Takayama is the largest city in the northern region of Hida. Though its population is only 92,000, the area is 2,177.67 km2 w...
Summer Spring Winter, Fall that's Gujo City. From the Bon Odori and white water rafting in the summer, to fantastic skiing in...
This small community nestled between Gujo City and Seki City grew from a sleepy river port into a world renowned producer of ...
Gifu City is a city of resilience, history and traditions; a territory desired by rival warlords during the quest to unify Ja...
Heikoncha! Welcome to Higashishirakawa. Only two villages remain in Gifu prefecture; Shirakawa-go and Higashishirakawa villag...
Slipping into a hot spring is a common practice in Japan. Gero City, located two hours north of Gifu City, one hour east of N...
In the northwest corner Gifu nestled in the Ryohaku Mountains shadow of Mount Haku, one of Japan's sacred mountains, is Shira...
“The Kiso Road is all in the mountains.” “Spring is slow coming to my mountain home” - Toson Shimazaki wrote when describing ...
The Furukawa Festival, or Furukawa Matsuri, is an annual event of Hida Furukawa’s Kata Wakamiya Shrine. During the two-day sp...
The Subzero Forest Ice Festival in Takayama is held on the second Saturday of February every year, and it combines icicles an...
The Mino Festival is held every year on the second Saturday and Sunday of April, and the event is best known for several flow...
Great coffee and wonderful service is found at this gallery and cafe in the west of the city
Enjoy delicious Chinese, Japanese and vegetarian food at lovely Heianraku, a cozy restaurant in Takayama.
Restaurant Ebisu in Takayama - handmade soba since 1898 in a beautifully preserved building in Takayama's historical merchant...
Hot springs are one of the most beloved spots across Japan, and there are tons of onsen facilities in a volcanically active c...
Gerobal Hostel is a great budget accommodation option for a relaxing stay in Gero Onsen.
Shirakawa-go’s Yamamoto-ya is a restaurant in spring and summer, and becomes a guesthouse in winter. It is located in the hea...
With deep history, unique culture, delicious food and stunning nature, Yoro is the perfect spot for a taste of “real Japan.”
Gujo Hachiman is a little onsen town, nestled in the mountains of Gifu. You can reach it by the Nagaragawa Railway, a quaint,...
With its rejuvenating qualities, it is hard to believe that Gero is only 90 minutes away from Nagoya. Gero is a treat for nat...