Access

Access within Gifu City

The main means of transportation in the city are the buses.
It operates in various directions from JR Gifu Station and Meitetsu Gifu Station.
JR Gifu Station and Meitetsu Gifu Station are about 5 minutes on foot.
Please use the Gifu City Tourist Information Center on the 2nd floor of JR Gifu Station.

Main spotHow to access by route bus from JR Gifu Station, Meitetsu Gifu Station, Gifu Bus Terminal

Gifu Park, Gifu Castle
  1. Route ①

    Bound for "Yamagata Bus Terminal" and other bounds for Nagarabashi

    Destination number "N32" to "N86"
    JR Gifu Station ⑫⑬ Bus Stop/Meitetsu Gifu Station Bus Stop ④
    Route ②

    "City loop line counterclockwise"

    JR Gifu Station ⑪ Bus Stop/Meitetsu Gifu Station ④ Bus Stop
    Approximately 14 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
    Approximately 14 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
  2. Get off at "Gifu Park/Gifu Castle"
    3 minutes walk

  3. 4 minutes to the summit station on the Kinkazan Ropeway in Gifu Park 8 minutes walk from the summit station to Gifu Castle Ropeway fare: 1,300 yen (round trip for adults)

  1. Route ②

    "City loop line counterclockwise"

    JR Gifu Station ⑪ Bus Stop/Meitetsu Gifu Station ④ Bus Stop
    Approximately 14 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
  2. Get off at "Gifu Park/Gifu Castle"
    3 minutes walk

  3. 4 minutes to the summit station on the Kinkazan Ropeway in Gifu Park 8 minutes walk from the summit station to Gifu Castle Ropeway fare: 1,300 yen (round trip for adults)

Boarding point for cormorant fishing observation boats, Kawaramachi (old townscape)
  1. Route ①

    Bound for "Yamagata Bus Terminal" and other bounds for Nagarabashi

    Destination number "N32" to "N86"
    JR Gifu Station ⑫⑬ Bus Stop/Meitetsu Gifu Station Bus Stop ④
    Route ②

    "City loop line counterclockwise"

    JR Gifu Station ⑪ Bus Stop/Meitetsu Gifu Station ④ Bus Stop
    Approximately 15 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
    Approximately 15 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
  2. Get off at "Nagarabashi Minami-Kawaramachi"
    1 minute walk

  1. Route ②

    "City loop line counterclockwise"

    JR Gifu Station ⑪ Bus Stop/Meitetsu Gifu Station ④ Bus Stop
    Approximately 15 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
  2. Get off at "Nagarabashi Minami-Kawaramachi"
    1 minute walk

Nagaragawa Convention Center(長良川国際会議場)
  1. Route ①

    Bound for "Nagara Yatsushiro Park"

    Destination number: "K50"
    JR Gifu Station Platform 10
    Route ②

    "City loop line counterclockwise"

    JR Gifu Station ⑪ Bus Stop/Meitetsu Gifu Station ④ Bus Stop
    Approximately 21 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
    Approximately 22 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
  2. 1 minute walk from "Nagaragawa Convention Center(長良川国際会議場)

    3 minutes on foot from "Nagaragawa Convention Center(長良川国際会議場) North Exit"

  1. Route ②

    "City loop line counterclockwise"

    JR Gifu Station ⑪ Bus Stop/Meitetsu Gifu Station ④ Bus Stop
    Approximately 22 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
  2. 3 minutes on foot from "Nagaragawa Convention Center(長良川国際会議場) North Exit"

Gifu Memorial Center(岐阜メモリアルセンター)
  1. Route ①

    Bound for "Nagara Yatsushiro Park"

    Destination number: "K50"
    JR Gifu Station Platform 10
    Route ②

    "City loop line counterclockwise"

    JR Gifu Station ⑪ Bus Stop/Meitetsu Gifu Station ④ Bus Stop
    Approximately 18 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
    Approximately 18 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
  2. 1 minute walk from "Memorial Main Gate"

    3 minutes walk from "Gifu Memorial Center(岐阜メモリアルセンター) North"

  1. Route ②

    "City loop line counterclockwise"

