Kawaramachi Streetscape

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Kawaramachi Streetscape

A castle town area and Japanese Heritage site built by Saito Dosan and developed by Oda Nobunaga.

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The Kawaramachi area in Gifu City is the famed downtown drag that covers the Ukai Viewing Boat Dock on the south bank of the Nagara River westward through Minatomachi, Tamamachi, and Motohamamachi.

This esteemed castle town was first constructed by Dosan Saito and later developed to its heyday by Oda Nobunaga, who used it as a base in his quest for unifying Japan. This key page in history led to full designation as a Japanese Heritage coined "Sengoku Castle Town Gifu, alive with Oda Nobunaga's hospitality."

The Kawaramachi area thrived as a river port village utilizing the Nagara River's water access, with numerous paper and lumber merchants lining the streets. Today, it still boasts a unique and beautiful townscape characterized by whitewood lattices.

Make your way down the streetscapes to find artisan producers and boutique sales of Gifu’s heritage crafts like umbrellas and Gifu lanterns, plus featured shops where you can step in yourself and try some local crafting firsthand. Foodies will delight known there are retro-modern eateries set in revamped old-world townhouses, perfect for a scenic town walk. For the best of photo-worthy vibes you can even rent a kimono and take it out for a stroll.

Highlights

  • The go-to area extending west from the Ukai Viewing Boat Dock on the south bank of the Nagara River.
  • The once lined streets of old-time paper and lumber merchants is kept today in picture-perfect townscape.
  • Originally developed as a castle town by Saito Dosan and further advanced by Oda Nobunaga.
  • Recognized as a Japanese Heritage site.
  • Charming vibes are fully revamped with trendy eateries set in renovated old-world townhouses and private estates.

Photos

  • Take to the charming townscape of heritage Japanese before heading over to see the Ukai fishermen.

    Take to the charming townscape of heritage Japanese before heading over to see the Ukai fishermen.

  • Picture-perfect Gifu lanterns hung on the eaves of houses.

    Picture-perfect Gifu lanterns hung on the eaves of houses.

  • Shops and eateries set in revamped traditional townhouses and storehouses line the streets.

    Shops and eateries set in revamped traditional townhouses and storehouses line the streets.

  • Alleys flanked by the high black walls of storehouses create picturesque scenes wherever you look.

    Alleys flanked by the high black walls of storehouses create picturesque scenes wherever you look.

  • The warm mystique of this little town all lit up at night.

    The warm mystique of this little town all lit up at night.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Yes. "Gifu-City Free Wi-Fi" is available at the Ukai Viewing Boat Waiting Area.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Yes. They are located inside the Ukai Viewing Boat Waiting Area.

Q

Are there restrooms available?

A

Yes. There is one inside the Ukai Viewing Boat Waiting Area.

Q

Are there smoking areas?

A

No.

Q

Is parking available?

A

Yes. Please use the nearby Gifu Park parking area.

Reviews

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  • Emma Lee

    川原町老街保留了許多傳統建築,漫步在老街上,可以感受到濃厚的歷史氣息,

Details

Name in Japanese
川原町のまちなみ
Address
Minatomachi / Tamamachi / Motohamamachi, Gifu City, Gifu
Telephone
058-266-5588 (Gifu Convention and Visitors Bureau)
Closed
Open every day
Hours
Free to walk
Admission
Free
Access
From JR Gifu Station and Meitetsu Gifu Station, take a bus to "Nagarabashi," then it's about a 1-minute walk.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)