Gifu City : Where Business Meet Tradition

Gifu city, located in the south of Gifu prefecture, serves as the capital of the prefecture. Its central location in Japan has given Gifu city an important role in the country's history.

Gifu was the first city in Japan to receive certification as a Japan Heritage site, highlighting the cultural properties rich in historical charm that have been passed down through generations.

Located in Gifu Castle, Lord Nobunaga Oda sought to unify the world. Prince Nobunaga captivated distinguished guests from around the globe, including Luis Frois, with his hospitality, which transformed his previously cold-hearted image. They enjoyed activities such as watching cormorant fishing on the Nagara River and staying at mountain lodgings that were famously referred to as a "paradise on earth."

Gifu has become a prosperous area due to its proximity to Aichi Prefecture and its major automobile industries. The city is home to many metalworking businesses and boasts a wide range of traditional industries, including Gifu fans, Japanese Mino paper, Gifu lanterns, Gifu umbrellas, and traditional foods.

JR GIFU STATION

JR Gifu Station is connected to the Shinkansen served JR Nagoya Station offering a 20 min access by special rapid train on the JR Tokaido Line.

MICE Facilities : World Event And Convention Complex Gifu

"World Event And Convention Complex Gifu" refers to a group of four facilities, which include a hall, a conference hall, and sports facilities such as athletic fields and baseball fields. These facilities are located on a 30-hectare area along the Nagara River, offering views of Gifu’s iconic Mt. Kinka and Gifu Castle.

The facilities are conveniently located within walking distance, forming a large complex capable of hosting various types of events and conventions simultaneously.

Nagarawagawa Convention Center

Nagaragawa Convention Center was designed by the world-famous architect Tadao Ando and offers the following facilities:

MAIN HALL	705㎡, Capacity of 1,684 seats, Accomｍodate conferences, conventions and concerts/shows
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ROOM	300㎡, School style 80 seats
LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM	400㎡, School Style 306 seats, Theater Style 450 seats

Activity : Gifu Night View

Gifu city offer an unforgivable night view from Mt. Kinka・Gifu Castle.

The climb to Gifu castle is made by a 4 minutes ride of the Gifu Mt. kinka Ropeway and a 7-minutes walk to Gifu Castle.

From the castle tower, you can see an unique 360-degree panoramic night view that has been compared to aurora borealis.

Activity : Gifu Akari Monogatari 2025 (January special event)

Gifu Akari Monogatari 2025 is the fifth edition of a unique light-up event held in Gifu city, focusing on traditional national crafts such as Gifu Umbrella and Gifu Lanterns, which are designated as national traditional crafts.

Visitors can enjoy numerous color-lit Gifu Umbrella accompanied by music and projection mapping in the Gifu Park area. They can also experience the unique atmosphere of the Gifu Daibutsu illuminated by Gifu lanterns.

This event will be held from January 18th to 26th.

Information shared with the courtesy of Gifu Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Gifu Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Gifu Convention and Visitors Bureau aims to promote conventions and tourism in Gifu City. Their goal is to enhance international mutual understanding, revitalize the local economy, and improve cultural offerings.

To achieve this, they leverage the industrial, technological, cultural, and historical resources of Gifu City and its surrounding area. Their efforts include attracting and supporting conventions and promoting Gifu as a destination for international conventions and tourism.

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