    JR Gifu Station ⑪ Bus Stop/Meitetsu Gifu Station ④ Bus Stop
    Approximately 18 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 250 yen
  2. 3 minutes walk from "Gifu Memorial Center(岐阜メモリアルセンター) North"

Gifu University
  1. Bound for "Gifu University Hospital"

    Destination numbers: "C70" to "C72", "N45"
    JR Gifu Station Platform ⑨ / Meitetsu Gifu Station Platforms ④ and ⑤
    Approximately 28 minutes from JR Gifu or Meitetsu Gifu, fare 400 yen
  2. 1 minute walk from "Gifu University"

Bus

  • Gifu Bus NaviOpen in new window
    You can search for Gifu Bus timetables, fares, and transfers.
  • Gifu Bus Stop InformationOpen in new window
    Information on bus stops at JR Gifu Station, Meitetsu Gifu Station, and Gifu Bus Terminal.
Guidance of route bus destination display
Example of bus destination display

Route buses running in the city display the destination with an alphabet and a two-digit number. The alphabet indicates the direction of the route, and the numbers indicate the stop and end point.
For example, "N" is for Nagara Bridge, and "K" is for Kinka Bridge. This means that you can get on a bus with a destination indicated by an "N" of "N32" or higher to get to Gifu Park or the cormorant viewing boat boarding area. It will be.
Bus stops at JR Gifu Station and Meitetsu Gifu Station are also numbered and color-coded.

Route list

In addition, for buses that go through JR Gifu Station and Meitetsu Gifu StationVia JR Gifu Station and Meitetsu Gifu Stationis marked.

Taxi/Rental car

sightseeing taxi
  • sightseeing taxi
  • <Gifu Guide Taxi>
    We will guide you to sightseeing spots that suit your needs and interests by taxi.
    It is convenient to make a reservation/meeting in advance.
    You can freely set the course according to your needs.
    <Reservation/Inquiries>

Taxi (area code 058)
Rent-a-car (area code 058)
J Net Rent a Car Gifu StationOpen in new window274-0582
Guts Rent-A-Car Gifu StationOpen in new window215-5315

share cycle

"Gifu-rideOpen in new windowis a shared cycle that can be rented and returned at any cycle port.
Install the dedicated app on your smartphone, register as a member, and scan the QR code on the bicycle to start using it!

Cycle ports where you can rent and return bikes are located at JR Gifu Station (two locations, at the south and north exits), Gifu Park, the Nagaragawa Ukai Museum, and some accommodations within the city.

In addition to the "pay-as-you-go rate" charged per 15 minutes , there is also a "1-day fixed rate plan" that is fixed for 24 hours. Available!

Payment can be made by credit card (VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, DINERS) or carrier payment (docomo, SoftBank). At the "JR Gifu Station South Exit" cycle port, you can also pay by cash or major transportation IC cards.

For details on how to use the Gifu City Share Cycle "Gifu-ride", location of the cycle port, fees, etc.hereOpen in new windowPlease refer to the.

How to Use

① After downloading the app and registering as a member, look for a cycle port. *Please turn on Bluetooth® and location information on your smartphone when using.
① After downloading the app and registering as a member, look for a cycle port. *Please turn on Bluetooth® and location information on your smartphone when using.
②This signboard is a landmark for the cycle port.
②This signboard is a landmark for the cycle port.
③ Select “Borrow”.
③ Select “Borrow”.
④Scan the two-dimensional barcode on the reading screen. The two-dimensional barcode is attached to the bicycle key.
④Scan the two-dimensional barcode on the reading screen. The two-dimensional barcode is attached to the bicycle key.
⑤ Unlocks when the lending procedure is completed.
⑤ Unlocks when the lending procedure is completed.
⑥ Manually lock the door. Select "Unlock" after temporary parking, and "Return" when returning.
⑥ Manually lock the door. Select "Unlock" after temporary parking, and "Return" when returning.
⑦ Return procedure completed. <font color="red">*If you do not complete the return by touching the "Return" button on the app, the bicycle will be temporarily parked and billing will continue. </font>
⑦ Return procedure completed.* If you touch the "Return" button on the app and do not complete the return, it will be treated as a temporary parking and billing will continue.