Help Us Make Hida the First Gluten-free Friendly City in Japan.

一緒に飛騨をグルテンフリーで楽しめる街にしていきませんか？

The ITADAKI ・ Hida GFF Project is community-led project founded by Tomoko Shimizu and Kate McMahon-Bell (who are double neighbours in both Melbourne & Hida). The project will run for 6 months from the Takayama Festival to the Hida Furukawa Festival.

Join us for GFF goodness!

October 9, 2025 - April 20, 2026

Hida GFF Online Map

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  • Book a Tour or Accommodation

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  • Shop Custom Travel Dietary Tools

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Edition 1: Kanro & Soko (October/November 2025)

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The ITADAKI ・Hida GFF Project ・ is a collaboration between locals, chefs &  travellers working to make Hida Japan’s first gluten-free friendly city - and we’d love your help.

How to help

Eat - Visit the cafés on this map & leave a Google review mentioning “gluten-free” & “Hida GFF.”

Join - Sign up for the Hida GFF Project pilot program & test our new translation cards & guides.

Explore - Try the eight seasonal walks using the online map, or book a private GFF guide.

Map - Add your discoveries to the online community map.

  • Our featured cafés are well-loved by locals & all truly understand GFF food.

    Y＊mama Café - Home-style keema curry, chiffon cake & gluten-free bread made with 100% Hida rice flour.

    Hida Spice Curry Lab - Organic spice curry inspired by Japan’s 24 solar terms.

    Hiramekido - Seasonal curry near waterfalls & hot springs; cozy fireplace for winter & autumn.

    High Time Coffee - House-roasted coffee & rice-flour sweets; all curry dishes are gluten-free.

  • Add GFF places you enjoy to the online map.

    Leave reviews on Google or Find Me Gluten Free mentioning “Hida GFF” or “Eat Easy Japan.”

  • Use the free translation card included with this map, more free downloads available online.

    We’re developing prototype cards for yakiniku, yakitori, sushi, soba & convenience stores.

    Join the pilot via EatEasyJapan.com to test them in real settings & share feedback.

    We’re committed to creating more tools for GF travellers & would love your help!

  • Discover local secret spots.

    Use the online map for directions or book a private GFF tour guide.

    All profits from tours support new GFF tools & resources.