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 ...

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 ...

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

Ancient traditions and rolling scenery resound in Japan’s Gifu region, now connected to Europe via a new flight, writes Deborah Cicurel It’s early in the morning and I’m wielding an enormous, ...

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 ...

NAKATSUGAWA, Gifu — A man engaged in the farming and breeding of sturgeons in the mountains in Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, succeeded in producing golden caviar from albino sturgeon eggs. He now ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo — The city government of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, plans to raise the admission fee to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the current ¥1,000 to ¥2,500 for adults who are ...

Uncover 1000 years of history as our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides take you on a journey through Durham Castle’s remarkable past. Built in the Norman period as an imposing fortress, Durham ...

including Gifu Castle, are located nearby. A residential area lies adjacent to the firing range, and some residents went outside or looked from their windows at the range after the shooting was ...