Historical Shirakawa-Go Village Michael Mighty Highlights of the Shirakawa-Go Village in Gifu Prefecture.
Culture Discover the Satoyama Gregory Patrisse Located in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Hida region offers sublime views to anyone wishing to venture in the wilds of Japan.
Festivals Gifu Light Story 2027 Mid Jan - Early Feb Gifu City is set to shine this winter with the return of Gifu Light Story, an illumination event that first started in 2020 to..
Historical Takayama's Beautiful Fall Festival Amber Echevarria Of all the amazing festival in Japan, the Takayama Festival is in the top 3. It's a sight worth seeing, taking place in April..
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..
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.
Festivals Subzero Forest Ice Festival 2027 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..
10 Historical Kiso Valley's Magome-juku Sandra Isaka Magome-juku is the crown jewel among post towns that remain along the ancient Nakansendo 'highway'.