Location

Located in the center of Japan, Gifu is one of Greater Nagoya's primary cities.

Access

18 minutes from Nagoya by train.

55 minutes to Centrair by train, 70 minutes by car.

Infrastructure

Re-development of Gifu Station has brought many skyscrapers to the area.

The Meishin and Tokai Hokuriku Expressways provide excellent access. The Tokai Loop Expressway is under construction.

Economy & Industry

Main industries are apparel, industrial metals, and printing.

One of Japan's primary fashion centers alongside Tokyo and Osaka.

12 universities and research facilities provide excellent know-how.

Several International Convention Facilities have been made available in the city.

Life and Culture

Rich history, culture, and natural resources make Gifu an excellent tourist spot. (Nagaragawa Ukai, Kinkasan)

Industries that continue traditional ways. (Gifu Chouchin - lanterns and Wagasa - umbrellas)

Large-scale commercial development program that covers Gifu to Yanagase.

Surface Area:

195.12km²

Manufactured Products Shipped: (100 million yen)

2,875

Population:

401,657

Number of Firms:

25,865

Important Industries:

apparel, industrial metals, printing, food processing, chemicals and plastics

Primary Players:

Nohhi Logistics Co., Ltd. API Co., Ltd. Gifu Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. Hirota Co., Ltd.

Universities and Research Facilities:

Gifu University (Collaborative Center for Academy/Industry/Government, Gifu University Hospital), Gifu Pharmaceutical University

Corporate Enticement Projects

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*Surface Area, Value of Manufactured Products Shipped, Population, and No. of Firms from Toyo Keizai "Toshi Datapack 2004"

• The Collaborative Center for Academia-Industry-Government joint promotes the conducting of research between the three bodies.
• Plentiful human resources that come from the high concentration of top-quality educational facilities in the area.
• Rich history, culture, and natural beauty provide a high quality of life. Also houses GN's second largest population.

Contact:

Gifu City Hall

Address:

1-11 Kanda-cho Gifu, Gifu

Phone:

+81-58-265-4141

URL:

http://www.city.gifu.lg.jp/c/19110106/19110106.html