Gifu
Sign in to saveis a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important strategic role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords used the area as a base in their efforts to unify and control Japan. Among them, Oda Nobunaga, who gave the region the name it is known by today. Gifu continued to flourish even after Japan's unification as both an important shukuba along the Edo period Nakasendō and, later, as one of Japan's fashion centers. It has been
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Gifu is a city in south-central Japan that serves as the capital of Gifu Prefecture and has held strategic importance throughout Japanese history due to its central location. The city played a key role during Japan's period of civil conflict when warlords used it as a base to pursue national unification, and it later became an important trade hub and fashion center during Japan's unified periods.
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Key facts
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- Gifu
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- Prefecture capital and Core city
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- Seen from Twin Arch 138 Gifu city distant view and Mt. Hanafusa Gifu CastleKawaramachi YanagaseGifu Family Park Gifu Great BuddhaCormorant fishing on the Nagara River
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- Location of Gifu in Gifu Prefecture
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- Japan
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42 sectionsContents
- Overview
- Cityscape
- Geography
- Climate
- Surrounding municipalities
- Demographics
- History
- Sengoku period
- Edo and Meiji periods
- World War II
- Modern history
- Government
- Local government
- External relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- International
- National
- Economy
- Education
- Colleges and universities
- Transportation
- Tourism
- Cormorant fishing
- Museums
- Festivals and events
- Athletics
- Other attractions
- Historical areas
- Castles
- Major shrines
- Major temples
- Culture
- Lifestyle
- Notable people from Gifu
- Politicians
- Culture and arts
- Entertainment
- Athletes
- Others
- See also
- References
- External links
is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important strategic role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords used the area as a base in their efforts to unify and control Japan. Among them, Oda Nobunaga, who gave the region the name it is known by today. Gifu continued to flourish even after Japan's unification as both an important shukuba along the Edo period Nakasendō and, later, as one of Japan's fashion centers. It has been designated a core city by the national government. The city is a part of the Chūkyō metropolitan area, centered around Nagoya.
== Overview == Located on the alluvial plain of the Nagara River, Gifu has taken advantage of the surrounding natural resources to create both traditional industries (including Mino washi and agriculture) and tourism opportunities such as cormorant fishing. Mount Kinka, one of the city's major symbols, is home to a nationally designated forest and Gifu Castle, a replica of Nobunaga's former castle. Gifu also hosts many festivals and events throughout the year.