41-634: The Meitetsu Kakamigahara Line ( 名鉄各務原線 , Meitetsu Kakamigahara-sen ) is a 17.7 km (11.0 mi) railway line in Gifu Prefecture , Japan, operated by the private railway operator Meitetsu (Nagoya Railroad), connecting Meitetsu-Gifu station in the city of Gifu with Shin-Unuma station in Kakamigahara . ● L: Local ( 普通 , futsū ) ● E: Express ( 急行 , kyūkō ) ● R: Rapid Express ( 快速急行 , kaisoku kyūkō ) ● MU: μSKY Limited Express ( ミュースカイ , myū sukai ) The line
82-616: A connection to the Gifu Tram network (which was also 1,067 mm gauge) operated between 1970 and 2005 (when the tram system closed). It changed voltage (with a short dead section) to 600 V DC at the Keirinjo-mae end of the line. Gifu Prefecture Gifu Prefecture ( 岐阜県 , Gifu-ken ) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu . Gifu Prefecture has a population of 1,991,390 (as of 1 June 2019 ) and has
123-601: A cylindrical stainless steel tank that is 41.4 m (136 ft) tall and 39.3 m (129 ft) in diameter holding 50,000 tons of ultra-pure water. Some of the 11,146 photomultiplier tubes are on display at the Miraikan in Tokyo. The same facility also hosts the CLIO prototype and KAGRA gravitational wave detector. The prefecture's population was 2,101,969, as of 1 September 2007, with approximately 1.8 million people in
164-719: A few were then divided to give a total of 45 by 1885. Adding Hokkaidō and Okinawa produced the current total of 47 prefectures. Provinces are classified into Kinai (in or near the capital, then Kyoto) and seven or eight dō (routes, or circuits ), collectively known as the Gokishichidō . However, dō in this context should not be confused with modern traffic lines such as the Tōkaidō from Tokyo to Kyoto or Kobe . Also, Hokkaidō in this context should not be confused with Hokkaidō Prefecture , although these two overlap geographically. No order has ever been issued explicitly abolishing
205-486: A geographic area of 10,621 square kilometres (4,101 sq mi ). Gifu Prefecture borders Toyama Prefecture to the north; Ishikawa Prefecture to the northwest, Fukui Prefecture and Shiga Prefecture to the west, Mie Prefecture to the southwest, Aichi Prefecture to the south, and Nagano Prefecture to the east. Gifu is the capital and largest city of Gifu Prefecture, with other major cities including Ōgaki , Kakamigahara , and Tajimi . Gifu Prefecture
246-495: A three-digit number, ranging from 001 to 999. Part of Gifu has the 500 prefix, reflecting its location in the center of Japan. The center of Japanese population is currently located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. The center of population is a hypothetical point at which a country is perfectly balanced assuming each person has a uniform weight. The spot was calculated using the 2005 census. As of 31 March 2019, 18 percent of
287-433: Is also working to strengthen its IT fields, too. Gifu has many popular tourist attractions, bringing visitors to all parts of the prefecture. The most popular places are Gifu, Gero , Shirakawa and Takayama . Gero is known for its relaxing hot springs , which attract visitors throughout the year. Shirakawa's historic villages are a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Takayama is famous for retaining its original appearance and
328-590: Is based on the Gokishichidō ( 五畿七道 ) , which includes short-lived provinces. Provinces located within Hokkaidō are listed last. Equivalent to Shikoku and its surroundings, as well as a nearby area of Honshu Equivalent to Kyushu and its surroundings Equivalent to Hokkaido and its surroundings. Originally known as the Ezo Region , before being renamed and organized as 11 provinces (1869–1882). Detailed maps of
369-466: Is famous for cormorant fishing , which has a history of over 1,300 years. Agriculture is also a major industry because of Gifu's vast, arable plains. The forests in the north provide materials for woodworking and for the viewing boats used in cormorant fishing. The Mino region has long been known for its high-quality paper called Mino washi , which is stronger and thinner than most other papers in Japan, and
410-586: Is located in the center of Japan, one of only eight landlocked prefectures, and features the country's center of population . Gifu Prefecture has served as the historic crossroads of Japan with routes connecting the east to the west, including the Nakasendō , one of the Five Routes of the Edo period . Gifu Prefecture was a long-term residence of Oda Nobunaga and Saitō Dōsan , two influential figures of Japanese history in
