Culture Yubana Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every year on May 15th, the Yubana Festival is held at Hirayu Onsen in Takayama City. The event serves as a way for the local...
Food Ajidokoro Furukawa Japan Travel Ajidokoro Furukawa is a large machiya-style restaurant in the city center, located just over the road from Festival Square an...
Food Kaoru: Hida Beef Yakiniku Japan Travel Kaoru is an excellent spot to enjoy the exquisite flavor of Hida beef at reasonable prices. The restaurant is a short 15-minu...
Activities Hiking Mount Anbou Japan Travel 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...
Culture Yatsusankan Ryokan Japan Travel Yatsusankan Ryokan is a traditional Japanese ryokan, overlooking the Araki River and Honkoji just south of Hida’s central dis...
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...