Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Travelers who stray off the beaten path in Japan can find quiet moments in nature, fresh cuisine and immersive cultural ...

Explore the beauty and tradition of Japan with a trip off the beaten path to its Gifu prefecture. Located in the central part of Japan, the area is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage.

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 ...

Visitors are rushing to Japan at the moment as the weak yen is making the normally big-budget destination more affordable. While the Japanese are famed for their polite and welcoming nature, the ...