Culture Monet's Pond The "Monet Pond", which until a few years ago did not have its own name, is well hidden in the lands of Gifu Prefecture. In 2015, the pond gained fame..
Festivals Subzero Forest Ice Festival 2025 Mid Feb The Subzero Forest Ice Festival in Takayama is held on the second Saturday of February every year, and it combines icicles and lights..
Culture Eihoji Temple Eihō-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple located in northern area of the city of Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Founded in the Kamakura period, two ..
Festivals Furukawa Festival 2025 Apr 19th - Apr 20th The Furukawa Festival, or Furukawa Matsuri, is an annual event of Hida Furukawa’s Kata Wakamiya Shrine. During the two-day spe..
Culture Gujo Odori 2025 Mid Jul - Early Sep Gujo Odori is Japan's largest and one of the most famous dance festivals lasting thirty-two nights, three of which have dancing..
Culture Mino Festival 2025 Mid Apr The Mino Festival is held every year on the second Saturday and Sunday of April, and the event is best known for several flower..
Museums Gifu Castle, Park and Ropeway Dee Kernke Gifu castle and Ropeway provides a marvelous view of Gifu City and the Naragarawa River from the top of Mt. Kinka. It was from this..
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.”