451-525: Is more famous for its harsh winters, bringing extremely heavy snowfall, especially in the northwestern areas. Gifu boasts a high amount of skiing locations. Shōkawa-chō , part of the city of Takayama , is up in the mountains, and its location has led it to be called the coldest inhabited place on Honshū. All of the cities, towns, villages and districts of Gifu Prefecture are listed below. Twenty-one cities are located in Gifu Prefecture: These are
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#1732851471281492-563: Is often referred to as Little Kyoto . In addition to international tourists, Gifu also plays host to many international events. The World Event and Convention Complex Gifu is available for many types of events. Other areas of Gifu, too, bring international events. The World Rowing Championships were held in the city of Kaizu in 2005. The FIS Snowboard World Cup was held in the city of Gujo in 2008. The APEC Japan 2010 SME Ministerial Meetings were held in Gifu City . The Kamioka area of
533-600: Is true for some city names, for example to distinguish Yamato-Koriyama, Nara from Koriyama, Fukushima . Simplified names of provinces ( -shū ) are also used, such as Shinshū soba and Kishū dog . Some of the province names are used to indicate distinct parts of the current prefectures along with their cultural and geographical characteristics. In many cases these names are also in use with directional characters, e.g. Hoku-Setsu ( 北摂 ) meaning Northern ( 北 ) Settsu ( 摂津 ) area. The districts are still considered prefectural subdivisions, but following mergers or divisions of
574-543: The Fuhanken sanchisei during the Meiji Restoration from 1868 to 1871, except for Hokkaido , which was divided into provinces from 1869 to 1882. No order has ever been issued explicitly abolishing the provinces, but they are considered obsolete as administrative units. The provinces are still used in general conversation, especially in navigation and transportation, and referenced in products and geographical features of
615-626: The Edo period , the fiefs became known as han . Imperial provinces and shogunal domains made up complementary systems. For example, when the shōgun ordered a daimyō to make a census or to make maps, the work was organized in terms of the boundaries of the provincial kuni . At the Meiji Restoration , the han were legitimized as administrative units by the reform known as the Fuhanken Sanchisei , but they were gradually replaced by prefectures between 1868 and 1871 (urban prefectures were called fu and rural prefectures ken ). Provinces as part of
656-840: The Hida Mountains , which are referred to as the "Northern Alps" in Japan. The Ryōhaku Mountains are also in the Hida region. Other major ranges include the Ibuki Mountains and the Yōrō Mountains . Much of the Mino region is made up of the alluvial plain of the Kiso Three Rivers , which are the Kiso River , Nagara River and Ibi River . The sources of Kiso river is in Nagano prefecture, and those of
697-498: The Nara period (710 to 794), but remained unchanged from the Heian period (794 to 1185) until the Edo period (1603 to 1868). The provinces coexisted with the han (domain) system, the personal estates of feudal lords and warriors, and became secondary to the domains in the late Muromachi period (1336 to 1573). The Provinces of Japan were replaced with the current prefecture system in
738-504: The Sengoku period , spawning the popular phrase "control Gifu and you control Japan" in the late Medieval era . Gifu Prefecture is known for its traditional Washi paper industry, including Gifu lanterns and Gifu umbrellas , and as a center for the Japanese swordsmithing and cutlery industries. Gifu Prefecture is home to Gifu Castle , the 1,300-year-old tradition of cormorant fishing on
779-415: The 40th emperor of Japan. The area of Gifu Prefecture consists of the old provinces of Hida and Mino , as well as smaller parts of Echizen and Shinano . The name of the prefecture derives from its capital city, Gifu , which was named by Oda Nobunaga during his campaign to unify all of Japan in 1567. The first character used comes from Qishan ( 岐 山), a legendary mountain from which most of China
820-448: The 600s to 1868. Provinces were established in Japan in the late 7th century under the Ritsuryō law system that formed the first central government . Each province was divided into districts ( 郡 , gun ) and grouped into one of the geographic regions or circuits known as the Gokishichidō (Five Home Provinces and Seven Circuits). Provincial borders often changed until the end of
