Walking with
Surprises in HIDA
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CULTURAL PROPERTIES SPOTS

There are total 15 cultural properties to visit!

By tapping the following cultural properties, you can check their location on the map.

Head to the spot and tap the pin when you arrive!

You can see digital contents of the cultural properties.

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    What is
    "Walking with
    Surprises in HIDA"    ?
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    Furukawa-cho, Hida city is an emotional castle town with quaint streets.

    With this web map, you can enjoy digital contents of the history and culture of Furukawa town while walking around the city.

    You can look in places you couldn't normally go, and get information that you can't find in a guidebook.

    Let's go on a journey of wonder and excitement.

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    HOW TO HAVE FUN

    Each pin on the map is a landmark!
    Let's take a walk in Hida while touring the cultural property spots.

    STEP 1

    Turn on your location information.

    STEP 1

    First, turn on your location information.
    Let's head over to the cultural properties that are marked with pins on the map.
    You can find a list of cultural properties under "CULTURAL SPOTS."

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    STEP 2

    Experience the cultural buildings and history of Hida.

    STEP 2

    When you arrive at a cultural property, tap the pin on the map.
    You can enjoy unique contents of cultural heritage.

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    STEP 3

    Win gifts by collecting photos.

    STEP 3

    While walking around the city, look for cloud-shaped ancon on the eaves of the houses.
    You will get special prizes if you present 5 pictures you took.

    Caution

    "Walking with Surprises in HIDA" (website below) can be enjoyed in the following environments.

    Can connect to the Internet.

    Location information acquisition can be enabled.
    ＊Please note that you may not be able to event on some smartphones.

    Also, you cannot participate from a computer or a mobile phone.

    For the recommended environment, please refer to the Site Policy(https://hida-walking.jp/en/map/index.html?page=sitepolicy).

    • ●This website is basically free of charge, but data communication charges will be incurred as data communication occurs.
    • ●If the communication signal is weak, the data may not be displayed properly.
      To participate, please allow the use of "location information" and "movement/direction information" on your browser.
    • ●Depending on the device and communication environment, location information may not be read correctly.
      If your current location is not displayed properly, there is a possibility that the GPS signal is not being acquired properly.
      Move around a bit and try again.
    • ●To read QR codes, we recommend using iOS11 for iPhone, and the standard camera app for some Android devices.
      If you are using a separate QR code reader application, please open the scanned url in a standard browser. (Open with Safari for iPhone, Chrome for Android)
    • ●You cannot use this function in the private browsing mode (incognito mode) of your browser.
      Please use normal mode.
    • ●When viewing AR content, it is recommended to view it in portrait orientation.
    • ●Depending on the smartphone model and OS version, the AR display may collapse or the processing speed may become slow.
    • ●It’s dangerous to use a smartphone while walking.
      When looking at the screen, please stop in a safe place where you will not disturb others.
    • ●Some content may have audio.
      Please set to silent mode or wear earphones when you use in public places.
    • ●The contents available on this website are for designated cultural properties. For more information, please see "Cultural Properties on a Web map" on the website.
    • ●Please be aware of your surroundings and use the contents in a way that does not disturb other users.
    • ●Please do not enter private property, buildings, or other areas where entry is prohibited without permission.
    • ●Please be careful not to touch cultural properties or buildings related to cultural properties more than necessary.
    • ●If there are restrictions on entry due to construction or other reasons, please follow the directions at the site even if the spot is covered by this website.
    • ●The Hida City Tourism Division will not be responsible for any accidents or theft that may occur during the event.

    Participants will be responsible for all transportation and other costs associated with participating in this event.

    The Hida City Tourism Division is not responsible for any damage caused by the interruption or discontinuation of operation caused by the operating environment of applications related to the website.

    Matters not specified in this agreement will be decided by the Hida City Tourism Division.

    COLLECTING
    PHOTOS OF
    CLOUD-SHAPED
    ANCON

    Photo collection of architectural patterns called "cloud-shaped ancon" which are on the eaves of houses in the city.
    If you find it, take a picture and save it.
    When you collect five pictures and present them at Hida no Takumi Cultural Hall, you will receive an admission ticket as an incentive!

    What is cloud-shaped ancon?

    The part that supports the eaves of a Japanese house is decorated with the shape of a cloud.
    Each craftsman has their own original carving as a sign of pride and proof of the Hida carpenters, reputation as a "Hida master."
    Various patterns of cloud-shaped ancon can be seen in houses throughout the town, and there are about 170 different types.

    Let's find
    and
    take a picture!

    ①Find the cloud-shaped ancon

    Look at the eaves of the houses while walking the streets!
    The shape with cloud-like, with a white pattern is the cloud-shaped ancon.

    ②Let's shoot

    Take pictures with your phone or camera.
    If you look closely, you will see that each house has a different shape.

    ③Win gifts by collecting 5 photos

    When you collect five pictures and present them at Hida no Takumi Cultural Hall, you will receive an admission ticket as a present!

