Ena: Small and Quiet Town in Gifu
Ena is a small town located in the Gifu Prefecture. It is most well known for its thriving pulp and paper industry and as the leader in creating precision instruments for manufacturers. Those travelling from or to Nagoya often find themselves passing by the city. Visitors can stop by Ena, Japan through either train or bus.
Best Time to Visit
If looking into visiting Ena, spring to summer are the best times to stop by. Specifically, the months of late April to early July. Given that these seasons are considered as peak season, it is highly recommended to reserve your Ena stays ahead of time as they will be fully booked.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Those who love to explore would be happy to know that Ena is a small city that can be explored via bike. The Nakasendo allows tourists to visit nearby Nakatsugawa within 2 to 3 hours. Ena hotels like Hotel Windsor are within the area and slightly secluded from the busyness of the city. Hotel Route-Inn Ena are best for those who wish to explore the city and visit sites like Iwamura Castle by commuting while enjoying contemporary amenities such as video-on-demand in air-conditioned rooms. The hotel also serves breakfast buffet with Japanese and Western food and provide in-room massage at guest request. While in town, make sure to visit the Hiroshige Museum of Art for its wide collection of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Kokumin Shukusha Enasansou is an Ena accommodation styled like a ryokan that is just close by these sites. It also has an inhouse onsen (public bath).