Monet's Pond
- Chisai Yui
- May 18, 2018
- 1 min read
Updated: May 21, 2018
Monet's Pond in Gifu Prefecture is waiting for you with picturesque scene!
WHAT is it?
A small pond located deep in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. With colourful lilies, turquoise water and a wealth of gold and orange carp, wonderful scene is waiting for you.
WHY is it famous?
Nicknamed “Monet’s Pond,” That looks like Monet’s pond. This spontaneous masterpiece was just an ordinary pond next to Nemichi Shrine until its exposure to social media in 2015.
The water lilies floating in the glass-like water create a picturesque scene that reminds you of many of the works in Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies” series. Throw in the colorful Japanese carp that swim in the pond you can easily find why it is sometimes referred to as “Monet’s Japanese Pond.”
WHEN to go?
From May to September water is the best season to go because water is more transparent due to the increase in the amount of spring water
April: Cherry Blossoms on the way to the pond
May to October (Especially June to July): with water lily
The end of June to July: with hydrangea
November: with red leaves of autumn
December to February: with snow
WHERE is it? Nemichi Shrine, Itadori, Seki-City, Gifu Prefecture 〒501-2901
HOW to get there?
【By car】Mino IC → Route 156 → Route 81 Route → Route 256 Route → Seki Shitaku Shotanya
【By public transportation】From the JR Gifu station to the "Kaido Kurihara garage" on the Gifu Plate lineGet off at the Shiotani Hydrangea bus stop on the boardArrived at 150 meters on foot Fee: Free
For further information: https://gogifu.wordpress.com/2018/02/28/monets-pond-the-hidden-gem-of-seki/
Why not visit alive Monet’s pictures? Hidden masterpieces in nature will surly amaze you!
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