Cultural and Recreational Facilities
Gifu Castle, Gifu Castle Museum
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.
- March 16 - October 16
- 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.
- April 1 - October 16,
- Roundtrip fees
- Adults ¥1,100
- Children ¥550
Cormorant fishing on the Nagara River
Applications to view cormorant fishing can be made online or at the designated counter.
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.
|
Departure times |
Departure days | Adults (tax included) |
Children (tax included) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
6:15pm |
Every day |
¥3,500 |
¥1,800 |
|
6:45pm |
Every day |
¥3,500 |
¥1,800 |
|
7:15pm |
Weekdays |
¥3,200 |
¥1,800 |
|
7:15pm |
Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays |
¥3,500 |
¥1,800 |
|
Around 8:40pm (Noryo ukai) |
During specific days |
¥2,900 |
¥1,500 |
*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
1st trip
Any time between 5:30pm and 7:15pm
2nd trip
Around 8:40pm on the day of the Noryo Cormorant Festival
| Number of people | Fees (tax inclusive) |
2nd Noryo Cormorant (tax inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 people |
¥44,700 |
¥37,000 |
| 16 people (seats) |
¥59,500 |
¥49,300 |
| 20 people |
¥59,500 |
¥49,300 |
| 30 people |
¥89,300 |
¥74,000 |
| 40 people |
¥119,000 |
¥98,600 |
| 50 people |
¥148,000 |
¥123,300 |
| Luxury boats 10 people |
¥89,400 |
¥74,100 |
| Luxury boats 15 people |
¥134,100 |
¥111,100 |
Omakase pack and Omakase pack deluxe
- Days available Tuesdays-Fridays during the cormorant fishing season
(excluding designated days) - How to apply
By phone
(The omakase pack can be reserved up until the morning of the day before you wish to ride, and the omakase pack deluxe needs to be reserved a week in advance.) - Boarding reception
Cormorant Fishing Viewing Boat Office
5:30pm - Departure time
6:45pm - Fees Please pay during your boarding date
|
Plan name |
Adults |
Children |
|---|---|---|
|
Omakase pack |
¥5,500 |
¥3,500 |
|
Omakase pack deluxe |
¥8,000 |
¥5,000 |
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 availabl
-
May 1 - October 15
-
9:00am - 7:00pm
(you can enter until 6:30pm)
-
October 16 - April 30
-
9:00am - 5:00pm
(you can enter until 4:30pm)
Days closed
-
May 1 - October 15
-
Open every day
-
October 16 - April 30
-
- Tuesdays
(the next weekday if a public holiday) - The New Year's period
(Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)
- Tuesdays
Viewing fees
- Adults ¥500
- Children ¥250
- Young children (younger than 4 years old) Free
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
- Admission Fee
- High school students and older ¥310
- 3 year olds - junior high school students ¥100
- Planetarium (admission fee included)
- High school students and older ¥620
- 3 year olds - junior high school students ¥200
- Admission Fee
*Junior high school students and younger that live in Gifu City can enter for free
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
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
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
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
There is a charge for the "Kids Area", "Manabe (study) Room", and Azuka (babysitting) Room".
Yanagase R Terrace
This facility is located in the Yanagase shopping district and was created to promote city improvement through renovations.
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 window for event-related questions, subsidy for those buying/building new homes in the city center, etc.
Gifu Civic Auditorium
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.
- Address 2-6 Mieji-cho, Gifu City
- Tel. 058-262-8111
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
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
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
Gifu Pharmaceutical University Botanical Garden
Many different medicinal herbs being grown are displayed here. The garden also does breeding research and serves as a place for outdoor education.
- Address 935 Tsubakibora Aza Higashi Tsujigauchi, Gifu City
(East of Gifu Livestock Breeding Center Park) - Tel. 058-237-3931
(Gifu Pharmaceutical University, Mitahora Campus) - Days open to the public
Volunteer guides help with tours. (Japanese only)- Months April, May, June, July, September, October
- Days Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays
(excluding public holidays)
(volunteer guides are unavailable on Mondays)
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
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
- Parking lot (5 spaces for general use, 1 space for heartful use)
- Share Cycle Port
