Enjoy the richness of nature, historical streets and buildings, healing spaces and other attractive sightseeing spots!

• Cormorant Fishing

  

  Ukai is the fishing method to which a fisherman catches fish using a cormorant, and has performed for about 1300 years.

• Gifu Castle

  

  Come see a symbol of Gifu City at the summit of Mt. Kinka, featuring various displays inside and an observation gallery on top!

• Gifu Park

  

  With its spring cherry blossoms, refreshing summer greenery, beautiful autumn leaves, and winter snow, Gifu Park is a paradise of seasonal pleasures.

• Mt. Kinka Ropeway

  

  It takes you from Gifu Park to Mt. Kinka in 3 min. Enjoy the dynamic beauty of Nagara River and the cityscape!

• Gifu City Museum of History

  

  The history and culture of Gifu City are shown through the unique experience-based exhibition, focusing on Sengoku period.

• Mt. Kinka

  

  It's 329 meters high, in the center of Gifu City. Nature trails take you to the top with enjoyable natural scenery.

• Nagara River

  

  1300 years of historical Ukai runs in Nagara River. Its water has been protected and this river is rated as one of the 100 cleanest and of 88 best bathing places in Japan.

• Ukai no Sato

  

  See cormorants and traditional Ukai implements at the 6 Cormorant Fishing Masters' houses along the Nagara River!

• Gifu Great Buddha

  

  One of the 3 greatest Buddha statues in Japan, and the biggest (13.7 meters) constructed by the dry lacquer technique, The Gifu Great Buddha will soothe you with his graceful smile.

• Sofuku-ji Temple

  

  See the monument for Nobunaga and his son Nobutada's as well as historical materials related to Gifu Castle, nestled here among the beautiful Japanese enkianthus trees.

• Kawara-machi area

  

  Walk and see old-fashioned Japanese houses, and traditional confectioner's shops, along with restaurants and galleries converted from old townhouses!

• Nagara River Hot Springs

  

  Enjoy hot springs along the Nagara River. Why don't you relax in the russet brown water, experiencing the beauty of the changing seasons?

• Bairin Park

  

  About 1300 plum trees of some fifty different species are planted here. The Plum Festival is held in early March attracting many visitors every year.