Arts & Crafts Takayama’s Karakuri Museum Euan Prentis If you can't make it to Takayama for the town's famed festivals, be sure to drop by a performance of the mechanical karakuri..
Historical Takayama's historic 'Temple Town' Sandra Isaka Takayama's Teramachi, or temple town area, is a wonderful place to wander in order to escape the crowded central historic ..
12 Traditional Shirakawa-go at Golden Week Cathy Cawood The Japanese village of Shirakawa-go is a World Heritage Site with many thatched roof houses in a beautiful mountain setting.
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..
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..
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
Historical Takayama Autumn Festival Nadiah Endarwy A lot of hard work goes into the Takayama Autumn Festival, from the costumes, to music, to choreography to the props. Grab your..
Historical Iwamura: The Misty Castle Town Bridget Ye Iwamura, the ancient castle town located in the countryside of Ena District, is one of the finest representations of Japan’s e..