861-452: The Mino region is surrounded by low mountains, the temperature fluctuates through the year, from hot summers to cold winters. The eastern city of Tajimi , for example, often records the hottest temperature in Japan each year and is considered to be the hottest city within Honshu boasting an average daytime high of 34.1 °C (93.4 °F) during the peak of summer. On August 16, 2007, Tajimi set
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#1732851471281902-628: The Nagara River , and the site of the Battle of Sekigahara . The land area that makes up modern-day Gifu became part of the Yamato Court around the middle of the fourth century. Because it is in the middle of the island of Honshu , it has been the site of many decisive battles throughout Japan's history, the oldest major one being the Jinshin War in 672, which led to the establishment of Emperor Tenmu as
943-489: The cities and the rest in towns and villages. The percentage of male and female residents is 48.4% and 51.6%, respectively. 14.4% of the population is no more than 14 years old, with 22.1% of the population being at least 65 years old. According to Japan's census , the country's center of population is located in Gifu Prefecture. In 2000, it was located in the former town of Mugi, which has since merged with Seki . In
984-633: The city of Hida is home to the Kamioka Observatory underground laboratory. Located 1,000 m (3,281 ft) underground in Kamioka Mining and Smelting Co.'s Mozumi Mine, the Super-Kamiokande experiment searches for neutrinos from the high atmosphere, the sun and supernovae, while the KamLAND experiment searches for antineutrinos from regional nuclear reactors. The Super-Kamiokande consists of
1025-592: The city of Gifu) and aerospace engineering ( Kakamigahara ). On October 28, 1891, the present-day city of Motosu was the epicenter for the Mino–Owari earthquake , the second largest earthquake to ever hit Japan. The earthquake, estimated at 8.0 ( surface-wave magnitude ), left a fault scarp that can still be seen today. One of the few landlocked prefectures in Japan, Gifu shares borders with seven other prefectures: Toyama , Ishikawa , Fukui , Shiga , Mie , Aichi , and Nagano . Japan's postal codes all start with
1066-462: The most recent census in 2005, the center of population has moved slightly more to the east but is still located within Gifu. Gifu's symbol comes from the first character gi (岐) of its Japanese name, written in a stylized script, surrounded by a circle, which represents the peace and harmony of the prefectural citizen. It was chosen by contest in 1932. The prefectural logo ( see right ) expands from
1107-451: The others are in Gifu prefecture. They eventually run through Aichi and Mie prefectures before emptying into Ise Bay . Other major rivers in the prefecture include the Miya , Takahara , Shō , Toki (Shōnai) , Yahagi , and Itoshiro rivers. Gifu's climate varies from humid subtropical climate in the south, eventually making the transition to humid continental climate in the north. Because
1148-494: The prefecture's modern industries. It boasts large aerospace facilities of both Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries , as well as many metalworking and manufacturing companies. Information technology (IT) is gaining a foothold in the prefecture with both Softopia Japan in Ōgaki and VR Techno Japan (part of Techno Plaza) in Kakamigahara. The capital city of Gifu, located between Ōgaki and Kakamigahara,
1189-491: The prefectures covering their former territories. The provinces were originally established by the Ritsuryō reforms as both administrative units and geographic regions. From the late Muromachi period , however, they were gradually supplanted by the domains of the sengoku daimyō . Under the rule of Toyotomi Hideyoshi during Azuchi–Momoyama period, the provinces were supplemented as primary local administrative units. The local daimyōs ' fiefs were developed. In
1230-523: The provinces they may be shared among several prefectures (such as the original Adachi District of Musashi , which is now divided between Adachi Ward in Tokyo and Kita-Adachi District in Saitama ). Many of these old provincial districts have been dissolved as their chief towns have been merged into larger cities or towns. See individual prefecture pages for mergers and abolitions of districts. The following list
1271-625: The provinces, but they are considered obsolete. Nevertheless, their names are still widely used in names of natural features, company names, and brands. These province names are considered to be mainly of historical interest. They are also used for the names of items, including family names , most of which were popularized in or after the Edo period . Examples include sanuki udon , iyokan , tosa ken , Chikuzenni , and awa odori . Japan Rail and other railway stations also use them in names to distinguish themselves from similarly named stations in other prefectures, such as Musashi-Kosugi Station . The same
