A unique nightlife town with over 400 pubs lined up.
The area north of JR Gifu Station was once a bustling wholesale district.
The Tamamiya area, located to the west of Meitetsu Gifu Station, is one of the busiest areas in Gifu Prefecture, with over 400 izakaya restaurants.
At night, many people gather and the area becomes lively and has a retro atmosphere. You can enjoy Gifu’s local food, regional dishes, local sake,
and other Gifu local products for local consumption.
A symbol of Gifu City located in front of JR Gifu Station. It boasts the highest height (163m above ground) in the Chubu region as a complex tower
with residential facilities.
The free observation room with a spectacular view and the restaurant are also worth noting.
Gifu Station and the town will be lit up with approximately 100,000 illumination lights. With the support of companies, organizations, students,
and others, Gifu Station and the city will shine.
You can enjoy hiking to Gifu Castle, which is located on the summit of Mt. Kinka, the symbol of Gifu City with an altitude of 329 meters.
Gifu Castle was once called Inabayama Castle and was the residence of Dosan Saito during the Sengoku period.
While hiking to Gifu Castle, a symbol of Japanese history, you can experience nature with all your being.
From the top of the mountain, you can see the natural beauty of the Nagara River and the cityscape of Gifu City.
Gifu TOJO Ticket
You can watch the classic fishing method used by cormorant fishers that has been practiced for about 1,300 years. Japan’s only classic fishing method
that has been around for over 1300 years.
Check out the boatman’s boat handling skills and the complete set of cormorant fishing equipment,
which has been designated as a nationally important tangible ethnic cultural property.
Gifu Light Story 2025
“Gifu Akari Monogatari 2025” is a light-up event set in Gifu Park and Shoboji Temple using traditional Japanese crafts such as
“Gifu Japanese umbrellas” and “Gifu lanterns.
Gujo Odori has been around for about 400 years. Japan’s longest Bon dance is held every night for about 30 days in summer.
❑Contact Gujo City Tourism Federation
郡上八幡城
Japan’s oldest wooden reconstructed castle. Gujo Hachiman Castle, the symbol of the Gujo Hachiman area, is a beautiful mountain castle.
