13 Culture Memories of Kawaramachi Michelle Ishiki Kawaramachi, the neighborhood whered traditions of old Japan still linger on in the heart of Gifu City.
10 Activities Riding out to Ankoku-ji Michelle Ishiki Gifu Prefecture's only designated National Treasure, Ankoku-ji, is located in northern Takayama. A great destination for cycling,..
Area Gifu City Gifu City is a city of resilience, history and traditions; a territory desired by rival warlords during the quest to unify Japan, severely damaged by an earthquake in 1891, nearly destroyed in..
Activities Mt. Mii in Kakamigahara Michelle Ishiki Standing at only 109 meters, Mt. Mii still offers a great view of Kakamigahara, Gifu City and beyond.
11 Activities Fastest Hike Up a Mountain Ever? Michelle Ishiki Mt. Mii is only 109 meters high, but it's still worth the hike.
Food Maison de croissant Michelle Ishiki Macrobiotic, vegan lunches made without meat, fish, white sugar or dairy products are offered everyday for lunch. The grocery store..
Culture The Great Buddha of Gifu Michelle Ishiki Gifu City is home to one of the Top 3 statues of Buddha in Japan. It's not the largest or the oldest, but it's unique construction..
7 Culture Makomanai Takino Cemetery Michelle Ishiki What would a row of moai be doing in the back roads of Sapporo? Hanging out with Stonehenge of course. Makomanai Takino Cemetery,..