This castle was once resided by Oda Nobunaga, one of the most well-known feudal warlords who almost unified Japan during the Warring States Period, when he was actively expanding his domains. Visitors can gaze over the distant views of mountains of Ibuki, Yoro, and Ontake as well as the Nobi Plain from its keep. Panoramic night views can be enjoyed from the castle only for a limited time.
It only takes 3 minutes to reach the top of the mountain by ropeway, and about 8-minute walk leads you to the castle from the ropeway station.

● Fee: (Gifu Castle) Adults 200 yen / Children 100 yen
(Ropeway) Adults 1,080 yen / Children 540 yen
● Gifu Castle Opening Hours:
< March 16th to May 11th > 9:30 to 17:30
< May 12th to October 16th> 8:30 to 17:30
< Oct. 17th to March 15th※> 9: 30 to 16: 30
<※ New Year's Day > 6:30 to 16:30
● Gifu Castle Panoramic Night View (2015)
< April 29th to May 6th> to 21:30
< July18th to August 31st > to 22:00
< September 1st to October 12th: only Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays> to 21:30
● Telephone: (Gifu Castle) 058-263-4853
(Ropeway) 058-262-6784
URL: http://www.kinkazan.co.jp/

This museum features the history and culture of Gifu, especially the Era of Oda Nobunaga. Visitors can observe a bird’s eye view of then Gifu Castle town and the replica of its townscape in addition to trying on kimono from the Warring States Period.

● Fee: Adults over high school age: 300 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 150 yen
● Opening Hours: 9: 00 to 17: 00 (last admission: 16:30 )
● Closed: Mondays (Tuesdays when a Monday falls on a public holiday), the next days of public holidays, and Dec. 28th to Jan. 3rd
● Telephone: 058-265-0010
Address: 2-18-1 Omiya-cho, Gifu City

This museum was founded in 1919 by Yasushi Nawa, the "Father of Insects" and "Godfather of Gifu Butterflies" currently owning a collection of 300,000 specimens of 12,000 insect species around the world.
Designed by Goichi Takeda who contributed to the establishment of modern Japanese architecture in the Kansai area, its building is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property

● Fee: Adults 500 yen / Children 400 yen
● Opening Hours: 10: 00 to 17: 00
● Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays (unless they fall on public holidays)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (December to February)
Open all days during the summer holiday season
● Telephone: 058-263-0038
Address: 2-18 Omiya-cho, Gifu City

Regarded as one of the three Great Statues of Buddha and the largest dry-lacquered image in Japan, this 13.7-meter-high statue was made in the late Edo Period with wood, bamboo and traditional Japanese paper, etc. that are the representatives of Gifu culture.

● Fee: Adults 200 yen / Children 100 yen
● Opening Hours: 9: 00 to 17: 00
● No Holidays
● Telephone: 058-264-2760
Address: 8 daibutu-cho, Gifu City

In commemoration of the Gifu-native brother artists, Eizo and Koichi Kato, this museum has a collection and exhibition of their art work many of which feature the Nagara River and Mt. Kinka.

● Fee: Adults over high school age 300 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 150 yen
● Opening Hours: 9: 00 to 17: 00 (last admission: 16:30 )
● Closed: Mondays (Tuesday when a Monday falls on a public holiday), Dec. 28 to January 3
● Telephone: 058-264-6410
Address: 1-46 Omiya-cho, Gifu City

The first museum in Japan specializing in "Ukai" cormorant fishing. Highlights include the world’s first picture scroll-type screen “Guidance Theater" and various hands-on exhibits and displays. Good souvenir place.

● Fee: Adults 500 yen / Children 250 yen
● Opening Hours:
< May 1st to October 15th> 9:00 to 19:00 (last admission: 18:30)
< October 16th to April 30th > 9:00 to 17:00 (last admission: 16:30 )
● Closed:
< October 16th to April 30th> Tuesdays (the following weekday when a Tuesday falls on a public holiday), Dec. 29th to January 3rd
* Open all days from May 1st through October 15th
● Parking Fee: Free of charge for 90 minutes at a maximum for exhibition viewers, or shopping or dining within the facility
● Telephone: 058-210-1555
Address: 51-2 Nagara, Gifu City
URL: http://ukaimuseum.jp

Famed as the museum of sal trees, this museum features oil paintings, Japanese paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and art work of renowned artists in various genres such as Renoir, Chagall and Ryuzaburo Umehara. Biwa (Japanese lute) concerts are also held in the mid-to-late June when the sal blossoms are in season.

Fee: Adults: 1,200 yen / High school and college students: 800 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 600 yen
● Opening Hours: 9: 00 to 17: 00 (last admission: 16:30)
● Closed: Tuesdays (Wednesdays when a Tuesday falls on a public holiday) and the year-end through New Year holidays
● Telephone: 058-295-3535
Address: 3535 Fukudoyama, Gifu City
URL: http://www.sanko-museum.or.jp/

Dubbed as the “historic park where the soul of Lord Nobunaga resonates,” this center is modeled after a traditional samurai residence. This center provides information on Gifu Park as well as light meals and drinks, offers a free resting area, and sells souvenirs unique to Gifu with a washroom and a rental cycle station located adjacently. Convenient as the hub for strolling in Gifu.

● Telephone: 058-264-4865
Address: 1-39 Omiya-cho, Gifu City