Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Gifu, Japan

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.1 km
Ascend 60 m
Descend 44 m

Experience Gifu in Japan in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Gifu

Sight 1: 名和昆虫博物館 (Nawa Insect Museum)

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The Nawa Insect Museum is a museum in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the Nawa Insect Research Center.

Wikipedia: Nawa Insect Museum (EN)

103 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Zenrinji

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Zenrinji Temple is a temple of the Rinzai sect of Myoshinji sect with the eleven-sided Kannon Bodhisattva as its main shrine located on the slopes of Mt. Kinka in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. Mino Shin Shikoku No. 7 Temple.

Wikipedia: 禅林寺 (岐阜市) (JA)

207 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Gifu City Museum of History

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The Gifu City Museum of History is a city-supported history museum located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Located in Gifu Park at the base of Mount Kinka, it is in the heart of Gifu City's sightseeing area.

Wikipedia: Gifu City Museum of History (EN)

260 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: 岐阜公園

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Gifu Park is a public park located at the base of Mount Kinka in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Inside the park, there are many attractions, including Gifu Castle, Mount Kinka, the Mt. Kinka Ropeway, the Gifu City Museum of History, the Eizō & Tōichi Katō Memorial Art Museum, and the Nawa Insect Museum. In 2006, it was selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Public Historical Parks.

Wikipedia: Gifu Park (EN)

500 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Gifu Gokoku Shrine

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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. Official ceremonies are also held at the neighboring Hotel Seiran, which is part of the shrine facilities.

Wikipedia: Gifu Gokoku Shrine (EN)

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