An Edo-era harbour town on the Inland Sea where stone lighthouses, sake breweries, and Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo coastline converge. Tides shift fast in the bay — locals still navigate by them.

Best season

Year-round

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Japanese needed

Intermediate

Opening hours

Town always accessible; museums 9:00–17:00

Best paired with

Continue your route

Shirakawa-go

Gifu