Gifu

City · Gifu Prefecture, 🇯🇵 Japan

Population 400,118

Area 204 km²

Time zone Asia/Tokyo

Official website www.city.gifu.lg.jp

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Gifu Essentials

Gifu combines Sengoku-period history with unique cultural traditions. At its heart lies Mount Kinka, topped by Gifu Castle and accessible via ropeway. The city is renowned for the 1,300-year-old practice of ukai (cormorant fishing) on the Nagara River, detailed at the dedicated Ukai Museum. Cultural landmarks include the Great Buddha of Shoho-ji and the Toyo Ito-designed Gifu Media Cosmos. Nature and history converge at Gifu Park and Bairin Park, while Gifu City Tower 43 offers panoramic views of the Nobi Plain.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May

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Typical weather in January

Poor

7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -5°–12°
-1° at night
18 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -5°–15°
-1° at night
14 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -2°–20°
2° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 1°–25°
7° at night
12 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–28°
13° at night
12 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–31°
18° at night
16 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 19°–34°
23° at night
18 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Poor

32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–35°
24° at night
16 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Fair

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 15°–32°
20° at night
16 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Good

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 7°–28°
13° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 1°–22°
7° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -3°–16°
1° at night
19 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 118
Electricity: Type A / Type B
100 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Japanese
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +81

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

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