GIFU

Your guide to taking a leisurely four-day trip to the top of Japan using scenic local trains.

Gifu Prefecture, in central Japan, is one of the best places to experience the wide range of winter activities that are available. From skiing and snowboarding to ice skating and snow rafting, there's bound to be some winter fun for everyone.

When there's snow, think of these five places in the Chubu region of Japan. From visiting hot spring villages to seeing bathing monkeys, you'll be enjoying the cold!

Wear a unique, exquisite timepiece filled with Japanese sword tradition on your wrist.

Looking for a more traditional place to stay in Japan? Well, look no further than this listing from TripAdvisor!

There's more to do in Japan's national parks than simply look at nature—lovely as it may be. There are plenty of ways to get your hands dirty and your feet wet as well!

Many of Japan's most beautiful mountains can be found in the nation's 34 national parks.

If you want to visit a place in Japan with true traditional and rural elements, then you should go to Takayama. It's one of the rare cities in Japan with a wonderfully preserved old town.