Shirakawa-go 1

Takayama and Shirakawa-go

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October 6th 2008
The train from Nagoya to Takayama and all the way to Toyama is a very special. It is reminiscent of the scenic mountain trains of Switzerland. All along the way you get to see villages, beautiful views of rivers and ravines. As the train stops at various stations along the way it would pick up locally produced food at those individual stops which you can then purchase from the trolley service. ... read more

Asia » Japan » Gifu » Takayama

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more