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Gifu City Museum of History

岐阜市歴史博物館

A museum concentrating on regional history and traditional handicrafts, featuring a replica market established by Oda Nobunaga and interactive exhibits.

Gifu City Museum of History
Gifu City Museum of History © Douggers at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–17:00
Holidays09:00–17:00

Closed on Mondays

Admission
Standard
Adult¥310
Child¥150
Links
Official websiteEnglish · Japanese
Access
Omiyacho, Gifu-Shi, Gifu 〒 500-8003

The museum concentrates mainly on the historical background and traditional handicrafts of the local region. It boasts a replica of a market from the Warring States Period, which was established by Oda Nobunaga, a prominent feudal lord of the 16th century, and a range of interactive displays. Visitors can see archaeological artifacts, illustrations, old documents, and more. Among the traditional crafts on display are Gifu lanterns, Japanese umbrellas from Gifu, and fans from Gifu.

Featuring:

  • Prehistoric Age, Ancient and Medieval Times

  • Warring States period

  • Modern Gifu

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