Sanmachi-dori, the three main streets that make up the most popular area of Takayama’s Historical District. 
Wander down canal-lined lanes and explore the iconic mountaintop castle in charming town of Gujo Hachiman, home to the Bon Odori Dance Festival. 
Mino City is home to the 1,300-year-old art of Mino Washi Japanese paper.
We are honoured to have been mentioned as one of the top 5 places USA TODAY’s travel reporters say will shine in 2026!
Check out another fantastic post about Gifu Prefecture written by Kathleen Wong for USA TODAY.
Exploring Japan, Kathleen Wong found it wasn’t the big cities that captivated her, but the charming countryside of Gifu Prefecture! Here, she was able to explore the “calmer, richer side of Japan” and “see Japan through a different lens.” As Japan’s popularity is skyrocketing, there is no time like now to get off the beaten track and discover the hidden gems Gifu has to offer!
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