Gifu Travel Guide

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      Gifu city View from tha castle
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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 Park

Gifu Park, Gifu

 bebejepang Says:  A leisure park with small pond, pagoda and insect museum. 

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. 

Go up to the hill, find...

Go up to the hill, find..., Gifu

 Kartann Says:  Go up to the hill, find wonderful view! 

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  

Juhachiro

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Gifu

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Restaurants  

a sushi shop: Ice Cream

a sushi shop: Ice Cream, Gifu

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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 

Nightlife  

Bier hall: Foreigner's hang out

Bier hall: Foreigner's hang out, Gifu

 WorldMartha Says:  Friendly staff, easy drinking spot (not expected to order food like at izakayas), often frequented by other foreigners. 

Transportation  

train for Kani

train for Kani, Gifu

 miochida Says:  I am looking for train transportation from Kakamigahara in Gifu to Kani. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Seki city, the knife place

Seki city, the knife place, Gifu

 violette_ca Says:  A very good place to buy knifes and good prices 

Climbing Mount Kinka

Climbing Mount Kinka, Gifu

 woef Says:  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... 

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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... 

Taking the boat ride down the...

Taking the boat ride down the..., Gifu

 shuyea Says:  Taking the boat ride down the Nagaragawa. As above. 

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 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... 

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Hida Takayama -- Little Kyoto

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 There are about one hundred towns called "Little Kyoto" in Japan, Takayama is also one of them. 

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 Takayama, Gifu prefecture 

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 Takayama of Gifu-ken 

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 The sluster makes us be in old tales. Shirakawa-go district consists of several kilometers standing traditional paticular old house "Gassho-zukuri" which has big and high loof are thatched. 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Gifu. I'd love to share with you the 4 tips I've written, the 15 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created. 

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