【Hida City, Gifu Prefecture】'Ranch in the Sky' Opens This Season on April 25! Enjoy Superb Trekking at 1,000m Altitude and Homemade Sausages with the Opening of New 'Yamap Shindo' Hiking Trail
Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, announced the seasonal opening of 'Okuhida Yamanomura Ranch, Ranch in the Sky' on April 25, 2026. With the opening of the new 'Yamap Shindo' hiking trail and expanded public transportation, the city aims to attract tourists by offering rich nature experiences such as superb trekking at 1,000m altitude, homemade sausage buffets, and animal interactions.
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Hida City, Gifu Prefecture (Mayor: Junya Tsutsugake) announces that 'Okuhida Yamanomura Ranch, Ranch in the Sky,' located in the innermost part of Kamioka-cho, will begin its seasonal operations on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Hida City is committed to promoting tourism by utilizing its rich natural resources. This season, through the newly opened 'Yamap Shindo' hiking trail and improved public transportation, the city will create opportunities for more people to experience 'the untouched nature and experiences that still remain in the village in the sky.'
**Business Overview**
Okuhida Yamanomura Ranch, Ranch in the Sky: 1157 Morishige, Kamioka-cho, Hida City, Gifu Prefecture
Opening Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays (*Open during Golden Week: April 29, April 30, May 6)
Main Experiences: Homemade sausage buffet, horse riding/animal interaction, Tengaiyama trekking
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**Charm of Yamanomura Area, Hida's Hidden Gem**
The Yamanomura area, located at an altitude of approximately 1,000m, is an area rich in old Japanese scenery, selected as one of the '100 Beautiful Villages in Japan.' The biggest attraction during the April opening period is the breathtaking panoramic view of the snow-capped Northern Alps and fresh greenery. In the clear air and silence that Hida City boasts, it offers a sense of openness not found in urban areas.
**New Initiatives for the 2026 Season**
**1. Opening of 'Yamap Shindo' connecting hiking and ranch**
Starting this season, the new 'Yamap Shindo' hiking trail, which leads to 'Mt. Tengai' from Yamanomura Ranch as its starting point, has been opened. From the summit, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Northern Alps and Mt. Hakusan. After descending, you can enjoy a meal at the ranch, proposing a new 'hiking x gourmet' outdoor lifestyle unique to Hida City.
Approximately 2 hours to the summit. The 360-degree view is a reward for the hike!
**2. 'Drinking Ranch' realized with expanded public bus services**
With the establishment of the new 'Yamanomura Ranch' bus stop, access without a private car has become easier. This allows visitors to fully enjoy chilled beer with the famous homemade sausage buffet while admiring the superb views.
**3. Animal interaction as a regional resource**
Offering experiences that feel the warmth of animals, such as interacting with goats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, and horse riding. Families and tourists can experience the richness of Hida's nature with all five senses.
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**Inquiries**
Okuhida Yamanomura Ranch
Phone: 080-2959-5829 *9:00-16:00 (Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and New Year holidays)
Kamioka Promotion Office
Phone: 0578-82-2254
Hida City, Gifu Prefecture
Hida City is a small city with a population of approximately 21,000 people, surrounded by mountains such as the Northern Alps, with about 94% of its total area covered by forests, blessed with rich nature. In addition to abundant natural resources, it is a treasure trove of diverse and unique regional resources, including the Furukawa Festival and Okoshi-daiko, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, astrophysical research facilities such as 'Super-Kamiokande' which contributed to the Nobel Prize in Physics, and the rural townscape that became the model for the hit anime movie 'Your Name.'
Hida City Official Website: https://www.city.hida.gifu.jp/
Hida City Tourism Website: https://www.hida-kankou.jp/
PRTIMES Hida City Page: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/searchrlp/company_id/120394
Hida City is committed to promoting tourism by utilizing its rich natural resources. This season, through the newly opened 'Yamap Shindo' hiking trail and improved public transportation, the city will create opportunities for more people to experience 'the untouched nature and experiences that still remain in the village in the sky.'
**Business Overview**
Okuhida Yamanomura Ranch, Ranch in the Sky: 1157 Morishige, Kamioka-cho, Hida City, Gifu Prefecture
Opening Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays (*Open during Golden Week: April 29, April 30, May 6)
Main Experiences: Homemade sausage buffet, horse riding/animal interaction, Tengaiyama trekking
See Details
**Charm of Yamanomura Area, Hida's Hidden Gem**
The Yamanomura area, located at an altitude of approximately 1,000m, is an area rich in old Japanese scenery, selected as one of the '100 Beautiful Villages in Japan.' The biggest attraction during the April opening period is the breathtaking panoramic view of the snow-capped Northern Alps and fresh greenery. In the clear air and silence that Hida City boasts, it offers a sense of openness not found in urban areas.
**New Initiatives for the 2026 Season**
**1. Opening of 'Yamap Shindo' connecting hiking and ranch**
Starting this season, the new 'Yamap Shindo' hiking trail, which leads to 'Mt. Tengai' from Yamanomura Ranch as its starting point, has been opened. From the summit, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Northern Alps and Mt. Hakusan. After descending, you can enjoy a meal at the ranch, proposing a new 'hiking x gourmet' outdoor lifestyle unique to Hida City.
Approximately 2 hours to the summit. The 360-degree view is a reward for the hike!
**2. 'Drinking Ranch' realized with expanded public bus services**
With the establishment of the new 'Yamanomura Ranch' bus stop, access without a private car has become easier. This allows visitors to fully enjoy chilled beer with the famous homemade sausage buffet while admiring the superb views.
**3. Animal interaction as a regional resource**
Offering experiences that feel the warmth of animals, such as interacting with goats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, and horse riding. Families and tourists can experience the richness of Hida's nature with all five senses.
Flyer
**Inquiries**
Okuhida Yamanomura Ranch
Phone: 080-2959-5829 *9:00-16:00 (Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and New Year holidays)
Kamioka Promotion Office
Phone: 0578-82-2254
Hida City, Gifu Prefecture
Hida City is a small city with a population of approximately 21,000 people, surrounded by mountains such as the Northern Alps, with about 94% of its total area covered by forests, blessed with rich nature. In addition to abundant natural resources, it is a treasure trove of diverse and unique regional resources, including the Furukawa Festival and Okoshi-daiko, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, astrophysical research facilities such as 'Super-Kamiokande' which contributed to the Nobel Prize in Physics, and the rural townscape that became the model for the hit anime movie 'Your Name.'
Hida City Official Website: https://www.city.hida.gifu.jp/
Hida City Tourism Website: https://www.hida-kankou.jp/
PRTIMES Hida City Page: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/searchrlp/company_id/120394