A variety of entertainments take place throughout the year, such as traditional festivals and exciting events held downtown.

• Gifu Festival and Dosan Festival

  

  Every April, the Gifu Festival is held at Inaba Shrine, and the Dosan Festival celebrating SAITO Dosan's achievements is held downtown.

• Tejikara Fire Festival

  

  This dynamic attraction with a 300 year history takes place at Tejikarao Shrine and features men shouldering portable shrines pouring forth shower of sparks and fire.

• Fireworks on Nagara River

  

  30,000 fireworks lit off against the dramatic backdrop of Mt. Kinka. These are among the largest scale fireworks displays in Japan.

• Tejikara Fire Festival, Summer

  

  This is the summer version of the Tejikara Fire Festival held along the Nagara River banks. The "crack fireworks" can't be seen in the spring version.

• Nagara River Takigi Noh

  

  Traditional Japanese Noh theater performed on a special stage on the banks of the Nagara River. This combines with the UKAI bonfires and the dramatic backdrop of Gifu Castle to create an ethereal atmosphere.

• Gifu Nobunaga Festival

  

  One of the biggest festivals held in Gifu City, this attracts many visitors. A memorial ceremony for Nobunaga is held at Sofuku-ji Temple.

• Ikenoue Purification Ceremony Festival

  

  Men of yakudoshi bathe in the Nagara River to purify themselves and pray for success. It is held in December at Katsuragake Shrine.

• Furyu-
  Yakatabune

  

  You can have a party in an old fashioned houseboat on the Nagara River. Relax, feel the beauty nature, and enjoy a pleasant meal.

• Event Calendar 2010

  

  Here are the major festivals and events in Gifu City.