Category: Travel Guide

  • Gifu Station: More Than Just a Transit Stop

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    Gifu Station is often overlooked as just a stopover to Takayama or Shirakawa-go, but it’s full of history, food, and local culture. From Nobunaga’s golden statue outside to morning cafés, bentos, and izakaya, here’s why Gifu Station deserves more than a quick glance.

    Gifu Station
  • Pascal Kiyomi Auto Campsite: Family Camping & River Fun in Gifu

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    Last August, when Japan’s summer heat climbed close to 40°C, my family and I escaped to the cool shade of Pascal Kiyomi Auto Campsite in Gifu. Nestled in the mountains, this campsite offered fresh air, tall trees, and a crystal-clear river perfect for swimming. With kushikatsu sizzling on the grill, kids laughing by the water,…

    camping set up
  • Unwinding in Gifu: Our Night at an Italian-Inspired Izakaya

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    After a long week, my husband and I escaped to a cozy izakaya in Gifu. What we found was more than just Japanese pub food—Italian-inspired dishes like honey cheese pizza, Sicilian pepperoncino pasta, and crispy fried enoki made the night unforgettable.

    “Assorted yakitori skewers and drinks at a cozy izakaya in Japan