Activities Fureai Bokujo Bob Jones A public farm where visitors can ride horses, see sheep sheared and even eat home-made sausages all with a view of Mt. Ena an...
Culture The Great Buddha of Gifu Michelle Ishiki Gifu City is home to one of the Top 3 statues of Buddha in Japan. It's not the largest or the oldest, but it's unique constru...
Culture Shirakawa-go at Golden Week Cathy Cawood The Japanese village of Shirakawa-go is a World Heritage Site with many thatched roof houses in a beautiful mountain setting.
Culture Forest Aquarium & Farmhouse Museum Sandra Isaka Takumi-no-yakata, lovely folk museum housed in a traditional Japanese farmhouse, with a mini-aquarium, in the countryside of ...
Evening Mood at Takayama's Temples Nicole Bauer Admiring the wonderful light which the sun created onto the traditional wooden buildings, making them look even more beautifu...
Shirakawa-go in Snow Takako Sakamoto Magnificent view of snow-covered Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site, seen from the Shiroyama Observation Deck.
Culture The Waters of Gujo-Hachiman Todd Wojnowski From its gorgeous riverside scenery to the channels carrying fresh pure water throughout the town, water is at the heart of G...
Activities Takayama Higashiyama Walking Course Bridget Ye The Higashiyama Walking Course provides you with an alternative view and form of entertainment to the city’s network of narro...
Culture Takayama’s Karakuri Museum Euan Prentis If you can't make it to Takayama for the town's famed festivals, be sure to drop by a performance of the mechanical karakuri ...
Culture Kusakabe Mingei-kan Euan Prentis Kusakabe Mingei-kan offers an excellent taste of Takayama's famed craftsmanship and design in one small place.
Activities A Perfect View of the Gassho Houses Justin Dart Want to take that perfect photo the Gassho houses of Shirakawa-go? A hike up to Shiroyama Viewpoint is a must.
Food Siegfrieda Justin Dart Rural cake shop invoking an image of rural Germany located in the heart of Gifu serving treasures of mouth watering delights,...
Activities Site of Reversible Destiny Michelle Ishiki An indoor/outdoor fun house type experience In Yoro Park in Yoro, Gifu
Nightlife Kakurega Justin Dart Kakurega, near Nakatsugawa station, is a great fusion izakaya offering a welcome to the local and the international traveler.
Shopping Sample Kobo in Gujo Justin Dart Every wanted to make a fake cake out of silicon? Sample Kobo, in downtown Gujo City, is the place to go.
