Hotels in Gifu, Japan
Gifu is a prefecture in central Japan, with hot summers around 86°F (30°C) and cold winters dropping to 32°F (0°C). It's famous for Gifu Castle perched atop Mount Kinka and the ancient cormorant fishing on the Nagara River, a tradition dating back 1,300 years. In spring, you can hike the castle trails amid cherry blossoms, while winter offers skiing in the Japanese Alps-try the slopes at Hirugano Kogen for affordable lift tickets.