Gifu Japan Travel Guide
Essential for navigation and public transport routes.
Jorudan/Navitime provide detailed train and bus schedules.
A helpful application for real-time language translation.
Locates free Wi-Fi hotspots across Japan.
Check app stores for particular local tourism applications.
Official travel information for all of Japan.
Comprehensive journey advice for various destinations.
The official local tourism information portal.
Facts concerning the wider Gifu prefecture.
Search for material about Japan or the Chubu region.
Lonely Planet Japan, A Popular series of travel guidebooks Japan, and Fodor's Japan cover Gifu Prefecture.
"Shogun" by James Clavell (fictionalized historical context). Books on Japanese history or culture.
Free tourist pamphlets and brochures at information centers, highlighting events.
Plan to arrive at Chubu Centrair International Airport 2-3 hours before departure.
Arrive at Gifu Station 15-30 minutes before your train departure.
Confirm all return documents and pack whatever last-minute items.
Reach out and about to your embassy for assistance with lost documents or travel emergencies during departure.
Discover the impact of the great unifier on Gifu's history.
Witness the millennium-old cormorant fishing on Nagara River.
Explore preserved machiya houses and traditional merchant streets.
Appreciate the intricate art of traditional Japanese paper-making.
Experience local celebrations and events by season.
Observe distinct daily rhythms away from major metropolitan areas.
Witness the unique Ukai cormorant fishing tradition on the Nagara River at night.
Hike or take the ropeway to Gifu Castle, offering panoramic city views.
Discover intricate local arts like Mino Washi paper and traditional fans.
Journey into the neighborhoods around and less large shops for real encounters beyond typical tourist spots.
