Activities Bokka no Sato Kim Bergström Located on the Hirugano Plateau in Gifu Prefecture, Bokka no Sato is a family-friendly park that offers a mix of nature, anim...
Culture Shizukumiya Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Running annually since 2003, the Shizukumiya Festival in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is a popular event that honors the c...
Activities Railway Cycling: A Thrilling Outdoor Adventure Japan Travel Rail Mountain Bike Gattan-go is an exciting experience in the Kamioka area that seats adventure seekers on side-by-side mount...
Culture Hida Mori no Megumi Japan Travel Hida Mori no Megumi is a one-stop shop for natural medicinal herbs which are said to relieve a multitude of ailments.
Culture Mishima Japanese Candleshop Japan Travel The Mishima Japanese Candleshop has been in business for over 240 years. The Japanese candles (Wa-rousoku) created here are a...
Activities How to Go Fishing in Shirakawa-go Christian Adams Fishing in Shirakawa-go isn’t advertised, explained, or made easy, but it is possible! This guide covers permits, gear, local...
Culture Gifu Light Story 2027 Kim Bergström Gifu City is set to shine this winter with the return of Gifu Light Story, an illumination event that first started in 2020 t...
Culture Furukawa Festival 2026 Veronica Carnevale The Furukawa Festival, or Furukawa Matsuri, is an annual event of Hida Furukawa’s Kata Wakamiya Shrine. During the two-day sp...
Transportation A Quaint Ride on the Nagaragawa Railway rachel teo Gujo Hachiman is a little onsen town, nestled in the mountains of Gifu. You can reach it by the Nagaragawa Railway, a quaint,...
Culture Trip To Yoro Town, Gifu Prefecture Leslie Taylor With deep history, unique culture, delicious food and stunning nature, Yoro is the perfect spot for a taste of “real Japan.”