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Local information from local people. Everything you need to know about Central Japan.
Written by Bonnie Chow
Takayama's Newest Trending Stores
This article will introduce the popular new stores in Miyagawa Morning Market and Oshincho in Takayama. In addition to visiting the sights, you can enjoy the quiet and relaxing side of Takayama by trying the food or playing with cute cats at the following stores.
Written by Centrip Editorial Board
The Delicious Delicacies of Central Japan
Central Japan is home to Three Great Warlords, Nobunaga Oda, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, and Ieyasu Tokugawa, and the land of the samurai and ninja who served them. When you visit these legendary places and experience the region's culture, make sure you try out all the delicious delicacies Central Japan has to offer.
Iga and Koka: Japan’s Famous Ninja
There are many locations to explore and experience ninja culture in the Chubu area. The area is home to the Iga and Koka ninja, the most famous of all ninja schools. Before you make your trip to Chubu, brush up on some basic information about the ninja schools and learn about the places you can visit.
A Journey through Magome-juku's Fall Leaves
Fall in Magome-juku is a feast for the palate as well as the eyes. The beauty of fall leaves, along clear lakes and towering mountains will rejuvenate your mind and body. Don't miss this spectacular area.
A Beautiful Coastal Drive in Ishikawa Prefecture
Ishikawa Prefecture, on the coast of the Sea of Japan, is in the central part of Japan's main island, with a population of about 1.1 million people. It borders Toyama Prefecture to the east, Gifu Prefecture to the southeast, and Fukui Prefecture to the south. The capital is Kanazawa City, and to the north is Noto Peninsula Nature Park, famous for its azure coastline, and to the south is Hakusan National Park, a popular destination for hikers and skiers.
Written by John Asano
The Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum
The date is October 21, 1600, and the fate of Japan for the next 260 years is about to be decided in the biggest, bloodiest, and most decisive samurai battle in the history of Japan. The location, Sekigahara, a strategic narrow mountain pass on the western edge of Gifu Prefecture, where the Tokaido and the Nakasendo roads came together. Control this important crossroad between the east and west of Japan, and you control the nation.
Sightseeing in Ono City's Castle Town
Echizen Ono City is famous for the Castle in the Sky and a castle town filled with Japanese history and new-trendy activities. Try soy sauce katsu-don, a local delicacy, only available here, and if you are looking for a drink, look no further sake made here uses the pure waters of Ono City.
Written by セントリップ・ジャパン編集部
Kumano Kodo Ise Route: Crossing the Magose Pass
The Magose Pass goes through Ise-ji and is one of the most popular hiking trails along the Kumano Kodo. Its well-preserved stone paths give the impression that this is a Kumano Kodo route. This article introduces the hike over the Magose Pass, stopping at two spectacular viewpoints, Tengukurayama and Binishiyama.
Mikawa Museum of Glass Art and Crafts
Nishio City in the Mikawa area in the western part of Aichi Prefecture has traditional tourist attractions based on its food culture, such as matcha green tea and miso (bean paste),
Autumn Colors at Ena Gorge
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