Culture Mino Festival 2026 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..
Culture Hida Ikibina Festival 2026 Friday - Apr 3rd Every spring, the Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine transforms into a stage of vibrant color and centuries-old tradition during the..
Museums Sunomata, The One Night Castle Chris Glenn According to legend, Sunomata Castle was constructed overnight, hence its other name, Ichiya, or “One Night” Castle.
Culture Takayama Autumn Festival 2026 Oct 9th - Oct 10th A lot of hard work goes into the Takayama Autumn Festival, from the costumes, to music, to choreography to the props. Grab your..
Culture Sakurayama Wind Chime Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Late Aug During summer, Takayama’s historic Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine comes alive with the gentle sounds of the Sakurayama Wind Chime ..
Historical The Battle of Sekigahara Chris Glenn The Battle of Sekigahara in modern day Gifu Prefecture, fought between East and West Japan on October 21, 1600, was history’s ..
18 Culture Gassho-style Houses in Shirakawa-go Bridget Ye Situated in the midst of mountainous terrain, Shirakawa-go is Gifu’s famous UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its tradit..
10 Traditional Traditional Shirakawa-go Ben Beechey The Historic Village of Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's World Heritage Sites. This beautifully quiet mountain village sits nestled..