Gifu Travel Guide

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      Gifu castle
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  • Gifu city View from tha castle
      Gifu city View from tha castle
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  • Gifu park
      Gifu park
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Chinese Garden

Chinese Garden, Gifu

 bebejepang Says:  The garden is located in the northern Gifu park and made in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of friendship town affiliation of Gifu City and Hangzhou.But now, it is look like an abandon park. 

Gifu castle

Gifu castle, Gifu

 bebejepang Says:  I only have 3 h here, so just have a look the castle.This castle is placed on top of Mt. Kinka (Kinkazan). Actually not so beautiful castle, but the view of city is good from here. The castle is famous because of Oda Nobunaga (usually the name appear in the samurai story),... 

Cormorant fishing

Cormorant fishing, Gifu

 woef Says:  On these boats you can have you're dinner.They also do exhibitions in "fishing with a bird".During the night the boats have a fire on the back. Great view. 

Gifu-Castle

Gifu-Castle, Gifu

 woef Says:  The castle of Nobunaga's dream.On each level you ‘ll find something worth watching. It’s a nice historical trip through the castle all the way to the tower.The tower, there's no better place to have a view over Gifu city, the Nagara river and the far away mountains. The view... 

Great view from here!

Great view from here!, Gifu

 wonga0 Says:  Climb up the small hill at the back of the main road and you can have this spectacular view of the small town. 

SARUBOBO - it means 'Happy...

SARUBOBO - it means 'Happy..., Gifu

 wonga0 Says:  SARUBOBO - it means 'Happy Monkey Baby'. Long time ago mothers made it for their children hoping that they would be happy and healthy. I bought some for my dear friends, hoping them HAPPY! 

Hotels  

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Hotels  

Renaissance Gifu Hotel: Money,money,money!

Renaissance Gifu Hotel: Money,money,money!, Gifu

 woef Says:  Rooms are very nice. Great view.Beautiful lobby.3 restaurants -Japanese-Chinese-ItalianAll very good, though ex-pen-si-ve. Bar with nice panoramic view. 900Yen for a cocktail.The small shop in the corner of the lobby has okay prices. 

There are about fourty's same...

There are about fourty's same..., Gifu

 Kartann Says:  There are about fourty's same style guesthouses around here. If want try to be in the house, you can stay. You must be welcome to villegers. About 7000yen each person. Shared bathroom, provide breakfast and dinner. 

Restaurants  

Mister Donut: Better than Krispycreme

Mister Donut: Better than Krispycreme, Gifu

 Diego_dog Says:  Mister Donut is a popular Japanese fast food doughnut chain that you can find at most shopping malls. The one I took the photo at was at the Jusco Shopping center just outside of the city of Gifu. The doughnuts are quite tasty, but a little pricey by American standards (most... 

'Rakuichi-rakuza', Gifu...

'Rakuichi-rakuza', Gifu..., Gifu

 beerlover Says:  'Rakuichi-rakuza', Gifu Cityand'Ricetta', Gifu CityBoth have great, great, great atmosphere.Ricetta's food is yum, yum! From Rakuichi-rakuza:- daikon salad- karei no karage- beer!- lemon chuhai From Ricetta:Pizza MargheritaGarlic and Tomato SpaghettiCaeser Salad 

Off The Beaten Path  

Climbing Mount Kinka
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If you want to visit Gifu Castle there are two possibilities to get there. One is by Ropeway (600 Yen).After you have to take steps to the castle. It’s a 8 minute walk. The other, off the beaten path, way is to completely climb the mountain. This will take about an hour. The road is not as good as the picture. The picture is from the last 8 minute walk.

Written Nov 17, 2004

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Hida Takayama is a very...

Hida Takayama is a very..., Gifu

 Yamada. Says:  Hida Takayama is a very beautiful place. There are old rows of houses of Japan like Kyoto. It is cool in summer and is cold in winter. The cherry blossoms already fallen in Tokyo had not full bloomed yet there! 'Cherry blossoms' and 'the verdure of a willow' are the spring... 

And from Takayama, take a tour...

And from Takayama, take a tour..., Gifu

 luciano Says:  And from Takayama, take a tour bus to wonderful Shirakawa-go, a fairy-tale town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.More pictures in the travelogue. 

luciano's General Tip

luciano's General Tip, Gifu

 luciano Says:   Every important city in Japan has its own hanabi on a designated summer day, and it usually attracts crowds of people. 

Visit Takayama, a beautiful...

Visit Takayama, a beautiful..., Gifu

 luciano Says:  Visit Takayama, a beautiful old town in the middle of the province, surrounded by mountains.Takayama festivals (Spring and Autumn) are very popular. Details in a travelogue (soon). 

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