Gifu, Japan: Minna no Mori Media Cosmos Library

 

There are days you may want to slow on a trip, and chilling in a library could be an option.

From Nagoya, we went to ‘Minna no Mori’ Media Cosmos Library in Gifu. I appreciate that most libraries are open to the public and travelers. Given that the atmosphere is peaceful and silent, be also reminded that we have to properly behave.

Although it's not my hobby to read, visiting libraries always inspires me.

We like the design, lighting and everything in between.

There are English books we could browse on, and my sister enjoyed my choice of book for her "My Travels in Japan" by Audry Nicklin.

While I hunt for details on where to go next.

Was also successful in finding a volleyball magazine since I'm fond of watching the weekly games in SV League.  Cheering for Stings Aichi, Bluteon and Suntory Sunbirds.

There are a lot of picture books for kids which I also prefer browsing.  

Hoping that this beautiful calm space would also be available back home.

Apart from reading, there are other things to do here.  Appreciate from above the wind and the view.  Support local food trucks.  Fight the chilly weather by going under the sun while sipping Christmas flavors from Starbucks.

Before we bid goodbye to the place, we went to view this mountain side of the city.

Also noticeable, that most squares have clocks.  Being on time is very important in Japan.  Punctuality is highly valued.  Where being late is disrespectful.  Just shows that we should learn to respect more of other's time and understand how important it is.

How to get to ‘Minna no Mori’ Media Cosmos Library

40-5 Tsukasamachi, Gifu, 500-8076, Japan

https://g-mediacosmos.jp/ 

Itinerary: Places to go, Things to see, What to do?

Day	Places to See	Food and Restaurants	Accommodation
1	Osu Shopping Street Illumination	Konparu Paopaotei Katsuya	Compass Hotel Nagoya
2	Senmi Shikizakura no Sato Korankei	Tsubodon Barbara Good Beer Restaurant	same
3	Shirotori Garden Kōshō-ji Buddhist temple Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul	Saryo Shioiri Delica Kitchen	same
4	Takayama Archery	Hidagyu Maruaki Tohouen Funasaka Sake Brewery	Hotel around Takayama
5	Miyagawa Morning Market Hida-Furukawa private onsen	Ohako café Hids' cafe & bar	same
6	Hida no Sato open-air private onsen		Takayama Ouan Hotel
7	Shinhotaka	Matsuki Burger	Meitetsu Inn Sakuradori
8	‘Minna no Mori’ Gifu Media Cosmos Library Nagoya Christmas Market	Cascade bakery Starbucks	same
9	Airport	Starbucks	n/a