Gero Art Discovery 2026 international art festival opens in Gifu

The international art festival ‘Gero Art Discovery 2026’ has commenced in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture. Running until November 8, the event features 59 artist groups from 14 different countries and regions.

The festival utilizes diverse settings, including natural forests, the Gero Onsen hot spring district, the historic streets of Hida Hagiwara-juku, and a former elementary school. The expanded scope includes the Hagiwara area, the Kosaka area near Mount Ontake, and the Gero area featuring traditional thatched-roof villages.

The opening ceremony was attended by approximately 260 guests, including Gero Mayor Noboru Yamauchi and Gifu Governor Tadayoshi Ezaki. The event aims to foster interaction between artists, residents, and visitors through various art installations and community engagement.