COMPILED BY: ELIZABETH DIMOPOULOS
Away from the bright hustle and bustle of Tokyo, two hours west by bullet train through the countryside, resides a hidden gem of Japan – the Gifu Prefecture. This destination might not be high on many bucket lists, but if you’re willing to take the path less travelled, Gifu might surprise you in more ways than one.
GIFU CITY
First stop for history buffs – Gifu Castle. Emperor Oda Nobunaga – one of the three great unifiers of the
