Museums in Gifu
This overview contains all museums in and around Gifu. Curious about which museums there are in Gifu? These are the museums:
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Gifu is a historic city in central Japan, serving as the capital of Gifu Prefecture. The city has played a significant role in Japanese history, particularly during the Sengoku period when it was an important strategic location for military operations.
Today, Gifu is known for its traditional crafts, including paper lanterns (Gifu Chochin) and traditional Japanese umbrellas (Gifu Wagasa). The city sits at the confluence of the Kiso and Nagara rivers, with the iconic Mount Kinka rising in its center, topped by the historic Gifu Castle.
The city maintains a strong cultural heritage while embracing modern development, featuring various museums that showcase both traditional Japanese arts and contemporary culture. Gifu is also famous for its cormorant fishing tradition on the Nagara River, a practice that has continued for over 1,300 years.
This overview contains all museums in and around Gifu. Curious about which museums there are in Gifu? These are the museums:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any current exhibitions in and around Gifu.
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Gifu.