Cultural and Recreational Facilities
Gifu Castle
The inside of the castle has many documents related to Oda Nobunaga on display, and you can get a great view of the city from the 4th floor.
Address
18 Tenshukaku, Gifu City
Tel.
058-263-4853
Days and times available:
Open every day
March 16 - October 16
9:30am - 5:30pm
October 17 - March 15
9:30am - 4:30pm
*January 1
6:30am - 4:30pm
*Gifu Castle Panoramic Night View The castle will open in the evening.
*The museum will be closed for renovation from mid-May 2026 through October 2027.
Entry fees
- Adults ¥200
- Children ¥100
Mt. Kinka Ropeway
You can get to the summit of Mt. Kinka from the ropeway station in Gifu Park in around 4 minutes.
You can also get a close look of the scenery on Mt. Kinka and enjoy the view of Gifu City beneath you.
Days and times available
- April 1 - October 16,
March 16 - March 31
9:00am - 6:00pm - October 17 - March 15
9:00am - 5:00pm - *January 1
5am - 5pm - *There may be times where it is unavailable due to facility inspections/repairs, etc.
Roundtrip fees
- Adults ¥1,300
- Children ¥650
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Cormorant fishing on the Nagara River
Applications to view cormorant fishing can be made online or at the designated counter.
To board the boat, please first check in and get your ticket at the Cormorant Fishing Sightseeing Boat Office on the day of your tour.
Please show your ticket to the crew when boarding the ship.
Smoking is not allowed on the ship.
Cormorant Fishing Viewing Boat Office
- Address 1-2 Minato-machi, Gifu City
- Tel. 058-262-0104
- Fax 058-264-2061
Cormorant fishing viewing times
- May 11 - October 15
Starting around 7:45pm
(this may differ depending on the season and events) - Noryo ukai (second daily cormorant fishing trips) is also held after normal cormorant fishing between July and September when demand is greater.
You can confirm when it will be held with the Cormorant Fishing Viewing Boat Office.
Shared-ride boats
Please make a reservation online or at the designated counter in advance, and pick up your ticket at the office on the day of boarding.
Smoking is prohibited on shared-ride boats.
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Normal Season |
Busy Season |
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Normal Shared Ride (Adults) |
￥4,200 |
￥5,100 |
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Normal Shared Ride (Children) |
￥2,100 |
￥2,600 |
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Second Noryo Cormorant Viewing Shared Ride (Adults) |
￥4,200 |
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Second Noryo Cormorant Viewing Shared Ride (Children) |
￥2,100 |
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*Fees for children apply to elementary school students or younger (free for those younger than 3 years old).
Please bring your own food and drinks.
Cormorant fishing explanations provided by a cormorant fishing master
- Location Cormorant fishing viewing boat dock
- Time Around 5:45pm
Rental boats
First trip
Any time between 5:30pm and 7:15pm
Second trip
Around 8:40pm on the day of the Noryo Cormorant Festival
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Number of people |
Normal Season |
Busy Season |
Second Noryo Cormorant Viewing Fee |
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15 people |
¥53,600 |
¥65,100 |
¥53,600 |
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16 people (seats) |
¥71,400 |
¥86,700 |
¥71,400 |
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20 people |
¥71,400 |
¥86,700 |
¥71,400 |
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24 people (seats) |
¥107,100 |
¥130,100 |
¥107,100 |
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30 people |
¥107,100 |
¥130,100 |
¥107,100 |
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40 people |
¥142,800 |
¥173,400 |
¥142,800 |
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50 people |
¥178,500 |
¥216,800 |
¥178,500 |
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Luxury boats |
¥107,100 |
¥130,100 |
¥107,100 |
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Luxury boats |
¥160,700 |
¥195,100 |
¥160,700 |
Packages including a bento lunch: Omakase pack and Omakase pack deluxe
- Days available
Tuesdays-Fridays during the cormorant fishing season(May 11 - October 15) - How to apply
By phone or via internet - Fee
Advance payment by credit card or bank transfer - Boarding reception
Cormorant Fishing Viewing Boat Office - Departure time
6:45pm
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Plan name |
Adults |
Children |
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Omakase pack |
¥7,200 |
¥4,700 |
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Omakase pack deluxe |
¥11,000 |
¥9,300 |
Child-rearing household support campaign
- Elementary school students and younger
Children in this age group can receive free original goods
Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara River Museum (Nagaragawa Ukai Museum)
You can learn more about cormorant fishing on the Nagara River in Gifu City and its traditional way of fishing that has been practiced for over 1300 years.
