Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2025 shows Gassho-zukuri houses covered with snow in Shirakawa-go, Japan. HONG KONG, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) ...

Be sure to visit Gujo Hachiman Castle, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Nestled at the foot of Mount Yufu, this spa town is a dreamlike destination with hot springs, art ...

Out for 2025: boring holidays, in: experiential stays… 2025 is the year we leave behind boring holidays and find experiences that allow us to fully disconnect, reconnect and immerse. Experiential ...

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 ...

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

Another essential stop in Gifu is Shirakawa-go, a village dating from the 11th century. Set between soaring mountains, Shirakawa-go is famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses. The pointed roofs have ...

Large reserves of white hydrogen may exist within mountain ranges, according to a new study, raising hopes this clean-burning gas can be extracted and supercharge efforts to tackle the climate crisis.

A British tourist has died while trekking with a friend in the Dhauladhar mountains in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is reported they suffered a serious injury after falling ...

Sitting at the top of the mountain is a rebuild of the original castle ... Practised in just 12 cities across Japan, today only six fishermen in Gifu City hold the title of ‘usho’ (cormorant fishing ...

Mountains from around the world have always been more than just towering landforms; they symbolize mystery, power, and the resilience of nature. These giants have inspired explorers, poets, and ...

We’ll let you in on a little secret: spring is one of the best times for a mountain getaway. We know, there’s an unspoken rule that spring break is for the beach and fall break is for the mountains, ...