Gifu Light Story

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Gifu Light Story

A unique light-up event in Gifu City featuring Gifu umbrellas and Gifu lanterns.

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The "Gifu Light Story 2024" is a distinctive light-up event in Gifu City, utilizing traditional crafts such as Gifu umbrellas and Gifu lanterns, both designated as national traditional crafts.

The light-up takes place at Gifu Park and Shobo-ji Temple, with the main photo spot being the "Kabukimon Gate" at the entrance to the Gifu Park area. The gate, along with displayed Gifu umbrellas, is illuminated in colorful lighting, creating an exceptional photo opportunity. The staircase features projection mapping leading to an approximately 50m long illuminated pathway. Highlights include the "Umbrella Waterfall," a three-dimensional display of numerous Gifu umbrellas, and the "Phantom Light Waterfall," which vividly colors the imaginary garden of the feudal warlord Oda Nobunaga through powerful projection mapping.

Additionally, Shobo-ji Temple offers a solemn atmosphere different from usual, adorned with Gifu lanterns and color lighting, complementing the Gifu Great Buddha.

During weekends within the event period, "Gifu Castle Panoramic Night View" is held, where visitors can enjoy a 360-degree night view of Gifu City from the Gifu Castle tower.

Highlights

  • Featuring Gifu umbrellas and Gifu lanterns.
  • Enhanced projection mapping creating an immersive outdoor light art space.
  • Light-up venues are Gifu Park and Shobo-ji Temple.
  • The Kabukimon Gate at Gifu Park area is a popular photo spot.
  • "Gifu Castle Panoramic Night View" during weekends of the event period.

Photos

  • The classic photo spot is "Light of Kabukimon Gate - 50m Pathway of Light."
Image provided by: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee

    The classic photo spot is "Light of Kabukimon Gate - 50m Pathway of Light." Image provided by: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee

  • "Phantom Light Waterfall" with a theme of Japanese elegance and splendor
Image provided by: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee

    "Phantom Light Waterfall" with a theme of Japanese elegance and splendor Image provided by: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee

  • Gifu Great Buddha shown in different expressions with color lighting
Image provided by: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee

    Gifu Great Buddha shown in different expressions with color lighting Image provided by: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee

  • Nationally designated traditional craft, Gifu lanterns
Image provided by: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee

    Nationally designated traditional craft, Gifu lanterns Image provided by: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee

  • "Gifu Castle Panoramic Night View" with a 360-degree view from Gifu Castle tower
Image provided by: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee

    "Gifu Castle Panoramic Night View" with a 360-degree view from Gifu Castle tower Image provided by: GIFU Night View Project Executive Committee

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Details

Name in Japanese
ぎふ灯り物語
Telephone
058-265-3984
Location
Gifu Park (1 Omiya-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture)
Shobo-ji Temple (8 Daibutsu-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture)
Dates/Times
January 18 to 26, 2025 / 5:00pm to 8:30pm (Last entry at 8:00pm)
Admission
Adults (university students and above) 1,000 yen, junior high and high school students 500 yen, children below elementary school age and persons with disabilities free
Access
About 15 minutes by Gifu Bus from JR Gifu Station or Meitetsu Gifu Station, 3 minutes on foot from "Gifu Park Rekishi Hakubutsukan-mae" bus stop
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)