Minamihida Art Discovery

First held in 2024 in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, the festival focuses on the region’s rich natural environment, hot spring culture, and traditional craftsmanship in Japan’s remote interior. Launched as an art festival that highlights local resources, culture, and industries through art, it aims to rediscover the region’s unique attractiveness. Emphasizing collaboration with local residents, the festival promotes sustainable community development through experiential markets and seminars.