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Where is Gifu, Japan?

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Gifu is a city in central Japan, located in Gifu Prefecture in the Chubu region on the island of Honshu. It lies north of Nagoya and south of Takayama, with Ogaki situated to the southwest and Seki to the north.

Location Map of Gifu, Japan

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Where is Gifu Located?

Gifu is a city in central Japan, located in Gifu Prefecture in the Chubu region on the island of Honshu. It lies north of Nagoya and south of Takayama, with Ogaki situated to the southwest and Seki to the north.

The city covers an area of 203.60 sq km (78.61 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 400,000 as of the 2020 census.

Gifu is known for its historical traditions and river setting, with attractions such as Gifu Castle, Nagaragawa River, Mount Kinka, Gifu Park, Nagaragawa Ukai Museum, and the nearby Kinkazan Ropeway.

Gifu, Japan Facts

CategoryDetails
City NameGifu
CountryJapan
PrefectureGifu Prefecture
RegionCh奴bu (Central Japan)
EstablishedJuly 1, 1889
PopulationApprox. 400,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area203.60 sq km (78.61 sq mi)
Population DensityAbout 2,000 people per sq km
Coordinates35.4233掳 N, 136.7607掳 E
Time ZoneJapan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9)
Postal Codes500-xxxx
Area Code+81 58
Major WaterwaysNagara River
TransportationJR T艒kaid艒 Line, Meitetsu Line; road networks
Famous ForCormorant fishing on the Nagara River, Gifu Castle, and traditional crafts
Top AttractionsGifu Castle, Mount Kinka, Nagara River, Kawara-machi Historic District
Official Websitehttps://www.city.gifu.lg.jp

Distance from Gifu to Major Cities in Japan

  • Gifu to Nagoya 鈥 30 km (19 miles)
  • Gifu to Kyoto 鈥 120 km (75 miles)
  • Gifu to Osaka 鈥 150 km (93 miles)
  • Gifu to Kobe 鈥 170 km (106 miles)
  • Gifu to Nara 鈥 140 km (87 miles)
  • Gifu to Shizuoka 鈥 160 km (99 miles)
  • Gifu to Hamamatsu 鈥 130 km (81 miles)
  • Gifu to Toyama 鈥 150 km (93 miles)
  • Gifu to Kanazawa 鈥 200 km (124 miles)
  • Gifu to Nagano 鈥 140 km (87 miles)
  • Gifu to Matsumoto 鈥 120 km (75 miles)
  • Gifu to Tokyo 鈥 370 km (230 miles)
  • Gifu to Yokohama 鈥 390 km (242 miles)
  • Gifu to Saitama 鈥 360 km (224 miles)
  • Gifu to Chiba 鈥 400 km (249 miles)
  • Gifu to Niigata 鈥 320 km (199 miles)
  • Gifu to Sendai 鈥 650 km (404 miles)
  • Gifu to Hiroshima 鈥 420 km (261 miles)
  • Gifu to Fukuoka 鈥 750 km (466 miles)
  • Gifu to Sapporo 鈥 1,200 km (746 miles)