Gifu Prefecture is in the Chubu region, the center of Honshu, Japan’s largest island. It boasts a perfect blend of traditional and modern charm, with its rich history and cultural heritage.

Visitors are rushing to Japan at the moment as the weak yen is making the normally big-budget destination more affordable.

In response, Japan’s tourism authorities are urging tourists to diversify their itineraries and discover the country’s lesser-trod treasures. ‘Gifu offers a traditional Japanese escape off ...