Museums Sekigahara Battlefield Chris Glenn Sekigahara, the site of the biggest, bloodiest samurai battle in history
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..
Historical Shirakawa-Go Village Michael Mighty Highlights of the Shirakawa-Go Village in Gifu Prefecture.
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..
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 ..
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.
Historical Magome-juku Justin Dart Magome-juku, in modern day Nakatsugawa City, was the 43rd station on the Nakasendo, a post road that connected Edo (Tokyo) to Kyoto..
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.