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Gifu Castle
A castle beloved by both Dosan and Nobunaga. Located on the summit of Mount Mount Kinka, Gifu Castle, towering atop a rocky mountain, was known as an impregnable fortress, so much so that it was said, "He who controls Mino controls the world."
[Notice] Due to renovation work, Gifu Castle Tower and Gifu Castle Museum will be closed during the following period.
- Gifu Castle Main Tower (Scheduled from May 19, 2026 to late October 2027)
- Gifu Castle Museum (scheduled from April 1, 2026 to late October 2027)Access 5 minutes by car -
Nagara River Cormorant fishing
Cormorant fishing on the Nagara River has been passed down as a seasonal summer tradition in Gifu and has a history of over 1,300 years.
Access 5 minutes by car -
Mount Kinka Ropeway
A ropeway that connects Gifu Park and Mount Kinka. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons and the scenery of the Nagara River.
Access 5 minutes by car -
Gifu City Museum of History
A museum of history and culture centered in Gifu City. In the general exhibition hall, you can learn about history through interactive experiences.
[Notice] Due to renovation work on the main exhibition hall, the museum will be closed during the following period.
(Scheduled from October 23, 2025 to November 2026)Access Approximately 5 minutes by car -
Kato Eizo and Toichi Memorial Museum
Located in Gifu Park, this storehouse-style museum has a tranquil atmosphere and houses and exhibits the works of two famous Gifu-born painter brothers, Eizo and Toichi Kato.
Access Approximately 5 minutes by car -
Nawa Insectarium
Located in Gifu Park, this is one of the nation's leading museums. It has 1,800 kinds of insects and over 300,000 specimens, including the Gifu butterfly in spring.
Access Approximately 5 minutes by car -
Nagara River
Along with Gifu Castle, this is a symbol of Gifu City. Many fish live here, including the rare Satsukimasu salmon. This beautiful river has been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous waters.
Access 1 minute walk -
Mount Kinka
Located in the center of Gifu City, at an altitude of 329m, it is home to natural chinquapin forests and ferns, and over 60 species of birds.
Access Approximately 5 minutes by car -
Gifu City Ukai Observation Shipyard
This is a shipyard that makes wooden Japanese-style boats, which are rare these days. Because there are no blueprints for the boats and they are built by skilled craftsmen, only about two boats are made per year.
Access Approximately 5 minutes by car -
Nationally registered tangible cultural property
Water Museum and Water Experience Learning CenterThis museum occupies a building that was used as an engine room from when Gifu City began supplying water until the 1960s. It is registered as a national tangible cultural property.
Access Approximately 5 minutes by car -
Sofukuji Temple
The temple is a place where the historical traces of Oda Nobunaga remain vividly. You can see the "blood ceiling" in the main hall, as well as many temple treasures and important art pieces.
Access 3 minutes walk -
Gifu Great Buddha (Shohoji Temple)
This Buddha, counted among the three greatest Buddhas in Japan, is the largest dry lacquer Buddha in the country. Its gentle expression and solemnity, as well as the quiet and tranquil Great Buddha Hall, are a soothing space.
Access Approximately 5 minutes by car -
Jozaiji Temple
The family temple of the Saito clan. This temple was the base for Saito Dosan and his father, Nagai Shinzaemon-no-jo, who ruled Mino Province for two generations.
Access Approximately 5 minutes by car -
Kawaramachi Streetscape
The streets are lined with shops that manufacture and sell traditional crafts and Japanese Sweets Shop stores. Modern restaurants and other establishments have also appeared, allowing you to enjoy a retro stroll.
Access Approximately 5 minutes by car -
Gifu Prefectural Museum of Art
The museum collects and exhibits works by many artists who have left their mark on the history of modern Japanese art, including artists with deep ties to the local area, such as Kawai Gyokudō, Yamamoto Hosui, and Kumagai Morikazu.
Access Approximately 20 minutes by car -
Sanko Art Museum
A wide range of oil paintings, Japanese paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and crafts by famous artists, including Renoir, Chagall, and Umehara Ryuzaburo, are on display.
Access Approximately 20 minutes by car -
Dairyuji Temple
This temple is known as "Daruma Kannon" and houses a 5-meter tall seated statue of Bodhidharma within its grounds. Every year in mid-January, a "Daruma Memorial Service" is held here.
Access Approximately 20 minutes by car -
Nagara Park
There are flower beds with seasonal flowers and large playground equipment, so people of all ages can enjoy themselves, be it active play or just relaxing.
Access Approximately 5 minutes by car -
Gifu Family Park
You can also enjoy various playground equipment (some of which are chargeable) such as go-karts and cycle monorails, as well as sports on the grounds and tennis courts.
Access Approximately 25 minutes by car -
Nagaragawa Convention Center
This convention center consists of an international conference hall equipped with audio-visual equipment and simultaneous interpretation in four languages, and a main hall with 1,689 seats.
Access 1 minute walk -
Facilities of "World Event Village Gifu"
It is a large complex of facilities consisting of the Gifu Memorial Center (a multi-purpose sports facility), Nagaragawa Convention Center, and Nagaragawa Sports Plaza (accommodation facilities).
Access 1 minute walk -
Gifu City Livestock Center Park
It is a perfect place to relax and unwind with the family, as you can experience the abundant nature with its lush greenery and flowers, large lawns, and livestock such as horses and sheep.
Access Approximately 15 minutes by car
