Camping & Trekking 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.
Activities 5 Destinations for Spring Flowers in Takayama Kim Bergström Beyond its traditional charm, Takayama offers plenty of seasonal beauty, especially in spring when vibrant flowers bloom across..
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, animal..
15 Activities Gifu Park in Autumn Preethu Gifu Park and its surroundings are filled with the red and yellow hues of autumn during November and December. The chrysanthem..
Outdoors Higashiyama Walking Course Anna van Dyk The gentle five kilometer walking route through the historic district and Shiroyama Park is a great way to spend two hours in Takayama...
12 Activities Otaki Caves Illaura Rossiter In scenic Gifu Prefecture, the Otaki Caves are some of the longest limestone caves in Japan, home to the country's tallest underground..
Activities Naegi Castle Ruins Justin Dart Naegi castle, the High Forest Castle, sat on top of a huge boulder over looking the Kiso Rive for 339 years. Only the foundation..
10 Outdoors The Sparrows of Tsumago Bonson Lam Retracing the footsteps of the ancient pilgrims and medieval lords from Kyoto to Edo through the mountain paths of the Nakasendo..