The capital city of Gifu Prefecture, Gifu City, is rich in nature with the pristine Nagara River flowing through the center of the city and the lush Kinkazan [Mt. Kinka] towering above.
Gifu City is also known for cultural tradition, including the history of 1,300 years Nagara River cormorant fishing, and Gifu Castle, related to Oda Nobunaga.
Gifu City, conveniently located 30Km from Nagoya City and just over an hour from Central Japan International Airport [Centrair] is one of the major cities in the Chubu region.

Gifu City, located in the southern part of Gifu Prefecture, has mountains in the north and urban area in the south, and the Nagara River (one of the three most pristine rivers in Japan) flowing through the city. Stroll through the old streets and visit the restaurants, traditional craft stores, and souvenir shops for enjoyment.

Access to Gifu

From Central Japan International Airport [Centrair] take the Meitetsu μSKY Limited Express bound for Meitetsu Gifu Station (approx. 60 min.)

From Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, take the Shinkansen [bullet train] to Nagoya Station, transfer to JR or Meitetsu train and take the train bound for Gifu Station (approx. 30 mins.)

Transportation within Gifu City

Explore Gifu City efficiently by local buses. One-day tickets are available at Gifu Bus Terminal. Some one-day tickets are available on smartphone App.

Points of Interest

Kinkazan ["Mt. Kinka"] is the symbol of Gifu City. This 329-meter-high mountain is famous for the night view and is a popular sightseeing site. Experience the grandeur of nature both from the ground and the beauty of nature from above. Also, it is home to many wild animals and birds, and there is even Squirrel Village on top of the mountain. The ropeway will whisk you to the summit of Kinkazan [Mt. Kinka] in comfort, also there are 10 well-maintained mountain trails for people of all ages. They will lead you to the top in 30 minutes to an hour.

Gifu Castle / 岐阜城 (Gifu)

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Gifu Castle, formerly known as Inabayama Castle, was Saito Dosan during the Warring States Period. Perched atop a rocky hill, this castle was reputed as being impregnable, and it was said that "whoeve...

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Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara River / ぎふ長良川の鵜飼 (Gifu)

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Cormorant fishing is a traditional fishing method practiced mainly in China and Japan, characterized by the use of birds called cormorants to catch sweetfish, etc. Four species of cormorants live in J...

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