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Gifu

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Gifu?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Official travel advice notes information regarding flooding and heavy rain.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Flooding and heavy rain risks

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Gifu month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gifu are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and July the wettest (about 323 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January9.0-0.5538.0
February9.90.1748.1
March14.53.71338.5
April19.28.71748.8
May23.413.42159.0
June26.818.32748.8
July30.523.03239.2
August32.124.126510.1
September28.420.72498.2
October22.413.61977.6
November17.07.1907.9
December11.11.9677.4

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What is being reported around Gifu

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People and places shaping Gifu

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Research updated Monday, October 26, 2026
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Past and future events in Gifu

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Past · documented context

Previously

No past event has been extracted for Gifu yet.

Current public leadership

  • Masanao Shibahashi

    Wikidata currently records this person as Gifu's head of government. Japanese politician (1979-).

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Gifu has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Gifu yet.

Local business and employers

  • Gifu University

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Gifu. Higher education institution in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

  • Flight-Plan

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Gifu. Japanese video game developer.

  • Felistella

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Gifu. Japanese video game developer.

  • Gifu Shotoku Gakuen Junior College

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Gifu.

  • Apollosoft

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Gifu.

Newspapers and local media

  • Gifu Shimbun

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Gifu. Local newspaper in Gifu, Japan.

Buildings and landmarks

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Interactive geography

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Background library

Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Gifu, in brief

Gifu is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Gifu took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Gifu

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Gifu

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Gifu

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Gifu

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Gifu

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08 · Questions

Questions about Gifu

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Gifu

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Gifu located and what are its coordinates?

Gifu is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.4229, 136.7604, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Gifu?

Gifu has a recorded population of approximately 402,557 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Gifu?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Gifu include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gifu?

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