Things to see in Gifu
Gifu is a city in Japan, with an urban population of about 413 thousand. Below are 20 notable places within about 6 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Gifu Castle History
Gifu Castle is a Japanese castle located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Along with Mount Kinka and the Nagara River, it is one of the main symbols of the city.
2Gifu Great Buddha History
The Gifu Great Buddha is a large Buddhist statue located in Shōhō-ji in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It was conceived by the 11th head priest of Kinpouzan Shōhō temple, Ichyuu, around 1790, in hopes of averting large earthquakes and famines.
3Mount Kinka Nature
Mt. Kinka, also known as Kinkazan, is located in the heart of the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and rises to a height of 329 m (1,079 ft).
4Inaba Shrine Place of worship
Inaba Shrine is a Shinto shrine located at the base of Mount Kinka in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Originally, its name was written 稲葉神社, which is pronounced the same way.
5Gifu Mosque Place of worship
The Gifu Mosque or Bab al-Islam Gifu Mosque is a mosque in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is the first mosque in the prefecture.
6Gifu Park Park
Gifu Park is a public park located at the base of Mount Kinka in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
7Sōfuku-ji Temple Place of worship
Sōfuku-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The temple has strong ties to both Saitō Dōsan and Oda Nobunaga.
8The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu Art
The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu is art museum located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The focus of the museum is on art and artists related to Gifu Prefecture, but the museum also collects pieces from other places in Japan and overseas.
9Zuiryū-ji Temple Place of worship
Zuiryū-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect built in Mino Province (modern-day Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan). It is a branch temple of Myōshin-ji in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
10Jōzai-ji Temple Place of worship
Jōzai-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Nichiren sect in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Its formal name is Shūrinzan Jōzai-ji.
11Shōhō-ji Temple Place of worship
Shōhō-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Ōbaku school of Buddhism in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is a branch temple of Mampuku-ji in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture.
12Nawa Insect Museum Museum
The Nawa Insect Museum is a museum in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the Nawa Insect Research Center.
13Kanō Tenmangū Place of worship
Kanō Tenman-gū is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It was built as the shrine to protect Izumii Castle (predecessor to Kanō Castle).
14Gifu Gokoku Shrine Place of worship
Gifu Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine located at the base of Mount Kinka in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to the 37,000 residents of Gifu Prefecture who have died in wars since the Meiji Restoration.
15Mount Dodo Nature
Mount Dodo, or Mount Dodogamine, is located in the northern part of the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan it is 417.9 m (1,371 ft) in height, making it the tallest mountain in the city.
16Sagiyama Castle History
Sagiyama Castle was a castle built in Mino Province in middle Japan during the late-Heian period (late 12th century); it was destroyed during the Sengoku period in the mid-16th century.
17Kashimori Shrine Place of worship
Kashimori Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. From long ago, it has been considered a good place for married couples and children to go for good luck.
18Mie-ji Temple Place of worship
Mie-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect located in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is also referred to as Mie-ji Kannon.
19Zenkō-ji Temple Place of worship
Zenkō-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect in Mino Province (modern-day Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan). It is a branch temple of Daigo-ji in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
20Kogane Shrine Place of worship
Kogane Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Claimed to have been first built in 135, it has long been considered a place to pray for financial blessings.
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