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 Utsue 48 Waterfalls Prefectural Park Kim Bergström Located in the Takayama region of Gifu Prefecture, Utsue 48 Waterfalls Park spans approximately 800 hectares of pristine natural..
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 ..
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..
Camping & Trekking Fudo Waterfall Justin Dart Deep in Tsukechi Gorge is a waterfall called “Fudo taki”; the “unmoving waterfall”. How can a moving object so beautiful be “u..
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...
Activities Fun Winter Illuminations in Takayama Kim Bergström Takayama is already an extremely charming destination in winter, but the nearby Okuhida Onsen area takes things up a notch with..