Activities A Perfect View of the Gassho Houses Justin Dart Want to take that perfect photo the Gassho houses of Shirakawa-go? A hike up to Shiroyama Viewpoint is a must.
Accommodation Shirakawa-go no yu Justin Dart Shirakawa-go no Yu, a wonderful, convenient, ryokan in the downtown of Shirkawa-go, a UNESCO world heritage site.
9 Strolling Takayama Streets Takako Sakamoto Hida Takayama never ceases to delight me every time I visit here. It's a great place to refresh and relax!
Activities Hida Takayama Teddy Bear EcoVillage Karen Zheng Hida Takayama Teddy Bear Eco Village is the world’s first environment-themed teddy bear museum that delivers meaningful enviro..
Culture Forest Aquarium & Farmhouse Museum Sandra Isaka Takumi-no-yakata, lovely folk museum housed in a traditional Japanese farmhouse, with a mini-aquarium, in the countryside of T..
Culture Takayama's historic 'Temple Town' Sandra Isaka Takayama's Teramachi, or temple town area, is a wonderful place to wander in order to escape the crowded central historic ..
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.
12 Culture 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.