'''Gifu''' (岐阜) is the capital and largest city in Gifu Prefecture.  Though at the prefectural level Mie has the higher population, Gifu City has a significantly larger population than any city in all of Mie and is thus a major city.

'''Gifu''' (岐阜) is the capital and largest city in Gifu Prefecture.  Though at the prefectural level Mie has the higher population, Gifu City has a significantly larger population than any city in all of Mie and is thus a major city.

The trip from Nagoya to Gifu should take approximately 25-30 minutes.  Walking between the JR and Meitetsu stations takes less than five minutes.

The trip from Nagoya to Gifu should take approximately 25-30 minutes.  Walking between the JR and Meitetsu stations takes less than five minutes.

==Getting Around Town==

==Getting around Town==

Gifu has good bus service running out of both stations.  These can take you to all of the main places you'll be looking to go.

Gifu has good bus service running out of both stations.  These can take you to all of the main places you'll be looking to go.

You can pick up a bike out the south exit of JR Gifu Station.  Turn left out the exit of the station, the bike racks and rental building are at the far end of the area in front of the station.  Bikes can be kept overnight, however be aware that whatever day you return the bikes, it must be done by 7:00pm.

You can pick up a bike out the south exit of JR Gifu Station.  Turn left out the exit of the station, the bike racks and rental building are at the far end of the area in front of the station.  Bikes can be kept overnight, however be aware that whatever day you return the bikes, it must be done by 7:00pm.