[Gifu] The combination of cherry blossoms and Gifu Castle is amazing! Cherry blossom viewing with a sense of history at Gokoku Shrine!

Overview Gifu Gokoku Shrine, located in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, is a shrine located at the foot of Mt. Kinka. The shrine grounds are filled with about 500 cherry trees, mainly Somei Yoshino, and are known as a spectacular spot where you can enjoy the collaboration of Gifu Castle and cherry blossoms. Recommended points * Spectacular collaboration of Gifu Castle and cherry blossoms * The contrast between Gifu Castle towering over Mt. Kinka and the cherry blossoms blooming in the grounds is truly spectacular! * You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing while feeling the history. * Early-blooming Ukai Sakura * The Ukai Sakura tree in the grounds is over 100 years old and is an early-blooming Edo Higan cherry tree. * You can enjoy cherry blossoms a little earlier than Somei Yoshino. * Nearby tourist spots * There are plenty of tourist spots in the surrounding area, such as Gifu Park and Nagara River. * You can enjoy sightseeing in Gifu along with cherry blossom viewing. Here's what you should pay attention to! * The origin of Ukai Sakura * It is said that Ukai Sakura got its name from the fact that in the past, the number of flowers on the tree predicted the amount of fish caught by cormorant fishing. * You can enjoy the cherry blossoms while feeling the history. * Illuminated cherry blossoms at night * At night, the temple grounds are lit up. * You can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere that is different from the daytime. * Eating around the area * There are many restaurants around Gifu Park where you can enjoy sweetfish dishes and gohei mochi, Gifu's specialties. * Enjoy Gifu cuisine along with cherry blossom viewing. Best time to see the cherry blossoms * Late March to early April Information * Address: 393 Kagamiiwa, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture * Access: * From JR Gifu Station or Meitetsu Gifu Station, take Gifu Bus "N80 Yamagata Bus Terminal" or other buses "N32" to "N86" heading for Gifu Park or Takatomi or "City Loop Counterclockwise" for 16 minutes, get off at "Nagarabashi" and walk for 5 minutes * About 20 minutes from Gifu Kakamigahara IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway * Opening hours: Open 24 hours * Fee: Free Sightseeing information in the area * Gifu Park * A park that contains Gifu Castle and the Gifu City Museum of History. * It is also known as a famous cherry blossom spot. * Nagaragawa Onsen * A hot spring resort along the Nagaragawa River. * It is also recommended to relax in the hot springs after viewing the cherry blossoms. * Kinkasan Ropeway * A ropeway that takes you to the top of Kinkasan in about 3 minutes. * From the top, you can get a panoramic view of Gifu city. Summary Gifu Gokoku Shrine is a spot where you can feel history and nature, where you can enjoy the collaboration of Gifu Castle and cherry blossoms. Please visit once and enjoy the beautiful scenery that is unique to Gifu. #Seasonal places in Japan #Sakura2025