
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 ...
Hida City, situated in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, lies amid the scenic mountains of the Chūbu region. With a history d...
In the Hida region, where spring arrives later than in other parts of Japan, the tradition of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) is ...
Every spring, the Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine transforms into a stage of vibrant color and centuries-old tradition during ...
The unique Fox Wedding Festival (Kitsune-bi Matsuri) tells the revival of fairy-tale “Sunshower” and is held on the 4th Satur...
Ajidokoro Furukawa is a large machiya-style restaurant in the city center, located just over the road from Festival Square an...
Kaoru is an excellent spot to enjoy the exquisite flavor of Hida beef at reasonable prices. The restaurant is a short 15-minu...
The Fukuzenji Soba restaurant serves authentic, handmade soba noodles made using buckwheat flour sourced from the local Hida ...
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...
Ajidokoro Furukawa is a large machiya-style restaurant in the city center, located just over the road from Festival Square an...
Kaoru is an excellent spot to enjoy the exquisite flavor of Hida beef at reasonable prices. The restaurant is a short 15-minu...
If you’re staying in the Hida area for a couple of days, a hike up to the top of Mount Anbou is well recommended. Suitable fo...