    Notes on COLLECTING PHOTOS OF CLOUD-SHAPED ANCON

    How to participate

    • ●In order to participate in the Photo Rally and receive the incentives, please use a smartphone or camera that can store images.
      One time only per person.
      (Please do not pick up by proxy.)
    • ●The image that can be counted as a picture of one of the cloud-shaped ancon designs.
      Please note that multiple images of the same design will not be accepted.
      Also, the number of images stored on multiple devices cannot be combined.
    • ●The incentive tickets will be invalidated if any fraudulent activity is found in the acquisition of the images.
    • ●Walking on the phone is very dangerous. When looking at the screen, please stop in a safe place where you will not disturb others.
    • ●Please do not enter private property, buildings, or other areas where entry is prohibited without permission.
    • ●Please note that this event is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

    About Incentives

    • ●Please present the five images you have taken of cloud-shaped ancons at Hida no Takumi Cultural Hall counter and exchange them for admission tickets.
    • ●Please note that admission tickets will not be distributed outside of Hida no Takumi Cultural Hall's business hours.
    • ●The distribution of admission tickets will end when the number of tickets reaches the specified number.
    • ●Please complete the questionnaire when you receive your admission ticket.
      Such personal information will be used only for the operation of the Photo Rally.
      The information will not be provided to any third party other than the organizer and the secretariat.
      (except in cases where disclosure is required by law.)
    • ●The incentive rights may not be transferred, exchanged, or resold to any third party.
    • ●The incentives are subject to change without notice.

    SITE POLICY

    Introduction

    "Walking with Surprises in HIDA" (website below) is a website operated by the Hida City Multilingual Guide Council for Cultural Properties (refer to as "the council").

    This website has established the following Site Policy to ensure that all users can use the website with peace of mind.

    1. Disclaimer

    Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website, we don't guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the content.

    Therefore, please understand in advance that the Company shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of the information on this website.

    2. Privacy Policy

    For more information about our privacy policy, please click here (https://hida-walking.jp/en/map/index.html?page=privacypolicy).

    3. Copyright

    As a general rule, the copyright to the content on this website (information, materials, images, audio, etc.) is held by the council.

    Without the permission of the council or the copyright holder, reproduction, diversion, reprinting, electromagnetic processing, transmission, distribution, secondary use, or any other similar acts are strictly prohibited.

    4. System Requirements

    When viewing this website, we recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (Mac OS) on your computer. For smartphones and other devices, we recommend using Safari on iOS13 and above, and Google Chrome on Android 8.0 and above.

    ※If you are not using the above operating environment, it may not function or display properly.

    ※Even under the recommended environment described above, you may not be able to use this site properly due to your computer environment or other reasons.

    Please note that.

    PRIVACY POLICY

    This Privacy Policy is the website "Walking with Surprises in HIDA" (hereinafter referred to as "this website") operated by the Hida City Cultural Properties Multilingual Guide Council (hereinafter referred to as "the council"). Stipulates the handling of user information regarding the service provided in (hereinafter referred to as "this service").

    The council will comply with laws and other regulations regarding personal information, and will take all possible measures to protect personal information.

    Users who use this service shall agree to this Privacy Policy before using this service.

    1 Information obtained from this website

    The Council obtains the following information from users of this website.

    1. (1) Information on the position, movement and direction of the mobile device using GPS (satellite positioning system)
    2. (2) Cookie information to understand the usage of Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google
    3. (3) Other information specified by the council

    2 Purpose of using information obtained through this website

    The council will use the acquired user information for the following purposes, and will not use it for purposes other than those listed below.

    1. (1) To provide maps and AR contents with a location indicator, we will use information of the location, movement, and direction of mobile devices
    2. (2) To understand the usage of this website within the scope of non-identification of individuals by Google Analytics and to improve this website
    3. (3) For other purposes specified in this service

    3 Use of acquired information and provision to third parties 

    The council may share the information obtained through this service with third parties in the following cases.

    1. (1) When the user's consent has been obtained
    2. (2) Sharing with third party service providers
    3. (3) Sharing for collaboration with external services
    4. (4) When it is necessary for the protection of the life, body, or property of an individual and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
    5. (5) When it is particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the sound growth of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
    6. (6) When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, a local public entity, or a person or organization entrusted by either of the foregoing in executing affairs prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the consent of the individual may impede the execution of such affairs
    7. (7) Other cases where the provision of information is permitted by law

    4 Joint use of acquired information 

    In order to provide and improve the service, the council may share information to the extent necessary to provide this service.

    5 Disclosure, correction, suspension of use, and deletion of acquired information

    The council will confirm that the user has the right to request disclosure, correction, suspension of use, or deletion of their own personal information, and will promptly respond to such requests in accordance with the procedures established by the council.

    The acquired information may be erased or destroyed at a time when it is judged to be reasonably unnecessary of normal business operations by the council.

    6 Changes to this Privacy Policy

    This Privacy Policy change at any time and may revise unless particular fate is in laws and ordinances depending on the need of correspondence to change of laws and ordinances and the need in business and publish this privacy policy about the changes concerned on this website.

    7 Conflict Resolution 

    This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, and any dispute arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.

    Also in the event of any conflict between the Japanese version and any other language version, the Japanese version shall prevail.

    8 Personal Information Management Officer and Contact for Inquiries about Privacy Policy

    Adress：14-5 Furukawacho Ichinomachi, Hida-shi, Gifu-ken 509-4234 Japan

    Personal Information Management Officer and Person in Charge：Shouya Hora

    Email Address：[email protected]

    9 Date of enactment and revision

    Developed: March 23, 2021

    CONTACT

    For inquiries about this project,
    please contact us at the following email address.

    The Tourism Division of
    the Hida City Office
    [email protected]

    HIDA

    Walking with
    Surprises in HIDA

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