Culture Omuroyama Yamayaki 2026 Early Feb It originally started as a way to preserve the mountain by burning all of winter's dry, dead grass, but it has since become popular with visitors in its
Culture Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival 2026 Early Jun The annual Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival blends color, sound, and movement in a vivid celebration rooted in local prayers for a good harvest and peace.
Activities Hiking Mount Anbou Japan Travel If you’re staying in the Hida area for a couple of days, a hike up to the top of Mount Anbou is well recommended.
Culture Yatsusankan Ryokan Japan Travel Yatsusankan Ryokan is a traditional Japanese ryokan, overlooking the Araki River and Honkoji just south of Hida’s central district.
Planning BBC Features Naoshima on 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström Jan 17, 2025 The BBC's inaugural 25 best places to travel in 2025 list features a variety of stunning destinations across the globe, with Japan's Naoshima Island making
9 Food Sarasa Nishijin Shinobu Ishikawa An 80-year-old bathhouse is transformed into a cafe, whilst retaining its features reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award winning film 'Spirited