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Things to Experience in Gifu City, Japan

Things to Experience in Gifu City, Japan

What is there to do in Gifu City? Although not a major tourist destination, Gifu City is a nice place to relax and take a break from Japan’s bustling city centers. Located only twenty minutes by train from Nagoya, it’s an easily accessible destination. Here are three things you should experience while in Gifu City: 1. Kawaramachi Street This quaint street embodies Japan’s traditional charm through wooden shophouses, stores, and restaurants. Learn about Gifu’s art of paper making, as well…

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Traveling Japan with the Seishun 18 Kippu

Traveling Japan with the Seishun 18 Kippu

The Seishun 18 Kippu is a special train ticket that can be used during certain times in Japan. It is a flat price of 11,850 JPY (~$115 USD) and allows travel for up to five, non-consecutive or consecutive 24-hour periods on the JR lines throughout the country. When using it, the stationmaster will stamp the ticket with a date stamp. You are free to use any JR lines throughout the day from then on with that stamp. Seishun 18 Kippu Perks The…

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