Address
51-2 Nagara, Gifu City
Tel.
058-210-1555
Days and times available
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May 1 - October 15
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9:00am - 7:00pm
(you can enter until 6:30pm)
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October 16 - April 30
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9:00am - 5:00pm
(you can enter until 4:30pm)
Days closed
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May 1 - October 15
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Open every day
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October 16 - April 30
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- Tuesdays
(the next weekday if a public holiday) - The New Year's period
(Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)
- Tuesdays
Viewing fees
- Adults ¥600
- Children ¥300
- Young children (younger than 4 years old) Free
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GIFU CITY TOWER 43 43rd-floor observation deck
You can enjoy a spetactular view overlooking the Nobi Plain from the observation deck on the sky lounge of the 43rd-floor of Gifu City Tower 43.
Address
2-52 Hashimoto-cho, Gifu City
Days closed
Open every day
Times open
10:00am - 10:00pm
(Last entry at 9:45pm)
Entry fees
Free
Important notes
- Sitting down on the floor is prohibited.
- Eating and drinking is prohibited.
Gifu City Science Museum
This is the only comprehensive science museum within Gifu Prefecture. It has a planetarium and interactive exhibits that both children and adults can enjoy.
Address
3456-41 Honjo, Gifu City
Tel.
058-272-1333
Times open
9:30am - 5:30pm
(you can enter until 5:00pm)
Days closed
- Mondays (the next weekday if a public holiday)
- Days after public holidays
- The New Year's period
Fees
| Ages | Permanent exhibition | Planetarium + Permanent exhibition |
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| Adults | ￥100 (￥60 for groups) | ￥200 (￥120 for groups) |
| Children | ￥310 (￥250 for groups) | ￥620 (￥500 for groups) |
*Junior high school students and younger that live in Gifu City can enter for free
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Gifu City Museum of History
You can learn about Gifu City's history and culture here.
Address
2-18-1 Omiya-cho, Gifu City
Tel.
058-265-0010
Times open
9:00am - 5:00pm
(you can enter until 4:30pm)
Days closed
- Mondays (the next day if a public holiday)
- Days after public holidays
- The New Year's period (Dec. 28 - Jan. 3)
- Temporary closings
Viewing fees (for the main exhibits)
- High school students and older ¥310
- Elementary and junior high school students ¥150
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Hara Sankei Memorial Room (part of the Museum of History in a separate building)
The Memorial Room introduces the life and achievements of HARA Sankei, a native of what is present day Yanaizu-cho in Gifu City.
Address
1-15 Shimosaba Nishi, Yanaizu-cho, Gifu City
Moegi no Sato, 2F
Tel.
058-270-1080
Times open
9:00am - 5:00pm
Days closed
- Mondays (the next day if a public holiday)
- Days after public holidays
- The New Year's period (Dec. 28 - Jan. 3)
Viewing fees
Free
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Kato Eizo & Toichi Memorial Art Museum (Annex of the Museum of History)
This museum showcases the artistic works of Eizo and Toichi Kato, two painter brothers that were born in Mitono-cho, Gifu City.
Address
1-46 Omiya-cho, Gifu City
Tel.
058-264-6410
Times open
9:00am - 5:00pm
(you can enter until 4:30pm)
Days closed
- Mondays (the next day if a public holiday)
- Days after public holidays
- The New Year's period (Dec. 28 - Jan. 3)
- Temporary closings
Viewing fees
- High school students and older ¥310
- Elementary and junior high school students ¥150
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Dream Theater Gifu
This facility holds events and age-approriate seminars that both children and adults can enjoy based around the themes of socializing, playing, and creating.
Address
6 Meitoku-cho, Gifu City
Tel.
