"Kaminari" means "thunder" in Japanese, and the 30-meter-high Kaminari-daki waterfall in Takayama, Nagano Prefecture, more than lives up to its name. This natural wonder looks and sounds ...

Here are some articles to help you plan out your stay: Get immersed in the traditional side of Japan, far from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, with a visit to Takayama, the little Kyoto ...