Culture Takayama’s Karakuri Museum Euan Prentis If you can't make it to Takayama for the town's famed festivals, be sure to drop by a performance of the mechanical karakuri ...
17 Culture Magome Post Town Elena Lisina Magome is one of the three preserved post towns of the Kiso Valley on the Nakasendo route of the Edo Period.
14 Culture The Waters of Gujo-Hachiman Todd Wojnowski From its gorgeous riverside scenery to the channels carrying fresh pure water throughout the town, water is at the heart of G...
Culture Takayama Autumn Festival 2026 Nadiah Endarwy A lot of hard work goes into the Takayama Autumn Festival, from the costumes, to music, to choreography to the props. Grab yo...
Food Heianraku Anne Lauenroth Enjoy delicious Chinese, Japanese and vegetarian food at lovely Heianraku, a cozy restaurant in Takayama.
Food Restaurant Ebisu in Takayama Anne Lauenroth Restaurant Ebisu in Takayama - handmade soba since 1898 in a beautifully preserved building in Takayama's historical merchant...
Activities Higashiyama Walking Course Anna van Dyk The gentle five kilometer walking route through the historic district and Shiroyama Park is a great way to spend two hours in...
10 Activities Takayama Higashiyama Walking Course Bridget Ye The Higashiyama Walking Course provides you with an alternative view and form of entertainment to the city’s network of narro...
18 Culture Gassho-style Houses in Shirakawa-go Bridget Ye Situated in the midst of mountainous terrain, Shirakawa-go is Gifu’s famous UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its tradi...
11 Culture Quaint Village Shirakawa-go Jaime Wong Shirakawa-go, an awesome little village to quietly explore, relax, and enjoy
