Sights

The famous impregnable castle built next to the Nagara River and the steep cliffs of Mount Kinka

An old fashioned castle town whose culture continues to thrive like the waters of the nearby river

The only surviving outpost of its kind, in Japan. Experience the history and culture of Edo

A community of meticulously reassembled thatched roof houses

An area that must be seen while sightseeing in Takayama. An old town where the feel of the Edo Era still remain.

The village of “gassho-zukuri” houses designated as a World Heritage Site. Here, tradition and the old way of life still exist.

Enjoy the rural landscape and the culture and old customs of the Hida district

A castle town which is popularly known as the Little Kyoto of Hida

A quaint local railroad from which you can enjoy the Japanese countryside, unchanged from the good old days

An old town filled with a nostalgic atmosphere, craftsmanship, and delicious sake. The appeal of old-style Japan is shown in this town.

The famous impregnable castle built next to the Nagara River and the steep cliffs of Mount Kinka

Go above the clouds on Japan’s first double-decker ropeway!

The village of “gassho-zukuri” houses designated as a World Heritage Site. Here, tradition and the old way of life still exist.

A castle town which is popularly known as the Little Kyoto of Hida

A group of 5 remote hot springs in the beautiful area at the foot of the Northern Alps

One of the most famous places of scenic beauty in the Chubu region. It was created by both natural formations and a man made dam.

A quaint local railroad from which you can enjoy the Japanese countryside, unchanged from the good old days

A gassho-zukuri residence representing the Shirakawa-go area where you can experience the lifestyle from the old past

Go above the clouds on Japan’s first double-decker ropeway!

This is one of Japan’s most popular onsen along with Arima Onsen and Kusatsu Onsen. Gero Onsen is famous for its waters beneficial for beautiful skin.

An area that must be seen while sightseeing in Takayama. An old town where the feel of the Edo Era still remain.

The village of “gassho-zukuri” houses designated as a World Heritage Site. Here, tradition and the old way of life still exist.

A castle town which is popularly known as the Little Kyoto of Hida

This 1300-year-old custom of cormorant fishing on the Nagara River is a symbol of summer in Gifu City

A postal town with an old fashioned appearance at the foot of the mountain range, including the beautiful Mount Ena

A viewing spot where you can see the superb scenery of Shirakawa-go that has been compared to a painting!

A gassho-zukuri residence representing the Shirakawa-go area where you can experience the lifestyle from the old past

This is one of Japan’s most popular onsen along with Arima Onsen and Kusatsu Onsen. Gero Onsen is famous for its waters beneficial for beautiful skin.

Go above the clouds on Japan’s first double-decker ropeway!

This market which amasses many of the special products of Takayama is considered to be one of the three great morning markets of Japan

Beautiful scenes cut out from paper, kirie is a traditional art of Hida-Furukawa

Founded in 1704, Kaba takes pride in its earnest approach to sake brewing which has been beloved by local residents

The most popular high-grade sake in Gifu Prefecture is available here in the sake brewery that boasts a lot of “smiling faces”

A venerable Japanese candle shop that has passed down the beautiful traditions of Hida with light

The soul is woven into a bolt of cloth. The nature of Hida is woven into all of the cloth

The village of “gassho-zukuri” houses designated as a World Heritage Site. Here, tradition and the old way of life still exist.

Relax at a natural hot spring in the World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go

A viewing spot where you can see the superb scenery of Shirakawa-go that has been compared to a painting!

Shirakawa-go boasts a temple with a thatched roof, an example of architecture that is rare even in Japan

A gassho-zukuri residence representing the Shirakawa-go area where you can experience the lifestyle from the old past

This is one of Japan’s most popular onsen along with Arima Onsen and Kusatsu Onsen. Gero Onsen is famous for its waters beneficial for beautiful skin.

Go above the clouds on Japan’s first double-decker ropeway!

A group of 5 remote hot springs in the beautiful area at the foot of the Northern Alps

One of the most famous places of scenic beauty in the Chubu region. It was created by both natural formations and a man made dam.

A quaint local railroad from which you can enjoy the Japanese countryside, unchanged from the good old days

Relax at a natural hot spring in the World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go

A quaint local railroad from which you can enjoy the Japanese countryside, unchanged from the good old days

A postal town with an old fashioned appearance at the foot of the mountain range, including the beautiful Mount Ena

One of the most famous places of scenic beauty in the Chubu region. It was created by both natural formations and a man made dam.

The premier place for cherry blossoms in Hida-Furukawa. An impressive and beautiful temple created by the master builders of Hida.

Make a pilgrimage to temples that bring good luck to matchmaking. A romantic Furukawa ritual of winter