Tracing the remnants of Kiso River water transport

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山と暮らす。木曽川流域を旅する。 Living with the mountains. A journey through the Kiso River basin. 地域の文化、歴史、自然の循環に触れ、人と出会い、暮らしを考えるサステナブルな旅。 A sustainable journey to touch the region’s culture and history, feel the cycles of nature, meet its people, and reflect on ways of living.

森、川、地域の人々の営みをめぐり、その土地に息づく文化や歴史、暮らしの「つながり」を体験する旅。
岐阜県八百津町を拠点に、森や木曽川、酒造・醸造、地域の食や特産品など、土地の自然と暮らしに関わる現場を訪ねます。
地域の担い手や専門家と出会い、話を聞き、実際の現場に触れる。
ただ観光地をめぐるのではなく、「なぜ、この土地ではこの暮らしが続いてきたのか」「森と川、人の暮らしはどうつながっているのか」を、一緒に考えます。
森は、ただ消費する資源ではありません。
木を育て、川が流れ、食や酒が生まれ、人が暮らす。
そこには、自然と人の営みがつながる「循環」があります。
この旅では、その循環を実際の地域を歩きながら見つけていきます。
観光だけでは見えない、地域の暮らしに出会う。
そして、その土地との関係を、自分自身で考える。
そんな新しい旅のかたちを、木曽川流域から提案します。 A journey through forests, rivers, and the lives of local people—an opportunity to experience the connections between the culture, history, and everyday life that have taken root in this land. Based in Yaotsu Town, Gifu Prefecture, we visit places where nature and local life come together: forests and the Kiso River, sake breweries and fermentation sites, as well as local food producers and makers of regional specialties. Meet local people who sustain the region and experts who know its history and culture. Listen to their stories and experience the places where these traditions and livelihoods continue today. Rather than simply visiting tourist attractions, we explore questions together: Why has this way of life continued in this place? How are the forests, rivers, and people’s lives connected? A forest is not simply a resource to be consumed. Trees are nurtured, rivers flow, food and sake are produced, and people make their lives here. Within this landscape lies a cycle—a connection between nature and human life. Throughout this journey, we discover that cycle by walking through the region and experiencing it firsthand. Encounter the everyday life of the region—something that cannot be seen through conventional sightseeing alone. And consider, in your own way, what it means to build a relationship with this place. From the Kiso River Basin, we propose a new way of travelling—one that connects people, nature, culture, and everyday life.

Who this is for

こんな方に歩いてほしい People we’d love to walk with 立場は違っても見るものは同じ。流域の景色です。 Different roles, the same view of the river basin.

旅づくりに関わる方へ For tourism professionals

ツアープランナー、ランドオペレーター、旅行会社の方。商品化前の素材を実地で検証し、造成・販売の視点でフィードバックをお寄せください。 Tour planners, land operators, and travel agencies — experience this pre-launch program firsthand and share your perspective on shaping and selling it.

歩くことが好きな方へ For walking enthusiasts

スタディトレイルやまち歩きが好きな方。歴史・発酵文化・職人の技に触れながら、自分の足で流域を体感してください。 If you love study trails and town walks, come feel the river basin for yourself, through its history, fermentation culture, and artisan craft.

地域の文化、歴史、自然の循環について学びたい人へ For those who want to learn

地域の歴史や発酵文化、職人の技を、専門家ガイドと一緒に歩きながら学びたい方へ。知識を深めながら、流域の魅力をじっくり体感してください。 For those who want to walk alongside expert guides, learning about the region’s history, fermentation culture, and artisan craft along the way. Deepen your understanding while fully experiencing the charm of the river basin.

森林研究者伊藤栄一(いとうえいいち)氏 Forest Researcher Eiichi Ito

岐阜大学農学部・大学院で森林について学び、1985年から岐阜大学で森林経営学の研究・教育に携わる。
飛騨地域をはじめ岐阜・愛知県内のさまざまな地域で、森林と地域社会の関係や、人々の暮らしと景観について研究。
2004年に岐阜大学を退職し、「森のなりわい研究所」を設立。現在は、森林環境学習、森林と人の健康、景観、森林の多目的利用などの調査研究や講演、フィールド活動を通じて、森と地域の魅力を伝える活動を行っている。
専門的な知識だけでなく、地域で暮らす人々の視点から、森・文化・暮らしのつながりを見つめている。 He studied forestry at the Faculty of Agriculture and Graduate School of Gifu University and began his career in 1985 as a researcher and educator in forest management at Gifu University.
His research has focused on the relationship between forests and local communities, as well as people’s livelihoods and landscapes, in various areas of Gifu and Aichi Prefectures, including the Hida region.
After retiring from Gifu University in 2004, he established the Forest Livelihood Research Institute. He currently conducts research and gives lectures on environmental education in forests, the relationship between forests and human health, landscapes, and the multiple uses of forests. Through field activities and other forms of engagement, he works to communicate the value and appeal of forests and local communities.
Alongside his academic expertise, he takes a community-based perspective, exploring the connections between forests, culture, and people’s everyday lives.

※開催時期やツアー内容に応じて、専門家ガイドが変わる場合があります。 Please note: The expert guide may vary depending on the timing and content of the tour.

このツアーで学べる事What you’ll learn on this tour

木曽川流域の地形と、舟運によって育まれた地域文化のつながり How the Kiso River’s geography shaped a culture built around river transport
森林と人の暮らしがどのように支え合ってきたか、専門家の視点からの解説 How forests and human life have supported each other, explained from an expert’s perspective
発酵文化や職人の技に触れながら知る、地域資源の活かし方 How local resources are used, experienced through fermentation culture and artisan craft
自然の循環を実際に歩いて体感する、フィールドならではの学び Field-based learning that lets you feel the natural cycle of the basin firsthand