Culture & History

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.

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

A majestic shrine famous for the autumn Takayama Festival. Enjoy the splendor of the yatai floats adorning the festival