Culture Hida Furukawa Izumi Kershaw If you are looking for an authentic Japanese experience in a rural town away from the city, Hida Furukawa is the stop to make.
13 Historical Memories of Kawaramachi Michelle Ishiki Kawaramachi, the neighborhood whered traditions of old Japan still linger on in the heart of Gifu City.
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..
Historical Meijiza Theater Justin Dart A Meiji period theater nestled in the Japanese cyprus covered mountains of Kashimo that still hosts locally produced Kabuki
Culture Spring Green Light Up at Fukuchi Onsen 2025 Jun 1st - 30th 2025 Past Event While illuminations are typically a winter tradition in Japan, Takayama in Gifu Prefecture offers a rare and refreshing take w..
Culture Yatsusankan Ryokan Japan Travel Yatsusankan Ryokan is a traditional Japanese ryokan, overlooking the Araki River and Honkoji just south of Hida’s central dist..
Festivals Kashimo Justin Dart Kashimo is a heart-shaped former-village in the center of Japan celebrating art, culture, history and nature.