058-262-2811
Days and times open
Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday, Public holidays 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days closed
- Mondays (the next day if a public holiday)
- Days after public holidays
- The New Year's period
Usage fees
Children's floors (4-5F)
- High school students and older ¥520
- Elementary and junior high school students ¥200
- Young children (accompanied by a guardian) Free
*Elementary and junior high school students that live in Gifu City do not have to pay usage fees
Yanagase Childcare Facility "TSUNAGUTE"
In addition to a large playground equipped with a variety of indoor playground equipment and craft making corner, this facility provides a variety of childcare support services, including an area where parents and children can read picture books to each other and temporary childcare services.
Address
2-18 Tetsumei-dori, Gifu City, Yanagase Glasstle 35, 4F
Tel.
058-214-3117
Times open
10:00am - 6:00pm
Days closed
Last Thursday of every month, Year-end and New Year holidays
Usage fees
There is a charge for the "Kids Area", "Manabe (study) Room", and Azuka (babysitting) Room".
| Children (under elementary school age) | Free |
|---|---|
| Adult | ¥500 |
※Junior high school and high school students are not permitted to enter.
※Children only or adults only admission is not permitted.
| One hour | ¥700 |
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| Hourly (weekdays) | ¥700 |
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| Hourly (weekends and holidays) | ¥800 |
Yanagase R Terrace
It is located in the Yanagase Shopping District. It's a place where people gather and offer consultations for 'Renovation Town Development' – revitalizing the town by utilizing vacant shops and buildings.
It has break areas, nursing rooms, and diaper changing areas.
Address
1-20 Hinode-machi, Gifu City (Royal Theater Building, 2F)
Tel.
058-201-4010
Times open
10:00am - 5:00pm
Days closed
- Thursdays
- The New Year's period
Facilties/services
- Break areas (including nursing rooms and diaper changing areas)
- Mobile workspaces
- Seminars and workshops about city improvement renovations
- Provides store and event information
- Consultation for holding an event in Yanagase
Gifu Civic Auditorium (GIFUSHIN FORUM)
This Civic Auditorium is a cultural facility featuring a large hall (max. capacity of 1501 people) suitable for performing arts and gatherings, exhibition galleries, conference rooms, practice studios, etc.
Address2-6
Mieji-cho, Gifu City
Tel.
058-262-8111
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Gifu City Culture Center
The Culture Center is a cultural facility with halls that can be used for hosting various exhibitions, lectures, presentations, concerts, etc. and also has exhibition rooms, conference rooms, arts and crafts rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and soundproofed music facilities.
These can be used by individuals, clubs, etc.
Address
5-7-2 Kogane-machi, Gifu City
Tel.
058-262-6200
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Nagaragawa Convention Center
The Convention Center hosts national and international academic conferences, contests, symposiums, workshops, festivals, etc.
Address
2695-2 Nagara Fukumitsu, Gifu City
Tel.
058-296-1200
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Gifu City Cultural and Industrial Exchange Center (Juroku Plaza)
The Exchange Center can be used for meetings, lectures, concerts, as a learning space, etc.
The exhibition gallery on the 1st floor can also be used.
Address
1-10-11 Hashimoto-cho, Gifu City
next to JR Gifu Station
Tel.
058-262-0150
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Roadstation Yanaizu
In addition to the information and sales facilities, you can also enjoy the view of the Sakai River.
Address
7696-1 Sennejiro, Yanaizu-cho, Gifu City
Tel.
058-388-8719
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Nakasendo Kanojuku Community Development Exchange Center
The center introduces the history of Kanojuku, other areas along the Nakasendo Highway, exhibits Japanese umbrellas, etc. The center also offers meeting rooms for rent and serves as a place to rest.
Address
1-16-1, Kano Hon-machi, Gifu City
Tel.
058-214-2341
Times open
9:00am - 5:00pm
(Restrooms：7:00am - 5:00pm)
Days closed
- Mondays (the next day if a public holiday)
- The New Year's period (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)
Main facilities
- Lobby
- Meeting rooms (Reservation and rental fee reqiuired)
- Nursing room (with multi-purpose seating)
- Parking lot (5 spaces for general use, 1 space for heartful use)
- Share Cycle Port
