It is now easier to reach Gifu prefecture from Europe with direct flights from Helsinki to Nagoya.View on euronews ...

From my room, I can admire the silvery water of the Nagara river and the little tiered Gifu castle high on the mountain behind. The Nagara also flows through Seki city, where it nourishes another ...

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The river views are different now: descending from Naegi Castle, the 16th-century fortress where our route began, we wound through a bamboo forest before coming across a construction crew working ...

My first stop was one for the history buff in me – Gifu Castle. What was once the residence of 16th century warrior Oda Nobunaga – one of Japan’s great unifiers – is now Gifu Park. You can hike 329m ...

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Japan is home to bustling metropolises like Tokyo and Osaka, but its true magic lies in its charming small towns. Nestled between mountains, rivers, and historical landmarks, these picturesque ...

Consider this your ultimate guide to exploring one of Japan’s most accessible off-the-beaten-path experiences—with a ...

Approximately 3 hours from Tokyo via Nagoya, Gifu is accessible by bullet train and local train. Gifu Prefecture is in the Chubu region, the center of Honshu, Japan’s largest island. It boasts a ...