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..
Culture Gujo Odori Festival Yuka Takada Reminiscing about growing up alongside the Gujo Odori – Japan's largest dance festival lasting thirty-two nights, three of..
Culture Nakatsugawa Juku Justin Dart Slip in to Edo Japan at Nakatsugawa-juku, the 45th of 69 stations on the Nakasendo linking Edo (Tokyo) to Kyoto.
10 Culture Traditional Shirakawa-go Ben Beechey The Historic Village of Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's World Heritage Sites. This beautifully quiet mountain village sits nestled..
Activities Wakuwaku Dome Justin Dart A small, simple yet fun Science museum for kids to explore the basics of science
Activities Fureai Bokujo Bob Jones A public farm where visitors can ride horses, see sheep sheared and even eat home-made sausages all with a view of Mt. Ena and the..
12 Activities The Beauty of Cormorant Night Fishing Hessel Ukai or Coromorant fishing is a visually stunning 1300-year old tradition practiced on the Nagara river in Gifu city, Japan.
Culture Nakagawa Shrine Justin Dart Nakagawa Shrine in Nakatsugawa City, dedicated to the three goddesses of the Kiso River and childbirth.