Culture Yatsusankan Ryokan Japan Travel Yatsusankan Ryokan is a traditional Japanese ryokan, overlooking the Araki River and Honkoji just south of Hida’s central dist..
Activities How to Go Fishing in Shirakawa-go Christian Adams Fishing in Shirakawa-go isn’t advertised, explained, or made easy, but it is possible! This guide covers permits, gear, local ..
Culture Gifu Light Story 2026 Mid - Late Jan Gifu City is set to shine this winter with the return of Gifu Light Story, an illumination event that first started in 2020 to..
Culture Furukawa Festival 2026 Apr 19th - Apr 20th The Furukawa Festival, or Furukawa Matsuri, is an annual event of Hida Furukawa’s Kata Wakamiya Shrine. During the two-day spe..
Culture Trip To Yoro Town, Gifu Prefecture Leslie Taylor With deep history, unique culture, delicious food and stunning nature, Yoro is the perfect spot for a taste of “real Japan.”
Culture Subzero Forest Ice Festival 2026 Early Feb The Subzero Forest Ice Festival in Takayama is held on the second Saturday of February every year, and it combines icicles and lights..
Transportation A Quaint Ride on the Nagaragawa Railway rachel teo Gujo Hachiman is a little onsen town, nestled in the mountains of Gifu. You can reach it by the Nagaragawa Railway, a quaint, ..
Culture Gifu Beer Festival 2026 Early Oct Held annually since 2015, the Gifu Beer Festival aims to promote regional revitalization through good brews and good food.