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Gifu
During the Sengoku period (1467-1603), Lord Oda Nobunaga, who used Gifu Castle as his base to unify the nation, abolished previous regulations to revive the war-torn town of Gifu. He introduced the policy of "Rakuichi Rakuza," allowing anyone to freely engage in commerce, and created a thriving castle town where people, goods, and information gathered. Furthermore, he welcomed the Portuguese missionary Luis Frois, initiating new exchanges with foreign countries. Nobunaga's innovative approach to cultural exchange during the Sengoku period，unhindered by existing conventions, represents the vision of the "New MICE" that Gifu City aspires to pursue in the future.
Access
Chubu Centrair International Airport> Meitetsu Gifu Station: Approx. 65 min. by train (Meitetsu Limited Express)
JR Nagoya Station> JR Gifu Station: Approx. 20 min. by train (JR Tokaido Main Line Rapid)
Venues overview
| Facility | Rooms | |
| Hotel | 31 | 2,705 |
| Ryokan | 9 | 283 |
| Total | 40 | 2,988 |
Pre-/Post-Convention Programs
- Exquisite Onboard Ozashiki Asobi with a Maiko
Enjoy boat entertainment on the Nagara River, where Lord Oda Nobunaga once hosted his guests. It is an exquisite onboard ozashiki asobi that Gifu proudly offers, blending the tradition of cormorant fishing with the culture of banquet entertainment. Gifu is the only place in western Japan where male geisha, known as taikomochi, are active in the local hanamachi (geisha district). Kikuji, a master of the art of entertainment, will kindly guide guests through the ozashiki asobi together with a maiko. Board a yakatabune (roofed pleasure boat) on a summer evening, gaze at Mt. Kinka, and sail upstream, feeling the river breeze. Enjoying local sake and a gourmet bento on the boat is the ultimate luxury. - Ayu Sweet-Making Experience
Let's make Gifu's classic Ayu sweets together with the young owner of a long-established Japanese confectionery shop. From hand-cooking the dough to wrapping the gyuhi (sweet rice cake), the process is surprisingly challenging, but the Ayu sweets you make yourself are especially delicious. You can customize your Ayu sweets by adding your favorite face or letters with a branding iron and take them home as a special souvenir.
Support Programs for Convention
| Support for bidding process | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Type of Support | Availability | |
| Site inspection | Arranging an inspection trip for site selection | Yes | |
| Support for hosting/preparation | |||
| Category | Type of Support | Availability | |
| PR | Support for encouraging participation in the event | Yes | |
| Supporting other PR activities | Yes | ||
| Conference and event preparation | Providing information on PCOs, travel agencies and event management companies | Yes | |
| Providing information on reception venues (including unique venues) | Yes | ||
| Providing information on related programs (local attractions, traditional performing arts, post-convention programs, sightseeing and hands-on experiences with Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants) | Yes | ||
| Providing tourism information | Yes | ||
| Conference and event operation | Arranging reception venues (including unique venues) | Yes | |
| Arranging volunteers | Yes | ||
| Setting up an information desk | Yes | ||
| Providing maps/guidebooks for participants | Yes | ||
| Arranging shuttle buses | Yes | ||
| Providing convention bags | Yes | ||
| Hospitality | Welcome posters and digital signage | Yes | |
| Welcome message by the head of the local government | Yes | ||
| Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities | Yes | ||
| Providing discounts on public transportation | Yes | ||
| Dispatching tourism ambassadors | N/A | ||
| Related programs | Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts | Yes | |
| Making arrangements for post-convention programs | Yes | ||
| Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants | Yes | ||
| Arranging tour interpreters and guides | Yes | ||
Support Programs for Incentive Travel
| Support for Planning Incentive Travel | |
|---|---|
| Type of Support | Availability |
| Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities) | Yes |
| Creation of draft proposals, providing information | Yes |
| Financial and Logistical Support for Incentive Travel | |
| Type of Support | Availability |
| Accommodation | N/A |
| Airport transfer services | N/A |
| Welcome banners | Yes |
| Chartered transport (e.g. coaches) | Yes |
| Prepaid cards for public transport | N/A |
| Venues (MICE facilities, unique venues) | Yes |
| Event management services | Yes |
| Recruiting volunteers to assist at events | Yes |
| Excursions, technical visits etc. | Yes |
| Attractions, entertainment etc. | Yes |
| Experience programs | Yes |
| Local cuisine, traditional cuisine | Yes |
| Greeting at airport or station | Yes |
| Greeting or welcome letter from local government head | Yes |
| Travel brochures | Yes |
| Discount coupons | Yes |
| Giveaways | Yes |
Support and subsidies for conventions, events, and excursions are available through the "World Event and Convention Complex GIFU Support Program."
For further details, please contact Gifu Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Venues
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HotelDaiwa Roynet Hotel Gifu
Gifu
The hotel offers spacious guest rooms that are among the largest in the Gifu Station area...
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Unique VenueUkai (cormorant fishing) on the Nagara River
Gifu
The history of Ukai (cormorant fishing) on the Nagara River in Gifu dates back of more th...
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HotelGifu Washington Hotel Plaza
Gifu
Gifu Washington Hotel Plaza is a 7 minute walk from JR Gifu Station. The hotel has two re...
