Gifu (岐阜市, Gifu-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɡʲi.ɸɯ, ɡʲi.ɸɯ̥ꜜ.ɕi] [4]) is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital.

Discover the top things to do in Gifu, known for mountain villages, onsen and cultural museums. Explore Shiragawa-go and Gokayama, Edo-era Takayama or Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village or take in the …

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Dec 9, 2025 · Think of it as a deep breath between two bustling cities, with its own wealth of artisan histories, regional delicacies and perfectly preserved historical sites to explore. Here’s what you need …

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Dec 23, 2025 · As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture.

Gifu (岐阜県, Gifu-ken) is a large, landlocked prefecture in the center of Honshu. Takayama, a beautiful town in the mountains, and Shirakawa-go, a collection of small villages even deeper in the …

From activities like creating your very own Damascus knife, to acting in a traditional ji-kabuki play, to cycling along the crystal clear waters of the Nagara River and so much more - Gifu has it all. …

From Kyoto and Osaka, it takes slightly over an hour to reach Gifu via Nozomi, changing in Nagoya (¥6,100). The Nagoya to Gifu journey is actually one in which travel by JR line is faster and cheaper …