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More than 80% of the area of Gifu Prefecture is covered with forests.

In the Seki and Mino cities located in the south-central part of the prefecture, towns have been built along the banks of clean rivers flowing through the mountains, each fostering its own unique culture.

Seki City is also home to the “Pond with No Name” (a.k.a. Monet’s Pond), which has become a hot topic on SNS.

It is called “Monet’s Pond” because it is as beautiful as “Water Lilies” by the famous painter Claude Monet, and has become a popular spot. Many tourists visit the pond to take pictures of its fantastic appearance.

The Itadori River, the largest tributary of the Nagara River, which is one of the three clearest rivers in Japan, provides clear water from the mountains and creates beautiful scenery, including the unnamed pond, commonly known as “Monet’s Pond.

The area is also a mecca for ayu (sweetfish) fishing, and ayu cuisine restaurants line the riverbanks, where visitors can enjoy the seasonal delicacy.

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This “nameless pond” was naturally formed by spring water from the Itadori River system.

Originally, it was an ordinary reservoir located beside the approach to Nemichi Shrine in Itadori, Seki-shi.

The local people decided to make it a more attractive place, so they improved the area around the pond and planted water lilies, which became popular on SNS, saying, “It looks like Claude Monet’s famous painting ‘Water Lilies. and it became popular on social networking sites. Rumors spread quickly, and before long, the pond became known as “Monet’s Pond. Today, it is a major tourist spot visited by people from Japan and abroad.

The hard water makes it difficult for microorganisms to grow, and the water is remarkably clear.

The colorful carp gracefully swim in the clear water, almost as if they are swimming in mid-air.

Water lilies from May to October, hydrangeas from mid-June to late July, and autumn leaves from mid-November to early December adorn the pond and welcome you with their stunning beauty.avel.rakuten.co.jp/mytrip/howto/mino-seki-guide