Behind the bright hustle and bustle of Tokyo, two hours west by bullet train through the countryside, resides a hidden gem of Japan – the Gifu prefecture.
While this destination might not be high on many bucket lists, if you’re willing to take the path less travelled, Gifu might surprise you in more ways than one.
GIFU CITY
First stop for history buffs – Gifu Castle. Emperor Oda Nobunaga – one of the three great unifiers of the country – once lived here in what’s now known
