SPOT & EVENT INFORMATION
Ukai
Gifu city is also home to Japan's most ancient fishing tradition called " Ukai" or cormorant fishing, a 1300-year-old method of fishing. Ukai tour take place at night, the light of bonfires from the boat effects to the river as red and the castle appears behind is such an impressive views. It attracts thousands of visitors in the summer.
Gifu Castle
Gifu city symbol. It is known that Oda Nobunaga once lived there. The present castle tower was rebuilt in 1956 (Showa 31), and its inside is a document display and observation deck.
Gifu Kinkasan Ropeway
46 people gondola ropeway connecting Gifu Park. Kinkazan on its feet. From the summit you can see not only Gifu city but also the suburbs. Round trip charge is 1050 yen.
Yanagise Shopping Street
An arcade town with a nostalgic atmosphere of good old Showa. In addition to long-established cafeterias and Japanese confectionery shops, recently, general-purpose sundries have appeared one after another. As it is covered, it can be enjoyed without being influenced by the weather.