry-tree branches and supports on 1 April 202201

A first-visit stop

Neodani Usuzumi cherry tree

根尾谷淡墨桜

A nationally designated natural-monument cherry tree in Usuzumi Park. The photograph shows the tree and branches on 1 April 2022, rather than full bloom. Consult current official flowering updates before a spring visit.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

Outdoor Neodani Fault area photographed in April 202202

A first-visit stop

Neodani Fault and observation museum

根尾谷断層・地震断層観察館

Explore a fault created by the 1891 Nobi earthquake. The April 2022 photograph shows the outdoor fault area, rather than the museum interior. Check opening days if you plan to visit the indoor exhibition.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Motosu highlights Fuyu persimmons and products made from persimmons. Check sales locations and seasonal stock when looking for souvenirs such as persimmon jam.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.