The beautifully reconstructed wooden fortress, also known as the Castle in the Sky, dates back to the mid-16th century. Gujo-Hachiman is famous for its ayu sweetfish, some of the tastiest in Japan.

GUJO, Gifu Prefecture--Gujo city’s iconic, all-night dance festival returned to the streets on Aug. 13 for the first time in four years, drawing thousands of revelers from inside and outside the ...