GIFU--A lottery ticket that costs 500,000 yen ($3,450) will allow up to 20 people to view a fireworks display from the tower of Gifu Castle in August. Applications will be accepted through May 18 at ...
GIFU, Japan: The municipal government of Gifu, in central Japan, is seeking one-night castle lords. The city is accepting applications for the nighttime rental of Gifu Castle’s main keep on Nov 21. If ...
In April 2025, the newly opened "GIFU-JO RAKUICHI" at the foot of Mount Kinka within Gifu Park became a highlight of local tourism. Once the residence of Oda Nobunaga, Gifu Castle, along with Mount ...
Explore the beauty and tradition of Japan with a trip off the beaten path to its Gifu prefecture. Located in the central part of Japan, the area is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage.
As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture.
On September 17, which corresponds to August 15 in the old lunar calendar, the harvest moon was visible across the country. In the city of Gifu, it appeared above Mount Kinka and shined as if to ...
Gifu Prefecture, where the game is set, has one of the highest proportions of forested land in Japan, and is rich in natural sights such as Nagara River, one of the country’s three major clear water ...