Nakatsugawa (中津川市, Nakatsugawa-shi) is located in the south-eastern tip of Gifu Prefecture and prospered as a central transport hub in ancient times, with the historic highways of Tosando, Nakasendo and Hida Kaido passed through the city.
Yaotsu (八百津町, Yaotsu-cho) is a town located in Gifu Prefecture. It has a history of prosperity as a port town that relayed water and land transport on the Kiso River, which runs east-west through the area.
Housed within the heart of Gifu Prefecture, Takayama (高山市, Takayama-shi) has a rustic charm which that even Kyoto cannot match. It is a welcoming city with breathtaking seasonal scenery, and is most known for its historical sites.
Shirakawa Village (白川村, Shirakawa-go) is located in Gifu Prefecture. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, it is famous for its traditional Gassho style houses, some of which are more than 250 years old.
Kanazawa (金沢市, Kanazawa-shi) is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture. Kenrokuen Garden, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan and a significant tourist attraction in Kanazawa.
Tsuruga (敦賀市, Tsuruga-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture. In addition to its coastline, forests, and wetlands, Tsuruga has well-preserved historical sites that provides a glimpse into times past such as ancient temples.
