10 Things to do in Gifu That You Shouldn't Miss

May 22, 2021 Agatha Simes

Gifu (岐阜市, Gifu-shi) is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords, including Oda Nobunaga, used the area as a base in an attempt to unify and control Japan. Gifu continued to flourish even after Japan's unification as both an important shukuba along the Edo period Nakasendō and, later, as one of Japan's fashion centers. It has been designated a core city by the national government.
Restaurants in Gifu

1. Gifu Media Cosmos

40-5 Tsukasamachi, Gifu 500-8076 Gifu Prefecture +81 58-265-4101 https://g-mediacosmos.jp/
Excellent
53%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Gifu Media Cosmos

2. Gifu Castle / Inabayama Castle

18 Tenshukaku, Kinkazan, Gifu 500-0000 Gifu Prefecture +81 58-263-4853 http://www.city.gifu.lg.jp/3537.htm
Excellent
26%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 540 reviews

Gifu Castle / Inabayama Castle

Reviewed By JeffyBirk - Cape Town Central, South Africa

Gifu or Inabayama Castle was an unplanned stop on my travel itinerary. I'm glad I decided to visit Gifu city and its mountaintop castle The castle sits atop Mount Kinkazan and takes about 15 min to get to via bus from the JR station. You can use either the cable car or hiking trails to reach the top. There is a bit more hiking to do once you reach the summit, but it isn't too serious. The castle itself peaks out among the trees of the summit and the building has an impressive color scheme. The castle's interior holds a museum that gives you the background about its history and place in Sengoku-era Japan. The views from the top rival those of any other castle in Japan. You are rewarded with a full 360-degree view of the surrounding city and region as far as Nagoya to the south. Be sure to visit the separate museum next to the castle as it is included in the admission price.

3. Gifu Park

1-46 Omiya-cho, Gifu 500-8003 Gifu Prefecture +81 58-265-4141 [email protected] http://www.city.gifu.lg.jp/8416.htm
Excellent
22%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 175 reviews

Gifu Park

4. Gifu Shoho-ji Temple Daibutsu (Great Buddha)

8 Daibutsucho, Gifu 500-8018 Gifu Prefecture +81 58-264-2760 http://gifu-daibutsu.com/index.html
Excellent
35%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 144 reviews

Gifu Shoho-ji Temple Daibutsu (Great Buddha)

Reviewed By Dayne_1968 - Gifu, Japan

I rank this Quiet shrine a must see when visiting gifu...it's location is superb due to proximity of the Gifu Castle and Comorant fishing docks....no need to spend ¥¥ on cab fare..all within walking distance

5. Mt. Kinka

Gifu Gifu Prefecture
Excellent
31%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 261 reviews

Mt. Kinka

Reviewed By jb158x - Portadown, United Kingdom

Walked up Mt Kinka with family and friends. Took about 1 hour to get up. We took the rope way down as it was getting dark around 5pm. We had a 25 minute way for the rope way at the end of a Sunday. Great views from the top and well worth the visit

6. Nagaragawa Ukai Museum

51-2 Nagara, Gifu 502-0071 Gifu Prefecture +81 58-210-1555 [email protected] http://www.ukaimuseum.jp/
Excellent
17%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 93 reviews

Nagaragawa Ukai Museum

7. Mt. Kinka Ropeway

257 Senjojikishita, Gifu 500-8004 Gifu Prefecture +81 58-262-6784 http://www.kinkazan.co.jp
Excellent
16%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 176 reviews

Mt. Kinka Ropeway

8. Gifu City Tower 43 Observation Room

Hashimotomachi 2-52 43f, Gifu 500-8856 Gifu Prefecture +81 58-213-5043 http://news.gifucity-tower43.jp/event_index.html
Excellent
29%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 75 reviews

Gifu City Tower 43 Observation Room

9. Inaba Shrine

1-1, InabadorI, Gifu Gifu Prefecture +81 58-262-5151 http://www.inabasan.com/
Excellent
31%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 55 reviews

Inaba Shrine

10. Kogane Shrine

5-3 Koganemachi, Gifu 500-8842 Gifu Prefecture +81 58-262-1316 http://koganejinjya.com/
Excellent
13%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 62 reviews

Kogane Shrine

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