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1312-572: The record for the hottest day recorded in Japan's history—40.9 °C (105.6 °F). Summers are hotter, as the landlocked area becomes a heat island, and the temperature rises even further when hot, dry foehn winds blow over the Ibuki Mountains from the Kansai region . The Hida region, with its higher elevation and northerly latitude, is significantly cooler than the Mino region, although there are sometimes extremely hot days there too. The Hida region
1353-450: The red dot into the center to the outer two lines and, finally, the yellow plain. This symbol was chosen in 1991 for the development and expansion of the prefecture. The prefecture also has two plants (the milk vetch (renge) and the Japanese yew ) and two animals (the snow grouse and the ayu ) as symbols. The milk vetch was chosen in 1954, because the prefecture is well known for its abundance of blooming milk vetch each spring. The yew
1394-510: The regions are loosely defined, but they are usually delineated among major cities. The northern Hida region is dominated by tall mountains, including parts of the Japanese Alps . The southern Mino region is mostly parts of the fertile Nōbi Plain , a vast plains area with arable soil. Most of the prefecture's population lives in the southern part of the prefecture, near the designated city of Nagoya . The mountainous Hida region contains
1435-459: The system of addresses were not abolished but, on the contrary, augmented. As of 1871, the number of prefectures was 304, while the number of provinces was 68, not including Hokkaidō or the Ryūkyū Islands . The boundaries between the many prefectures were not only very complicated, but also did not match those of the provinces. Prefectures were gradually merged to reduce the number to 37 by 1881;
1476-488: The total land area of the prefecture was designated as Natural Parks , namely the Hakusan and Chūbu-Sangaku National Parks, Hida-Kisogawa and Ibi-Sekigahara-Yōrō Quasi-National Parks, and fifteen Prefectural Natural Parks. Gifu has five unofficial regions, which allows local municipalities to work together to promote the surrounding area. The five regions are Seinō , Gifu , Chūnō , Tōnō and Hida . The borders of
1517-457: The towns and villages in each district : Traditional industries such as paper-making and agriculture are found in Gifu, but its economy is dominated by the manufacturing sector including aerospace and automotive, with industrial complexes extending from the Nagoya area. A wealth of small component manufacturing is also found, such as precision machines, dye and mold making, and plastic forming. Gifu
1558-661: Was chosen in 1966, because it is the tree used to make ornamental scepters for the emperor, many of which came from the Hida district. The snow grouse was chosen in 1961, as the birds live up in the Japanese alps and is a nationally protected species. Ayu were chosen in 1989, because the fish is found in many prefectural rivers and is prized for its sweet taste. 35°29′N 136°54′E / 35.483°N 136.900°E / 35.483; 136.900 Old provinces of Japan Provinces of Japan ( 令制国 , Ryōseikoku ) were first-level administrative divisions of Japan from
1599-564: Was opened between 1926 and 1927 by the Mino Electric Railway, electrified at 600 V DC. The company merged with Meitetsu in 1935. The Gifu to Ogase section was double-tracked between 1938 and 1942, with the Ogase to Shin-Unuma section being double-tracked in 1964, the same year the voltage was increased to 1,500 V DC, enabling the maximum speed on the line to be raised from 65 km/h to 85 km/h. A 1 km line branched off at Tagami Station, providing
1640-431: Was unified, whereas the second character comes from Qufu (曲 阜 ), the birthplace of Confucius . Nobunaga chose those characters because he wanted to unify all of Japan and he wanted to be viewed as a great mind. Historically, the prefecture served as the center of swordmaking for the whole of Japan, with Seki being known for making the best swords in Japan. More recently, its strengths have been in fashion (primarily in
1681-552: Was used by the Japanese military during World War II. Other paper-based products include Gifu Lanterns and Gifu Umbrellas , made in the prefectural capital of Gifu . Other traditional goods include mino-yaki pottery in Tajimi , Toki , and Mizunami , cutlery in Seki , and lacquerware in Takayama . Sake is often brewed with clear water from the rivers. Kakamigahara has a large role in