Gunma Hiking Mt Akagi: My Short but Steep Climb to Mt Kurobi
I hiked Mt Kurobi, the highest peak of Mt Akagi, in about three hours. Here's what the steep climb, descent and mountain views were actually like.
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Gifu Is Takayama Jinya Worth Visiting? What I Found Inside
Is Takayama Jinya worth visiting? I went inside this former Edo-period government office and found it much more interesting than I expected.
Gifu Can You Explore Takayama on Foot? My Experience Without a Car
Do you need a car in Takayama? After spending three months getting around on foot, here's where you can walk and when I'd use a bus instead.
Gifu Takayama in Winter: What It’s Actually Like
What is Takayama like in winter? After spending almost three months there, here's what I found about snow, cold weather, clothing and winter sightseeing.