The new leaves of spring, the deep green of summer and the rich colors of fall foliage — all of this can be enjoyed at Michi-no-Eki Sakura no Sato Shokawa in Japan. From your base at the Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Takayama Shokawa, explore the rich natural beauty of the area, such as clear mountain streams and the Shokawa Sakura, two 500-year-old cherry trees that stand proud on the shore of Lake Miboro. Hotel guests are invited to savor Takayama’s local cuisine, including Hida Beef, which is now famous nation-wide. Other delights include hand-kneaded soba noodles made from millstone-ground buckwheat...