Transportation within Gifu City
Buses are the most convenient mode of transportation in Gifu City.
Buses run between JR/ Meitetsu Gifu stations and various destinations.
JR Gifu Station is only 5 minutes walk from Meitetsu Gifu Station.
Feel free to visit Gifu City Tourist Information Office located on the 2nd floor of JR Gifu Station.
Railways
- To Central Japan Railway (JR Tokaido Lines and Takayama Lines)
- To Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu Lines / Airport Limited Express Train / Airport Express Train "µ-SKY" )
Buses
- To Gifu Bus +81-58-266-8822
[Gifu Bus Navi] (Japanese only)
You can search the time schedule, fare, and transfer information of Gifu Bus.
[How to read the front information of route buses]
Each route bus in Gifu City indicates its route information on the front panel with an alphabet letter and a two- digit number. The letter indicates the direction of travel, while the numbers indicate the route and destination. For example, buses with an "N" sign head in the "Nagara Bridge" direction, and buses with "K" head in the "Kinka Bridge" direction. If you are heading to Gifu Park or Ukai viewing boat boarding area, please take the bus with an "N" sign. The signs at bus terminals of JR and Meitetsu Gifu stations are also organized by numbers and colors.
All buses marked with 
stop by at JR and Meitetsu Gifu stations.
Taxis / Car rentals
Taxi
| Hinomaru Taxi | +81-58-240-1111 | Gifu Kintetsu Taxi | +81-58-248-1911 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nihon Taxi | +81-58-246-1212 | Gifu Sougo Taxi | +81-58-272-5822 |
| Gifu Kotsu | +81-58-268-2100 | Kyoritsu Taxi | +81-58-246-6677 |
| Tsubame Taxi | +81-52-203-1212 | Gifu Hashima Bus/ Taxi | +81-58-391-2205 |
| Meitetsu Taxi | +81-58-245-3005 | ||
Car rentals
- Toyota Rent a Car (English Page) +81-58-268-6800
- Orix Rent a Car Gifu Ekimae office (English Page) +81-58-264-3637
- J-net rent-a-car Gifu office (Japanese Page) +81-58-274-0582
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle rentals are available for 300 yen per day.
Seven rental stands are located in Gifu City. You can return the bicycle to any one of them.
Your ID is required for renting.
Click here for more information. (Gifu City Office website, Japanese page)
Bicycle rentals stands
- 1.JR Gifu Station South Exit stand
- TEL: +81-90-5875-3196
- Reception hours: 9:00 a.m. ~ 7:00 p.m. (closed at 6:00 p.m. from December to February)
- Closed: Year End and New Year holidays
- 2.Gifu Park stand
- TEL: +81-58-264-4865
- Reception hours: 9:00 a.m. ~ 6:00 p.m. (closed at 5:00 p.m. from December to February)
- Closed: Year End and New Year holidays
- 3.Nagara River Ukai Museum stand
- TEL: +81-58-210-1555
- Reception hours: 9:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. (till 6:00 p.m. from May 1 to Oct. 15)
- Closed: Year End and New Year holidays, Tuesdays from Oct. 16 to Apr. 30 next year
- 4. Gifu Media Cosmos
- TEL: +81-80-4293-9505
- Reception hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (March - November), 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (December - February)
- Closed: 12/29 - 1/3, and the last Tuesday of every month
- 5. Gifu City Nagara River Disaster Prevention and Health Station
- TEL: +81-58-296-2220
- Reception hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (March - November), 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (December - February)
- Closed: 12/29 - 1/3, and Thursdays (The following week day if a national holiday)