Activities Fun Winter Illuminations in Takayama Kim Bergström Takayama is already an extremely charming destination in winter, but the nearby Okuhida Onsen area takes things up a notch with..
Culture Sakurayama Wind Chime Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Late Aug During summer, Takayama’s historic Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine comes alive with the gentle sounds of the Sakurayama Wind Chime ..
Area Hida City Hida City, situated in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, lies amid the scenic mountains of the Chūbu region. With a history dating back to the Edo period, the city offers a unique blend of t..
Culture Moving of the Seto Canal Carp 2026 Mid Oct Hida embraces the arrival of winter by organizing an event to remove carp from the canal. The labor-intensive and—perhaps time..
Shopping Watanabe Sake Brewery Japan Travel Surrounded by dramatic mountain ranges and blessed with a supply of some of the purest water in Japan, Watanabe Sake Brewery (established..
Activities Winter Views of Hida Furukawa Japan Travel Situated in the unspoiled hills of northern Gifu Prefecture, Hida Furukawa is a small traditional town that retains much of its..
Culture Yubana Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th Every year on May 15th, the Yubana Festival is held at Hirayu Onsen in Takayama City. The event serves as a way for the local community..
Food Ajidokoro Furukawa Japan Travel Ajidokoro Furukawa is a large machiya-style restaurant in the city center, located just over the road from Festival Square and its..