Festivals Subzero Forest Ice Festival 2026 Early Feb The Subzero Forest Ice Festival in Takayama is held on the second Saturday of February every year, and it combines icicles and lights..
Historical Cormorant Fishing in Nagara River Hessel Ukai or Cormorant fishing is a 1300-year old tradition of catching fish with Cormorants. Something Charlie Chaplin called "amazing"...
17 Traditional Summertime in Shirakawago Karen Zheng Nestled in the Ono district of Gifu Prefecture, this quaint traditional village that has been marked as one of Japan’s UNESCO ..
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 Gujo Hachiman Castle Yuka Takada Perched on a mountain overlooking Gujo City, Gujo-Hachiman Castle has been called the most beautiful mountain castle in Japan
13 Culture Exploring Gujo Hachiman Mandy Bartok Gujo Hachiman rewards visitors with historic streetscapes, hands-on food replica experiences, a hilltop castle and a three-month..
Museums Wada Gassho House Justin Dart 300 years old and one the largest gassho houses in Shirakawa-go, Wada House was one of the most important buildings in the village..
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..
