To truly discover a different side of Japan, hop onto the Hokuriku shinkansen and head to these picturesque locations
4. Takayama Town
For a glimpse into Japan’s past, pay a visit to Takayama town in Gifu Prefecture. The area is best known for their expertise in wood work and the Sanmachi Suji historic district is lined with wooden shops and houses dating to the Edo Period.
Here, you can also sample the delicious hida beef sushi (hida beef is similar to wagyu, though no less popular in Japan) and sake from the many micro-breweries dotted around the area.
Takayama-shi, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.